Morning: Explore the UNESCO‑listed Regensburg Old Town, strolling across the historic Stone Bridge and admiring the Regensburg Cathedral. The medieval atmosphere sets the perfect tone for the ride ahead.
Afternoon: Cycle along the Danube to the monumental Walhalla temple for panoramic views, then pedal to the scenic Weltenburg Abbey for a riverside lunch and a brief abbey tour.
Evening: Arrive in the charming town of Kelheim, check into the cozy Hotel Schloss Kelheim, and enjoy dinner beside the confluence of the Altmühl and Danube.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart Kelheim and ride through the rolling Bavarian countryside, stopping at the Altmühlsee for a quick coffee by the lake.
Afternoon: Reach Ingolstadt, where you can wander the beautifully preserved Old Town and visit the New Castle (Neues Schloss) with its art collections.
Evening: Settle into the comfortable Hotel am Donaupark, relax with a riverside stroll, and sample local Bavarian cuisine.
Find HotelsMorning: Follow the Danube’s gentle curves past the historic Ingolstadt Danube Museum, then cross the iconic Ingolstadt Bridge.
Afternoon: Arrive in Donauwörth, explore its medieval market square, and enjoy a leisurely ride through the Donaupark island.
Evening: Overnight at the welcoming Hotel zur Post, where you can unwind in the sauna after a day on the bike.
Find HotelsMorning: Pedal along the Danube’s green banks, passing the charming villages of Wertingen and Gundelfingen.
Afternoon: Reach Ulm and marvel at the soaring Ulm Minster, the world’s tallest church tower, before exploring the historic Fisherman’s Quarter (Fischerviertel).
Evening: Stay at the stylish Hotel am Ulmer Münster, enjoy a riverside dinner, and perhaps climb the Minster’s tower for night views.
Find HotelsMorning: Cross into Austria, riding through the scenic Danube valley and stopping at the picturesque town of Vöcklabruck.
Afternoon: Arrive in Linz, visit the cutting‑edge Ars Electronica Center, and take the funicular up to Pöstlingberg for a sweeping city panorama.
Evening: Check into the contemporary Hotel am Dom, enjoy a meal of Austrian specialties, and stroll along the illuminated Danube promenade.
Find HotelsMorning: Cycle through the world‑renowned Wachau Valley, renowned for its vineyards, lemon orchards, and rolling hills.
Afternoon: Stop in the charming town of Dürnstein to explore its medieval castle ruins, then continue to the baroque masterpiece Melk Abbey for a guided tour.
Evening: Relax at the elegant Hotel Schloss Dürnstein, savor local wine, and enjoy the serene Danube sunset.
Find HotelsMorning: Depart Melk and follow the Danube’s gentle flow toward the Austrian capital, pausing at the historic town of Krems for a quick coffee.
Afternoon: Arrive in Vienna, visit the opulent Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens, then head to the iconic St. Stephen’s Cathedral in the city centre.
Evening: Celebrate the journey’s end with a dinner at a traditional Viennese Heuriger, then unwind at the central Hotel am Stephansplatz.
Find HotelsIf you prefer a more relaxed pace, add an extra day in the Wachau Valley to enjoy additional vineyards and the charming town of Spitz. Conversely, you can shorten the trip to five days by combining the Linz‑Melk and Melk‑Vienna legs and staying in larger cities with more frequent transport links for occasional train segments.