Cycling in the Wachau

Experience the Wachau, one of the most popular cycling regions in Austria. It stretches from Melk to Krems along the Danube and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. It is known for its high-quality wine and the famous Wachau apricot. The region is characterized by its steep wine terraces, impressive monasteries, and the picturesque river landscape of the Danube. Cycle leisurely along the Danube, even up to the castle, and discover the beautiful landscapes and sights. You can easily reach the waltz city of Vienna with our bus.

Day 1 | Arrival in the Danube Valley

Departure in the morning and drive to Emmersdorf-Luberegg. Room allocation and dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 | Melk – Nibelungen Valley

You only need to cycle a short distance to Melk to visit the famous Melk Abbey. As a landmark of the Wachau, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage. After a short stroll through the old town of Melk, you will cycle over Loosdorf through the fields, which offer a wide view of the picturesque landscape. A short ascent leads up to the impressive Schallaburg. The effort is rewarded – you can look forward to a wonderful view, a castle tour, and the Renaissance garden. Below the castle complex, in Anzendorf, you will take your individual lunch break. Now you cycle to the banks of the Danube and reach the Nibelungen city of Pöchlarn. The Renaissance castle Artstetten majestically overlooks the river. Along the banks of the Danube, you will reach the hotel.

Cycling distance: approx. 40 km (easy-medium with a short ascent)

Day 3 | Imperial Flair in the Austrian Capital

Magnificent architecture, imperial flair, and coffee specialties… you will spend today in the city of Vienna, which you can easily reach by our bus. You will embark on a city tour, where you will see the magnificent buildings of the Vienna Ring Road, numerous sights, and Schönbrunn Palace. After an exterior visit of the palace, you will have the opportunity for a walk through the palace park, and there will still be time for your own city explorations. Enjoy and experience the many facets of this diverse metropolis. Return to the Wachau to the hotel.

Day 4 | Wachau – Danube – Apricot

You will cycle through the charming Wachau, partly along the famous Danube cycle path, past small villages and steep vineyards to Aggsbach. In Willendorf, the discovery of the famous “Venus” reminds us of prehistory. Just before Spitz, you will visit an apricot farmer with product presentation and tasting. Continuing over Spitz and past the fortified church of St. Michael to Dürnstein with its prominently visible blue abbey tower. In the castle ruins, King Richard the Lionheart was once held captive. Finally, you will reach Krems, whose old town is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Wachau. Here, at the apricot festival, you can expect culinary specialties and sweet apricot temptations. You will cycle along the right bank of the Danube to St. Lorenz and cross the Danube via a ferry. At Weißenkirchen, our travel bus will be waiting for your return to the hotel.

Cycling distance: approx. 60 km (medium, approx. 82 m elevation gain)

Day 5 | Return Journey

After breakfast, you will begin your journey home with many beautiful impressions in your travel luggage.

• Travel by modern coach
• Bicycle transport in a special bike trailer
• 4x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at the 4-star Pichler's Landhotel Wachau in
  Emmersdorf-Luberegg (local category)
• 3x dinner as a 3-course menu with three main dishes to choose from and salad buffet
• 1x Heurigen menu as part of the
  half board
• Welcome glass of Wachau wine
• Qualified cycling tour guide on the 2nd and
  4th day
• City tour in Vienna
• Admission and guided tour of Melk Abbey
• Admission and guided tour of Schallaburg Castle
• Visit to the apricot farmer with
  presentation and tasting
• Ferry St. Lorenz – Weißenkirchen including bike transport
• Local tax
• BOHR travel accompaniment

Appropriate clothing, helmet, and sufficient fitness of the participants are required.

Program days may be changed due to weather conditions.

The Landhotel Wachau is a family-run 4-star hotel (regional category) located in the beautiful Luberegg-Emmersdorf, directly adjacent to the "Schloss Luberegg - Eventresort Wachau". After an active day cycling, the hotel welcomes you in a quiet location, with regional cuisine, comfortable rooms, and a stylish atmosphere. All rooms are equipped with high-quality beds with massage function, modern bathrooms with shower and toilet, TV, safe, and Wi-Fi. The sunny guest garden with panoramic views of the Melk Abbey is also particularly popular.