Wachau 3 rivers - Centre-Based Tour
Romance and culinary art
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Where the magnificent baroque Melk Abbey rises on the southern danube bank, the Wachau begins. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an internationally renowned wine-growing region and one of the most beautiful river valleys in the world, characterised by rich history and extraordinary cultural treasures. Arrive, ascend and find your own pace.
History, culture and nature are all close together in this enchanting region. You cycle on well-maintained cycle paths through a breathtakingly beautiful and varied landscape along the blue Danube, through vineyards and forests and discover historical buildings and monuments that tell of an eventful past.
Conquer the gentle, romantic Danube valley with all its monasteries, castles and palaces in the saddle of a bicycle. Enjoy culinary delicacies such as the Wachau apricot dumplings and taste the famous wines in one of the cosy wine taverns, also called Heurige.
Route
Tour profile / level 1-2
Day 1: Krems/Mautern
Day 2 - 5: Routings/program suggestions
Below you can find our suggestions for the nicest bike tours in the surroundings. It is up to you, which ones you choose and combine...or if you do something completely different. The Wachau is one of Austria´s nicest and most famous regions - and you can plan this home-based tour however it suites you best.
Tour 1: Danube cycle path Krems/Mautern – Tulln, approx. 43 km + train ride
Ride the centerpiece of the classical Danube cycle path. Especially the beautiful flower-town of Tulln should not be missed. You can also visit the famous garden fair called “Die Garten Tulln” from April until October. Catch the included train Tulln - Krems. Only possible on day 2 between 01.04 - 29.05.
Tour 2: Krems/Mautern – Aggsbach/Aggstein – Melk, approx. 37 km + train ride
IMPORTANT: due to a rockfall in Aggsbach in the Wachau valley, this cycle section to Melk or Pöchlarn is currently not passable for an indefinite period! Use the left bank of the Danube (no crossing with the bike ferry in Spitz!) The roadworks will probably last until summer 2025.
After a rich breakfast you start your bike tour. Commencing in Krems you cycle along the Danube cycle path through picturesque villages. In Aggsbach you should not miss to visit the charterhouse. It was founded by Heidenreich Von Maissau in 1380. If you are still fit enough for a steep ascend, you can make your way to the ruins of Aggstein. As you cycle onwards, small wine taverns can be found along the waysides. The imposing monastery of Melk greets you from afar and is, at the same time, today’s final destination. You get back to Krems by train. Only possible on day 2 between 30.05 - 31.10.
Tour 3: Traisental cycle path St. Pölten – Krems/Mautern, approx. 40 km + train ride
In the morning you take the train to St. Pölten, the capital of Lower Austria. Stroll through the baroque city centre and enjoy a coffee in the country’s second oldest pedestrian zone. Visit the town hall square and the cathedral square, both testimonies to a long Roman past. Modern highlights of the city are the Festspielhaus, the Landtagsschiff and the Lower Austrian Provincial Museum. Along the Traisental cycle path you cycle back to the Danube via Herzogenburg, with its impressive Augustinian Canons’ Monastery and Traismauer. The last few kilometres you cycle along the Danube cycle path back to your hotel in Krems/Mautern. Only possible on day 3
Tour 4: Melk – Spitz – Weißenkirchen – Dürnstein – Krems/Mautern, approx. 37 km + cruise
This day starts with a cruise trip to Melk. Take your time to visit the beautiful monastery. We recommend visiting the Venus from Willendorf, going for a walk in the lovely town of Spitz with its “1000-bucket-hill” and exploring the castle and the ruins of Dürnstein. In Dürnstein you will also enjoy a typical Wachau snack (included). Only possible on day 4
Tour 5: Kamptal Cycle Path Rosenburg – Krems/Mautern, approx. 42 km + train ride
A train gets you to Rosenburg in the morning. The correspondent renaissance palace offers, and additionally a beautiful scenery, bird of prey demonstrations. You cycle along the Kamptal cycle path towords Gars am Kamp. The former residency of the Babenberg clan – the ruins of Gars-Thunau, awaits you. You pedal back to Krems and pass through the historic wine town of Langenlois which invites you to have some coffee or tea break in the picturesque old town.
Please note, that Rosenburg castle is opening only in May – customers who arrive in April are not able to visit the castle. (of course the bike tour is possible anyway!) Only possible on day 5
Tour 6: Krems/Mautern – Furth – Göttweig – Angern, approx. 25 km
This route first takes you from Krems along the danube and then through the wine-growing region of Kamptal to Langenlois. Langenlois is considered the largest wine town in Austria and invites you to linger with its small coffee houses, cellar alleys and countless wineries. Depending on your mood, you can follow the Kamptal Cycle Path even further before making your way back to Krems. The small community of Schönberg, located at the foot of the Manhartsberg, convinces for example with the scenically impressive nature park Kamptal-Schönberg.
