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Family of four cycling along the Danube bank

Danube Cycle Path for families, Schärding – Linz

The classic tour with the family

7 Days / 6 Nights
Easy
Family of four cycling along the Danube bank

The Danube-Cycle Path: one of the most popular, if not the most popular cycle path in Europe. Our family cycling tour offers you and your entire family a unique opportunity to experience this cycle path in a casual manner. With the little Barque town Schärding as your starting point, you cycle along stunning cycle paths all the way to Linz, the provincial capital of Upper Austria. Short daily stages, lots of time for intervals and child-friendly hotels create a rounded and perfect holiday. Along the river Danube there are funny leisure activities on offer for you every day. We guarantee happy children and lots of fun for the little ones. Come along to the river Danube!

  • Get all information and many more tour tips for our cycle tours along the Danube Cycle Path.

The one-week family bike tour along the Upper Austrian Danube is particularly leisurely. And that without sacrificing pleasure and adventure. It has been put together so that children and adults can enjoy it equally. Together you will explore towns like Schärding or Linz. You'll cycle along at your leisure, taking breather breaks as the mood takes you. You refresh yourself in lakes and outdoor pools. Or how about an extended boat trip?

  • Mini-Wonders of the World in Schärding: The pretty baroque town has so much to offer that will amaze children and adults alike. Go in search of the seven wonders of the world in 
  • A visit to Passau: A trip to the three-river city of Passau pays off in many ways, as it is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Germany. Of course, a visit to the adventure pool "peb" should not be missed!
  • Pure bathing pleasure: to be found in the Freizeitland Linz with no less than five inviting bathing lakes.

Did you know that the entrance to the adventure pool Passau is included in the bike tour? You are also welcome to book rental bikes. One thing is for sure: with the support of the competent Eurobike team, the 130-kilometer route will be a breeze for the whole family!

Soon spend seven active, unique and unforgettably beautiful days and countless moments of happiness on the Danube Cycle Path with your loved ones. Request now!

Here you will find all the info and many more tour tips for the Danube Cycle Path.

Itinerary at a glance

The tour along the Danube Cycle Path offers lots of fun and action, whether it's the search for the Mini-Wonders of the World in Schärding or the ascent to the "Schlögener Blick". Bathing pleasures await in the Passau adventure pool and the bathing lakes in the Freizeitland Linz.

You take a stroll through the pretty little Baroque town of Schärding and can marvel at the famous ‚Silberzeile’ (row of colourful houses). Enjoy the numerous cafés and restaurants on the town square. Miniature versions of the 7 Wonders of the World are displayed all over Schärding and can be admired up close and will take you back into a world of legends and myths. In the evening, welcome meeting and rental bike distribution.

Hotel example: Biedermeier-Hof

 

Fresh as a daisy you continue the well-maintained and perfectly signposted cycle path along the river Inn to Passau. This town, located at the confluence of tree rivers, with its car-free pedestrian zone is regarded as one of Germany’s most beautiful towns. There will be enough time for you to enjoy ice-cream, cakes or a cup of coffee in one of the countless pavement cafés and restaurants. The afternoon you spend in the adventure-pool ‚Peb’ in Passau (entrance fee included). This swimming paradise with diving platform, wave pool, slides and lots more is one of the most spectacular pool facility in Germany!

Hotel example: Hotel Passauer Wolf

 

Today you start at the Southern side of the Danube and cycle along a marvellous route with lovely views all the way to Jochenstein. On a very hot day we recommend a short detour to the outdoor swimming pool in Engelhartszell. Then you continue the Northern side of the Danube through the nature reserve ‚Donauleiten’ all the way to Schlögen. From here you take the ferry (autonomously) and change over to the other side again, where you reach your Day Finish. 

Hotel example: Hotel Donauschlinge

 

 

The nature spectacle ‚Schlögener River Bend’ is straight at the start of today’s stage. Here the Danube hit the invincible granite, which caused a change of direction of 180 degrees. From there you continue along the course of the river Danube all the way to Aschach. A fantastic cycling day amidst stunning nature.

Hotel example: Gasthof Sonne

 

 

Today you can change over to the North side of the Danube again and then continue along the Danube cycle path into the leisure land ‚Freitzeitland Linz’ with its five bathing lakes. After a splash and a cool-off you continue through the ‚vegetable patch’ of Upper Austria - the basin around Eferding, past Ottensheim and Wilhering into the provincial capital Linz, where you spend the rest of the day relaxing in one of the countless restaurants.

Hotel examplel: ARCOTEL Nike

 

 

The morning is all about the provincial capital of Upper Austria. After breakfast, we recommend a casual stroll through the old part of town, a visit to one of the fantastic museums or to join in the special cultural programmes on offer for the entire family. In the afternoon a transfer bus will take you back to the starting point of your trip.

