Wachau Home-based

Wachau Home-based

UNESCO World Heritage

Individual Biketour on the Danube Cycle Path

You start your cycle tour in Austria from Melk on daily cycle tours to the Wachau, the Nibelungengau and the Pielachtal. The Danube region in Lower Austria in particular has a lot to offer: vineyards, castles, wine-growing villages, palaces, monasteries and much more.

Dates 2025:

Arrival: daily
Duration: 5 days

Dates:
Season 1: Sept 07. – Oct 04.
Season 2: Sept 20.-26.
Season 3: Apr 26. – Sept 19.

1st Day: Melk/Emmersdorf

Individual arrival on the Danube cycle path in Melk. Check-in to the room and hand over the bike tour documents at the hotel. The Benedictine Monastery invites you to visit the magnificently furnished rooms, the magnificent library and the beautiful monastery garden.

2nd Day: Artstetten via Maria Taferl round trip, approx. 40 km

The first stage on the Danube Cycle Path leads to Artstetten, where the Habsburg Castle is tempting to visit. The tour continues via Maria Taferl (pilgrimage church with a magnificent panoramic view of the Alps) back to Melk.

3rd Day: Excursion to Krems, approx. 35 km

In the morning you take the Danube boat from Melk to Krems. An interactive wine journey with 8 stations awaits you in the Sandgrube 13 wine adventure world. Then you cycle along the Danube cycle path through the picturesque wine-growing towns of Dürnstein, Spitz and Weißenkirchen back to Melk.

4th Day: St. Pölten excursion, approx. 35 km

You travel by train to St. Pölten, the state capital of Lower Austria. The bike tour leads through an idyllic meadow landscape away from traffic and noise back to the hotel.

5th Day: Melk/Emmersdorf

Individual departure or extension.

YOUR ACCOMMODATION:

Hotel zum Schwarzen Bären in Emmersdorf
Location: In the center of the picturesque Wachau village of Emmersdorf, directly on the Danube cycle path. Approximately 200m to the Danube, numerous swimming opportunities on the Danube beaches. Numerous hiking trails directly at the hotel.
Facilities: Five buildings in the Danube town of Emmersdorf, located opposite Melk Abbey, were cleverly combined to form a unique hotel, which now includes 50 rooms, five holiday apartments, six seminar rooms and approx. 400 m² of spa area. The historical facades have been completely preserved. The highlight in the guest room is a ribbed vault from the 16th century, the time when the house – then “Whärzhaus zum Schwarzen Peern” – was first mentioned in documents. Restaurant, lounge, winter garden, wine cellar, front garden, parking spaces, garage for a fee.
Wellness: To relax after an eventful day, guests of the “Zum Schwarzen Bären” hotel can use the hotel’s wellness area every day from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The approximately 400 m² spa oasis offers a sauna (90° C), steam chamber (40° C), infrared cabin, as well as a for a fee: massage on request. Sports and entertainment: gymnastics room. Directly on the Danube cycle path. Rental bikes for a fee.
Rooms: All rooms are comfortable, tastefully furnished and have a bath or shower and toilet.
Meals: Whether you are a hotel guest or a day guest, enjoy regional Wachau specialties, traditionally prepared Waldviertel fish dishes or light, creative delicacies in this unique ambience. The cuisine in the hotel has a high organic content. Buffet breakfast. When booking half board: 4 common menu options
Hotel note: Mainly the hotels mentioned by name are booked. If one is not available, stay in a facility that is at least equivalent.

YOUR BICYCLES:

21-speed ladies or gents
8-speed E-Bikes
Children´s bikes and equipment upon request
Dog-trailer upon request

  • KTM-Trekking-/Touringbikes
  • derailleur with freewheel, Shimano Altus
  • Aluminium-frame
  • Fenders
  • luggage carrier
  • comfort-Gel-saddle
  • puncture-proof 28″ tires, Schwalbe Marathon
  • 1 pannier bag, double sided/room
  • 1 lock

Hints:
– Men’s e-bikes can only be booked from a height of 170 cm
– Children’s e-bikes can only be booked from the age of 9. Suitable for height 130-145 cm
– WOOM 4 children’s bike from 115-130 cm (8-speed, twist shifter)
– Children’s bike 20″: 115-130 cm (3-speed, gear hub)
– Children’s bike 24″: 120-140 cm (18 gears, derailleur gears with freewheel)
– Child seat: for children from 2-7 years up to 22 kg
– Child trailer: for children from 2-7 years up to max. 40 kg

Disclaimer for rental bike
€ 22,00 per touring bike
€ 49,00 per e-bike
If you rent a bike for your trip, you are liable for damage and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we will assume liability for you so that you bear no financial responsibility in the event of loss or damage to the rental bike (with proper use and security). There are exceptions to this disclaimer which are loss of keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.

ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Parking

  • Free parking is available near the hotel.

Train station

  • Station: Emmersdorf

Airport

  • next airport: Wien(VIE)
  • 4 nights in rooms of chosen category with private facilities
  • daily rich breakfast buffet
  • Melk–Krems boat trip including bike
  • Entry and tour of the Sandgrube 13 wine adventure world
  • Entrance to Melk Abbey
  • Train trip Melk–St. Pölten
  • Your personal cycling route in an individualized cycling book, as a digital application for your computer and mobile phone, GPX data for your navigation device
  • High-quality handlebar bag for optimal transport of travel documents per room
  • Service telephone also on weekends
  • E-bike charging option in the hotel
Season 1Season 2Season 3
Double room336,-409,-449,-
Single room446,-519,-559,-
Prices in EUR/person

Local tax payable on spot (approx. € 1 – € 3 per person/night)

Discounts additional bed/children

0-6 years -100%
7-11 years-50%
12-14 years-25%

Additional bookable

Rental bikes
21-speed109,-
E-Bike229,-
Additional nights incl. breakfast
Double room83,-
Single room123,-

Operator: OÖT

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