Danube Cycle Path

The classic among the cycle routes

The Danube Cycle Path is one of the most popular and beautiful cycling routes in Europe. Well maintained cycle paths, towpaths and quiet village roads connect both banks of the Danube. Enjoy an unforgettable bike tour along the Danube Cycle Path and take pleasure in the historic-charged landscape. The Danube Cycle Path is easy to handle even for less ambitious cyclists and offers a wide range of cultural and leisure activities, making it ideal for travellers in every age group, for families and groups.

More information about the Danube Cycle Path

• Route of the Danube cycle path?
  The Danube Cycle Path is a long-distance cycle route that runs for around 2,850 kilometres from the source of the Danube to its mouth in the Black Sea. It runs through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania.
• Character of the Danube Cycle Route?
  The Danube Cycle Path mostly runs on flat, separate paths and is suitable for beginners and amateur cyclists.
• How popular is the Danube Cycle Path?
  As the long-distance cycle route is mostly very well signposted, it is equally suitable for beginners, families and amateur cyclists. The section of the Danube Cycle Path between Passau and Vienna in particular has been regarded for years as a beginner's tour for those travelling by bike for the first time. Less travelled but no less worth seeing is the cycle route along the German Danube, which runs from Donaueschingen via Donauwörth, Ulm and Regensburg.
• Danube Cycle Route logo?
  The logo of the Danube Cycle Route varies depending on the country. Along the German Danube, the cycle path is marked with a square sign showing blue waves in front of a yellow city silhouette against a green background. ‘DEUTSCHE DONAU’ is written above or below it in black letters. In Austria, it shows a green-coloured cyclist on a white background. At the bottom is the word ‘Donauweg’ in white letters on a green background.