You start your tour in the picturesque town of Donauwörth, which is where the former most important trade route between Nuremberg and Augsburg crossed the Danube. The impressive town houses are still a reminder to us today of the significance and wealth of this town. The Käthe-Kruse doll museum is a treat not only for children.
Today you reach the foothills of the Franconian Alb mountains, which liven up the route as you cycle along this gently undulating section of the tour. It's worth taking a look at Neuburg's old town, for example the court church or the town theatre. The stage ends in Ingolstadt which has a wonderful medieval flair with the old fortress complex and is known all over the world as the town where Audi manufactures its cars and where the Bavarian purity law for beer was issued over 500 years ago. Visit the Mobile Museum (Admission incl.). or wander through the historic city centre.
Today you cycle to Neustadt and then on to Bad Gögging passing many fields of hops on the way. The remains of old castles are a reminder of the Roman settlements here. As you continue you will see a very special natural spectacle: the Danube Gap between Weltenburg and Kelheim. The Danube carves its way here through the rocks of the Franconian Jura mountains. Departing from the famous Benedictine Monastery, a boat takes you to Kelheim.
Before you start, you should go up to the Hall of Liberation, which gives you wonderful panoramic views of the area. The route then takes you on to Regensburg, the northernmost point of the Danube. This town is considered Germany's best preserved city and has been declared a UNESCO Heritage Site. Bring your day to a pleasant end with a walk through the winding alleyways of the town's Spitalviertel, or hospital quarter.
We can recommend taking your first break in Walhalla, close to Donaustauf. The famous Walhalla, the “Temple of German honour” can be seen from afar as it rises over the Danube valley. The route then takes you on along the Danube to Castle Wörth. From here you can look over the Gäuboden, or Bavaria's "granary" and one of the largest loess regions in South Germany. Today's section ends in the old city of Straubing known for its baroque town houses and picturesque city centre, with references back to it´s Celtic and Roman roots. The town's striking tower is this small town's land mark.
Today you first cycle through Bogen, which became known when a statue of the pregnant Madonna was found here in 1104. The Church of the Assumption on Boenberg is the oldest pilgrimage church of the Madonna in Bavaria. The tour takes you on through Pfelling and Mariaposching to the Benedictine Abbey in Metten. Deggendorf is your destination today. Gothic and baroque styles characterise the unusual pear-shaped site of the old town.
Today you once again follow the „Tour de Baroque“. Travelling via Niederalteich you will reach the small place Winzer and then Vilshofen. You cycle on the left side of the Danube until you reach the hydroelectric power station Kachlet. After crossing the Danube you will then arrive in the three-river-city Passau and your tour comes to a pleasant end with a walk through the historic city centre or a visit to the Veste Oberaus, a fortress, which now accommodates a museum.
Your cycle tour along the Bavarian Danube ends after breakfast. Individual departure or extend your stay in Passau if you like.
Total Distance: 310 (approx.)
Daily Stages: between 40 and 65km
Level: Easy
Notes:Mostly level ground and almost always along cycle paths. There are some longer sections on firm off-road tracks, with some sections going through forest. The towns are frequently located on flood-safe raised sites.
Parking information: Parking deck im Ried, Opening hours: 24 / 7, Cost: approx. 5 € / day.
Return travel information: Optional travel by chartered minibus (only on Saturdays from May until September), duration approx. 2.5 hours. Please include this option in your original booking. Alternatively you make your own way back by train. Hourly connections, 1 - 2 changes, duration approx. 4 hours.
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| Standard | Adult Double | €459 | €459 | €459 | €459 | €608 | €608 | €608 | €638 | €638 | €638 | €638 | €658 | €658 |
| Adult Triple | €459 | €459 | €459 | €459 | €608 | €608 | €608 | €638 | €638 | €638 | €638 | €658 | €658 | |
| Adult Single | €618 | €618 | €618 | €618 | €767 | €767 | €767 | €797 | €797 | €797 | €797 | €817 | €817 | |
| Bike rental | €75 |
| Hybrid bike rental | €75 |
| e-Bike rental | €175 |
| Half board | €159 |
| Extra Nights Available / shared | y |
| Extra Nights Available / single | y |
