The Danube Cycle Path

The Danube Cycle Path in Germany has over 600 km, which can be easily arranged in individual Daily stages Daily stages can be driven on. Whether athletic or cozy with the whole family - the Danube is the ideal cycling area For everyone. And if you want to take a day off, the spa towns along the [river/river] are ideal. Danube just like big and small City GemsA definite plus is that route-accompanying credentials for railway line The route is designed so that, if necessary or on rainy days (which we hope won't happen), a leg can also be completed by train.

Did you knowthat the Danube with 2.845 km Starting from the Danube's source in Donaueschingen, it's the longest river in Europe besides the Volga and touches ten countries? If not yet, then hop on your bike and start cycling – it doesn't have to be all the way to the Black Sea.

Map

Information & tour details

Overview Danube Cycle Path

Stages

The sections of the Danube Cycle Path at a glance

Detours & Notices

Current information on the Danube Cycle Path

Day trips along the Danube Cycle Path

Cycling along the Danube

Defect reporter

Improving the Danube Cycle Path together

FAQ - The Danube Cycle Path

FAQ

What do you need for a bike tour along the Danube?

The ultimate packing list for your Danube cycling trip is coming soon.

Do accommodations need to be booked in advance?

Here you will find an overview of all Bed+Bike accommodations (Link to overnight accommodation) on Danube Bike Path, who specialize in cyclists. During the SeasonTo Holiday hours Or if you are traveling with several people, we recommend booking your accommodation well in advance of your trip. bike tripBed capacity is limited, especially in the small towns along the Danube.

If you decide to travel spontaneously or without prior planning Daily stages If you wish to make a firm reservation, you can also inquire with hosts at short notice on the day of arrival, depending on availability. However, you may then find accommodation some distance from the cycle path.

Where can I find detailed maps?

On our website in the section tour You will find the complete route as a GPX file and an overview map in the section. Stages The individual GPX files for the respective route sections are available.

If you like to plan your tour with a book, we can recommend our partner, the publisher Esterbauer. Their "Bikeline" series is, so to speak, the bible for long-distance cyclists.

Danube Cycle Route 1: German Danube. From Donaueschingen to Passau

Maps at a scale of 1:50.000 with town and city plans ISBN: 978-3-7111-0228-7

https://www.esterbauer.com/bikeline/donau-radweg-1/

Which railway line runs along the Danube Cycle Path?

regional trains In Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, almost everything is running smoothly. parallel to the route Danube Bike PathBicycles do not need to be registered. Please note that space is limited, so you may need to take a later train. Therefore, it's best to avoid planning your arrival and departure for weekends. Bicycles are free of charge in Baden-Württemberg. In Bavaria, a bicycle ticket is required.

Donaueschingen-Ulm (Bicycles free of charge)
further information In www.bahn.

Ulm-Regensburg (Bicycle ticket required)
further information www.agilis.de

Regensburg-Passau (Bicycle ticket required)
further information In www.bahn.

Is there a luggage transport service?

As part of a package tour Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel can be booked as an add-on. Here you will find some experienced cycling organizer on the Danube Cycle Path

Is the Danube Cycle Path also suitable for families with children?

The Danube Cycle Path is virtually no gradientThere are some short, gentle inclines on the Donaueschingen-Ulm route and before Neuburg, but these can easily be tackled by pushing your bike due to their short length. The suggested daily stages can be shortened or lengthened as desired, depending on your fitness level.

Where can I find information about the Danube Cycle Path Passau – Vienna?

At our friends' place in Upper Austria You will receive all the information.

Where can I find information about the ultimate Danube cycle path route from Donaueschingen to the Black Sea?

Let yourself be inspired. Maximilian Semsch, world traveler, cyclist and filmmaker, has covered the entire route from Donaueschingen to the Danube Delta cycled. The video of the Danube Cycle Path You can order here: https://what-a-trip.de/de/filme.html