Route 7: Day trip to Vienna
If you want to explore a metropolis you can catch a train from Krems to Vienna (approx. 1 h, not included). Meet the beautiful multicultural, musical city of Vienna between Mozart, Sissi and the St. Stephans Cathedral. Also do not forget to eat the famous Wiener Schnitzel.
Route 8: Day of rest in Krems
Today is dedicated to the wine town Krems. After the wine tasting at the winemakers Krems (ger.= Winzer Krems) you should stroll through this lovely town. In the pedestrian area you will find several shops which can be useful if you still need souvenirs for your loved ones at home. The Krems Cathedral, the Piaristenkirche church as well as the "Steiner Tor" invite you to an expedition. If you do not want to spare physical activity today, you may also want to walk up the vineyard hills.
Day 6: Krems/Mautern
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note that certain train tickets are only valid on selected days. Therefore, the respective routes can only be operated on these days accordingly.
Rosenburg Castle does not open its doors until May - guests arriving in April will not be able to visit the castle (the bike tour is still possible, of course!).
Due to a rockfall in Aggsbach in the Wachau valley, this cycle section to Melk or Pöchlarn is currently not passable for an indefinite period! Use the left bank of the Danube (no crossing with the bike ferry in Spitz!) The roadworks will probably last until summer 2025.
Leistungen
5 nights in rooms with private facilities
Breakfast (or 5x dinner option for a surcharge, only possible in Cat. Premium)
1x train ride Emmersdorf – Krems incl. bike (May 30 – October 31)
1x train ride Tulln – Krems incl. bike (only from April 1st to May 29)
1x cruise Krems – Melk incl. bike
1x train ride Krems – Rosenburg incl. bike
1x train ride Krems – St. Pölten incl. bike
Wine tasting (in German language only)
Typical Wachau snack
Service-Hotline (also accessible on weekends)
Handlebar bag with digital maps and information material per room + Cycling App (we recommend bringing a power bank and phone holder to ensure a smooth ride)
Unser Tipp: Holen Sie sich hier Ihre eSIM für ein günstiges Urlaubs-Datenpaket
Termine & Preise
Extras
Discount for 3rd person (in one room with 2 adults) | |
Children 0 - 6,99 years | -100% |
Children 7 - 11,99 years | -50% |
Children 12 - 14,99 years | -25% |
15 - 99 years | -10% |
Bikes & equipment | |
Trekking bike | 139 |
E-Bike | 229 |
Children’s bike and equipment | on request |
Bike helmet | 44 |
Rental bike disclaimer trekking/E-Bike | 22/49 |
Transfers | |
Krems Hotel to Vienna Airport (Economy Car 1-8 PAX) | on request |
Additional night | |
Cat. Comfort (dbl/sgl) | 79/109 |
Cat. Premium (dbl/sgl) Season 1 | 115/155 |
Cat. Premium (dbl/sgl) Season 2 | 119/159 |
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Unterkunft
Fahrrad
Nützliches
Arrival - Parking - Departure
Arrival by plane
Airport: Vienna (VIE)
With the train - connection you can find here - Ticketprice approx. € 20,- (2h)
Arrival by car
Steigenberger Hotel & Spa: Hotel garage € 15,-/night, public parking available, but limited (free of charge)
Gasthof Nikolaihof: free of charge at the Hotel.
Arrival by train
Train station: Krems an der Donau
Gasthof Nikolaihof: With the bus 1 to the station "Stein Mautern Bahnhof" (25 min) / Taxi approx. € 10,- (7 min)
Steigenberger Hotel & Spa: With the bus 1424 to the station "Alauntal Am Rosenhügel" (15 min) / Taxi approx. € 7,- (5 min)
Transfers
Krems - Vienna Airport and back
Prices available, see "Dates and Prices".
Additional information
Tourist tax (approx. € 1-2,50 per person/night) must be payed on spot.
Safety equipment
Please note, that in Austria children under the age of 12 are obligated to wear a bike helmet. Please protect your little ones and bring their own helmet!
Rental bike disclaimer
When a traveller hires a rental bike, he/she is generally liable for damage and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we assume liability so that no financial responsibility has to be borne in the event of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured). Only lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence are excluded from this.
Route information
Please note that certain train tickets are only valid on selected days. Therefore, the respective routes can only be operated on these days accordingly.
Rosenburg Castle does not open its doors until May - guests arriving in April will not be able to visit the castle (the bike tour is still possible, of course!).
Due to a rockfall in Aggsbach in the Wachau valley, this cycle section to Melk or Pöchlarn is currently not passable for an indefinite period! Use the left bank of the Danube (no crossing with the bike ferry in Spitz!) The roadworks will probably last until summer 2025.
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