Grand Angle is one of the only agencies in France to offer you the entire Danube by bike from its source in the Black Forest to Budapest!… the rest of the route, to the Delta, being currently insufficiently developed.
I had to discover this unique journey from Passau (Germany) to Budapest (Hungary) via Vienna (Austria) and Bratislava (Slovakia): 15 days for 4 countries (Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary), crossed for our travel story!
Passau: arrival in the ‘city of three rivers’: you are already immersed in the ‘Danube’ atmosphere. The river has been the economic and tourist heart of the city since Roman times!
A relaxing moment on our arrival in Passau before starting the journey.
A quick look at the route guide at the start; the rest is quite simple: follow the river. Also check it from time to time for some cultural insight!
The only playful ‘challenge’: crossing from one bank to the other using the ‘ferries’ that line the Danube! Take the opportunity to rest your legs!
In Schlögen, where the Danube forms a loop, you’ve well deserved a stop at a ‘beer garden’ for a beer and the must-have ‘Wienerschnitzel’, the typical dish that is the pride of the region!
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The bravest, or those on e-bikes, will climb a few dozen metres to enjoy the stunning view of the ‘Danube’s bend’.
On the way to Linz, always well sheltered from traffic on a FLAWLESS cycle path.
A visit to Linz is a must. The city centre is charming and easy to explore on foot.
Austrian cycle paths are always as excellent and free of vehicles!
On the way to Grein passing through the sadly famous village of Mauthausen, we take a ‘historical’ detour.
In Melk, the impressive abbey has dominated since the 10th century. The old town is a masterpiece! As night falls, the illuminated monuments take on another dimension…
A few pedal strokes later, we arrive at the heart of the Wachau among villages, castles, abbeys and UNESCO-listed vineyards.
All along the cycle path route, we religiously follow the (over)marking of EuroVelo 6. Getting lost would be a challenge!
Arrival in the heart of Vienna is by cycle path, without having to encounter a vehicle!
We leave Austria to enter Slovakia without even noticing. Stunning view of the Danube from Hainburg Castle.
In Bratislava, it’s a pleasure to linger on the terrace of a river barge and wander through the old town’s alleyways! It’s our ‘favourite’ city of this trip!
New day, new country: Hungary. The atmosphere changes and we love this evocative Eastern European flavour.
In the pretty little town of Mosonmagyarovar, it’s nice to take a break in a small café by the water.
In summer, the lovely Danube invites us once more to the terraces of its river barges, here in Györ.
A few lovely paths enhance the journey from one town to the next.
If you are unfamiliar with Roman and medieval Hungarian history, you will surely be very surprised when arriving in Esztergom, the Rome of Hungary is literally colossal!
On the way to Budapest, we use a few ferries to cross from one bank to the other.
You can stop about twenty kilometres from Budapest to take your time or arrive early, or decide to arrive in Budapest by bike. Budapest needs no introduction and lives up to its reputation. There is no shortage of discoveries: city visits, Roman baths, intimate little cafés…
Another route allows you to reach the river from Bohemia: Prague to Passau by bike.
On our website, find this cycling trip from Passau to Budapest!
Article written by
David Praire
CEO
David brings both his energy and experience to GrandAngle.Travel. His unique background — combining a rigorous academic education with an intense sporting career as a cross-country ski instructor and former high-level… Read more
