The german and austrian sections offer hundreds of miles of dedicated, wellmarked, paved bike paths that are ideal for firsttime bicycle tourists and families. Just because you havent got yourself a lycra kit, own the hottest garmin watch or are yet to nail the one hand bike riding, it doesnt mean you cant go cycling along the danube bike trail. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Read pdf danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna ebook free. We used a offline map application locus to find our way.
If you dont plan to start your trip in vienna, pedal power also offer a bike delivery service between vienna and passau as well as luggage transfer services. Verlag esterbauer bikeline radtourenbuch danube bike trail 2. Oct 31, 2014 the book is laid out nicely, splitting the trail into sections, either north or south bank of the danube. Danube bike trail 4 cycling guide budapest to belgrade 2015, 9783850002967, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The highlight for day 2 is a stop at melk, famous for the stunning. We enjoyed our bike trip along the danube river immensely. Self guided cycling tours along the danube enjoy cycling holidays along river danube. The danube bike trail booklet provided by cycline is a little confusing to read. Hotels in passau and along the danube to vienna cycling. Oct 17, 2006 the book is laid out nicely, splitting the trail into sections, either north or south bank of the danube. Biking the danube cycling path a guide to the danube bike trail. Download danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna ebook free. Suitable for cyclists of all ages and abilities, heres all you need to know about the danube bike trail.
This trip involves 12 days cycling between 32 and 62km 20 to 38. While there are many books out there, the two most recognised ones are the danube bike trail 2 guide book by esterbauer and the the danube cycleway. Whether you are new to self guided tours or have done several in the past, the danube bike trail should be. For most of the distance, a bicycle route is present on both sides of the river.
All you need is a reasonable amount of fitness and an adventurous spirit. Hotels along the austrian danube between passau and vienna we thought it might be handy having an overview over hotels, inns and guest houses between passau and vienna. Rhine bike trail strasbourg mainz individual tour 8. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. If you are organizing your own trip, or taking a selfguided trip, the author strongly recommends that you obtain the following bike guide book in english. From donaueschingen to passau, you will cycle though the black forest, in south. Danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna from esterbauer bikeline. The danube bike trail 2, available from esterbauer in austria or on the internet shopping sites some tour operators may supply this book as part of their package. Danube cycle path 2020 along the beautiful blue river danube 3 days 2 nights, approx. Danube bike trail passau to budapest vienna explorers. Adfc classification the danube bike trail was given a 4star classification by the adfc in march 2012. The danube bike trail is the perfect combination of fun riding, visual beauty and cultural heritage with towns like melk and its beautiful monastery, greins 15th century castle and on to the graceful city of vienna, the pearl of austria.
Volume 2, covering from budapest to the black sea will be coming out. The book is laid out nicely, splitting the trail into sections, either north or south bank of the danube. The book offers lodging options listed by cost along with the contact info for each place, and the distance from the bike trail. Download danube bike trail 2, from passau to vienna austria paperback free. Danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna by bikeline 20120726. You get to know the cities of regensburg, passau, linz, vienna and budapest. We followed the stream for a ways before we decided we werent getting anywhere. For much of the danube cycling path there are bike trails on both. The steeply rising slopes along the river form the edge of the bavarian forest, and over millennia the danube has cut a path through rock up to a thousand feet. Dedicated bike paths that were paved and level made for easy biking.
Oct 20, 2016 read pdf danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna ebook free. There are 4 capital cities on the danube river and it is possible to cycle the entire length. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. From the source to budapest cycling cicerone bike guide cicerone guide by mike wells isbn. An instant reference to mountain bike maintenance and mountain bike training mountain bike way of knowledge. Danube cycle invites you to cycle through europes most popular cycling path along the danube river. It is a great choice for a more active and adventurous holiday or those on a budget. The danube bicycle route is very comfortable to ride.
Following list gives you the opportunity to plan your cycling holidays in advance and book the hotels you like. Read danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna for free. The danube cycling path is the best known cycle route in europe, and a great destination for anyone planning a cycling holiday. This bike tour will bring you through the prestigious vineyards on the alsace wine road cycle trail, offering splendid views over the most beautiful villages of the area. The danube cycle path in austria is possibly the most famous cycle route in entire europe.
Virtually the entire distance follows paved bicycle paths or lightly traveled public roads. Danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna by bikeline and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In hungary there will be some diversions from the river and you will also bike on country roads and side roads. If you are doing the trip by yourself, you will definitely want to purchase the book, danube bike trail 2, which will help you plan your route and choose which side of the river to cycle on and where to stop alternatively, let us do it all the heavy lifting for you and help you get the most from your cycling trip along the danube.
