Cycling Holiday On The Danube

Welcome to Salzburg, the city of Mozart, majestic domes and baroque beauty. Your journey kicks off with a gentle wander through the old town. Explore Mirabell Palace, gaze up at the mighty Hohensalzburg Fortress, and stand in the very house where Mozart was born. It’s the perfect way to ease into the rhythm of the ride ahead.

Leave Salzburg behind as you pedal past the charming Silent Night chapel in Oberndorf. Forest lined paths lead you into Bavaria and the quaint town of Tittmoning before the Unterer Inn trail sweeps you to Burghausen. This border town dazzles with its colourful old town and Europe’s longest castle, a sight that will stay with you long after the ride.

Your route weaves through Braunau’s Gothic charm and alongside lively bird colonies before dropping into Obernberg. Take a moment at the elegant Reichersberg Monastery. Then roll into Schärding where baroque buildings painted like sweets line the Silberzeile square. You will love this town, it is picture perfect and packed with character.

Follow the Inn to Passau where three rivers meet in a dramatic natural show. Stop to soak up the town and marvel at the cathedral's immense organ, the largest in the world. From here you follow the Danube through serene nature reserves and past the only Trappist monastery in Austria, arriving at the famous Schlögener Schlinge, an extraordinary river loop you will ferry across to reach your next stop.

The Schlögener bend sets the tone for a scenic ride along the Danube. You will pass through postcard worthy towns like Aschach and Ottensheim before rolling into lively Linz. Take your time in the city’s old town, perfect for a coffee break and people watching. Then it is on to Enns, Austria’s oldest town, where history echoes from its tower and museum.

The Danube leads you to the charming baroque town of Grein. Explore its historic theatre, pop into the maritime museum and soak up the views from Greinburg Castle. You will cruise through the dramatic Strudengau region into Austria’s wine country, ending your ride at the hilltop pilgrimage town of Maria Taferl or the riverside beauty of Marbach.

This final ride is all about indulgence. You will pass the mighty Melk Abbey and ride through the dreamy Wachau Valley, where vines cling to the hills and towns like Dürnstein and Krems whisper romance. When you reach Krems, hop on a train to Vienna, the grand finale to your journey. From imperial palaces to coffee houses, this city is the perfect place to celebrate your adventure.

Your ride might be over, but the memories are just beginning. Stick around and explore more of Vienna, or start dreaming of your next Love Velo escape. Wherever you go next, we will be ready to ride with you.