Hotel example: Biedermeier-Hof

 

 

 

 

 

 

Itinerary at a glance

The tour along the Danube Cycle Path offers lots of fun and action, whether it's the search for the Mini-Wonders of the World in Schärding or the ascent to the "Schlögener Blick". Bathing pleasures await in the Passau adventure pool and the bathing lakes in the Freizeitland Linz.

You take a stroll through the pretty little Baroque town of Schärding and can marvel at the famous ‚Silberzeile’ (row of colourful houses). Enjoy the numerous cafés and restaurants on the town square. Miniature versions of the 7 Wonders of the World are displayed all over Schärding and can be admired up close and will take you back into a world of legends and myths. In the evening, welcome meeting and rental bike distribution.

Hotel example: Stadthotel Schärding

 

Fresh as a daisy you continue the well-maintained and perfectly signposted cycle path along the river Inn to Passau. This town, located at the confluence of tree rivers, with its car-free pedestrian zone is regarded as one of Germany’s most beautiful towns. There will be enough time for you to enjoy ice-cream, cakes or a cup of coffee in one of the countless pavement cafés and restaurants. The afternoon you spend in the adventure-pool ‚Peb’ in Passau (entrance fee included). This swimming paradise with diving platform, wave pool, slides and lots more is one of the most spectacular pool facility in Germany!

Hotel example: Hotel Passauer Wolf

 

Today you start at the Southern side of the Danube and cycle along a marvellous route with lovely views all the way to Jochenstein. On a very hot day we recommend a short detour to the outdoor swimming pool in Engelhartszell. Then you continue the Northern side of the Danube through the nature reserve ‚Donauleiten’ all the way to Schlögen. From here you take the ferry (autonomously) and change over to the other side again, where you reach your Day Finish. 

Hotel example: Hotel Donauschlinge

 

 

The nature spectacle ‚Schlögener River Bend’ is straight at the start of today’s stage. Here the Danube hit the invincible granite, which caused a change of direction of 180 degrees. From there you continue along the course of the river Danube all the way to Aschach. A fantastic cycling day amidst stunning nature.

Hotel example: Gasthof Sonne

 

 

Today you can change over to the North side of the Danube again and then continue along the Danube cycle path into the leisure land ‚Freitzeitland Linz’ with its five bathing lakes. After a splash and a cool-off you continue through the ‚vegetable patch’ of Upper Austria - the basin around Eferding, past Ottensheim and Wilhering into the provincial capital Linz, where you spend the rest of the day relaxing in one of the countless restaurants.

Hotel examplel: Courtyard Linz

 

 

The morning is all about the provincial capital of Upper Austria. After breakfast, we recommend a casual stroll through the old part of town, a visit to one of the fantastic museums or to join in the special cultural programmes on offer for the entire family. In the afternoon a transfer bus will take you back to the starting point of your trip.

Hotel example: Stadthotel Schärding

 

 

 

 

 

 

Route information

Easy

The terrain along the rivers Inn and Danube is either flat or descends slightly, you cycle mostly on a well-maintained cycle paths without any motorised vehicles. Only on very short segments on side roads.

Prices & Dates

3***- and 4**** hotels, and in Aschach guesthouse

Child prices valid if they are staying in same room as 2 full price adults. Charges for children under 6 (for example Child bed) to be paid for at the time.

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Men's bike 21-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm

56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm

43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex bike 7-speed
Hub gears with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel

Body size approx. 155 cm - 190 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
Hub gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm
Children's bike
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality children's bike whose number of gears is determined by the size of the bike

Body size approx. 115 cm - 150 cm

20 inch |
24 inch |
26 inch
Follow-Me
Children's bike + Follow-Me

For children who are already able to ride the bike on their own, but would also like to be pulled along the route by their parents, we offer a Follow-Me always in combination with an Eurobike 20 inch children's bike (body size approx. 115 cm - 150 cm) and a rental bike for the parents.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel information 1 x per room (German, English)
  • 1 transfer from Linz – Schärding, bike included
  • 1 Entrance fee for the entire family for the adventure pool Passau
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival/Parking/Departure

  • Schärding or Wernstein train station
  • Munich and Vienna airport
  • Free public car park on the Eurobike premises directly on the Cycle Path.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Ferry ride approx. EUR 3 per ride, bike included
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Weather guarantee/Spring- and autumn special: for arrivals in Season 1 we offer rebooking free of charge in case of bad weather forecast until 5 working days before arrival

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel information 1 x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 transfer from Linz – Schärding, bike included
  • 1 Entrance fee for the entire family for the adventure pool Passau
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival/Parking/Departure

  • Schärding or Wernstein train station
  • Munich and Vienna airport
  • Free public car park on the Eurobike premises directly on the Cycle Path.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Ferry ride approx. EUR 3 per ride, bike included
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Weather guarantee/Spring- and autumn special: for arrivals in Season 1 we offer rebooking free of charge in case of bad weather forecast until 5 working days before arrival

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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