Along the majestic river, you pass romantic castles, cozy villages and sprawling vineyards. Big sales danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna premium ebooks best seller in usa. The danube bike trial along the euro velo 6 from vienna to budapest offer easy cycling along mostly flat and wellmarked bike paths. We recommend the danube cycling path from donaueschingen to budapest and frommers guide to the danube valley and vienna. Danube cycle path dcp eurovelo 6 ev6, named the rivers route, is a eurovelo longdistance cycling route running 3,653 km 2,270 mi along the courses of some of europes major rivers much of the loire, some of the saone, a short section of the upper rhine and almost the entire length of europes second longest river, the danube all the way from the atlantic coast of france to. Jul 31, 2018 just because you havent got yourself a lycra kit, own the hottest garmin watch or are yet to nail the one hand bike riding, it doesnt mean you cant go cycling along the danube bike trail. Accompanied by a comfortable cruise ship you cycle along europes second largest river, the danube, from the charming passau, the bavarian three river city, straight into the heart of the once. The adfc general german bicycle club inspects longdistance cycling routes and rates them on a 5star scale, assessing criteria such as route quality, safety and signage, as well as gastronomy, accommodation and access via public transport. Read danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna for free video. A cartoon selfhelp manual on riding technique and general mountain bike craziness. Returning to the path we came back out on the danube and the bike path sign pointed to. Danube bike tours biking the danube cycle path macs adventure.
Guide books covering the german danube if you plan to do a selfsupported cycle tour, it will be crucial having a good map. We made one of our wrong turns where the path left the river and crossed a stream. This map is taken from the guide book that nearly everyone we saw cycling on the path had on their handlebars. This is really the only resource you need to bike the danube bike trail. Danube cycle path tours the danube river is one of the oldest and longest rivers that flows for over 1,800 miles through the heart of europe.
Jul 22, 2019 read danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna for free. We recommend getting the danube bike trail 2 guide book. The following pages provide a few practical notes about how to use the book, and. This book was very useful for our biketrail along the danube. Danube bike trail vienna to budapest vienna explorers. The danube cycle way has become the most popular holiday cycling route in. The danube river also commonly known as the donau river stretches over 2500 km 1800 miles from germany through austria, slovakia, hungary, croatia, serbia and hungary all the way to the black sea. Passauvienna danube bike trail passauvienna velociped. We took a cycling trip along the danube river this summer and this book was very helpful.
Especially the parts through germany and austria are very popular, which makes it one of the 10 most popular bike trails in germany. The austrian section is almost exclusively on the danube cycle path. You can also bring your own saddle and adapter with you diameter of seat post from 27, 2 to 31, 4 mm. Travel by bike and boat along the danube river a really special experience, because your floating hotel is accompanying you at all times. Each bike has been built through continuous development and feedback from customers. Apr 17, 2020 they also provide helmets, bike locks, a repair kit and two double waterproof pannier bags plus a copy of the excellent danube bike trail 2 guide book with the bike rental. The euro velo 6 route along the danube is the perfect place for cycling holidays. Danube bike trail 2 austrian danube passau to vienna the danube bicycle route between passau and vienna ranks as europes bestknown and mostloved bike route and for good reason. Danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna by bikeline at.
Jul 26, 2012 buy danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna 8th edition by bikeline isbn. Danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna from esterbauer. Most of its travelers cycle downstream, starting in or near passau and ending their bike tour in vienna. Danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna by bikeline 201207. The danube bike route has benefited from wellbuilt posted bike trails and an extensive network of services oriented to meeting the needs of bicycle tourists. Youll receive the danube bike trail book by esterbauer at your start hotel. It will take us 4 weeks to cycle from the danube s source in germany down to the black sea in romania 2. A beginners guide to cycling the danube river hostelworld. The danube bike trail was given a 4star classification by the adfc in march 2012. This guide is indispensible to anyone biking the danube. You can purchase it in advance through enter bk002 in the search box for the book that covers the area from passau to vienna. From the rivers source in germany down to the black sea it is about 1,800 miles. Apr 25, 2020 the danube cycling path is the best known cycle route in europe, and a great destination for anyone planning a cycling holiday.
The following pages provide a few practical notes about how to use the book, and some tips on getting ready for the tour. Some go even further to bratislava slovakia as it is only another 35 miles. While there are many books out there, the two most recognised possibly are the danube bike trail 1 guide book by esterbauer and the the danube cycleway guide book. This route is the first part of the danube bike trail, that takes place in germany. The danube bike trail also called danube cycle path or the donauradweg is a bicycle trail along the river. It can be ordered over the internet or bought anywhere along the bike path. Danube bike tours biking the danube cycle path macs. We will follow the most spectacular section of the danube which is. A spectacular bike tour in serbia and romania on the danube trail from belgrade to bucharest, following the eurovelo 6. Discover the tour with 326 km of road by bike, from schlogen to melk abbey, through many other places. Enjoy one of our selfguided cycling tours packages quality accommodation luggage transfer from hotel to hotel high quality bikes hotline choose the tour that.
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Each bike is also fitted with a dynamo lighting system for ease, handlebar bag, pannier, mudguards and comfortable saddle made by selle royal. Pedal along the danube bike path which follows the river for much of its length through germany, austria, slovakia, hungary, and romania. Danube bike path passau to vienna bike tour austria. The danube cycle path is the perfect place for cycling holidays. I would have preferred a lighter bike and a single sided kickstand would have been better than the heavy double read more sided one. Adfc classification the danube bike trail was given a. The smaller map sections are at a good detail, although the explanatory text may be a page or two distant from the relevant map. This trip from belgrade to bucharest will introduce you to some absolutely amazing scenery. As a cyclist, you are most probably interested in the danube s course through germany, austria, slovakia and hungary. The danube bicycle route between passau and vienna ranks as europes bestknown and mostloved bike route and for good. Danube bike trail, from passau to vienna n2 cartovelo. The austrian danube the longdistance cycle path in europe advert. Best book danube bike trail 2 passau to vienna read.