Self Guided: Cycling Along The Danube - Vienna, Austria To Budapest, Hungary

Rich culture of Vienna and Budapest, two of Europe's most beautiful cities
Three countries in one day of cycling!
Quiet cycling route along broad lush flood plains of the Danube
Explore the riverside woodland and shady hills around the famous 'Danube Bend'

This is a classic one week ride through the beautiful peaceful scenery that links these two historic cities. Vienna requires little introduction, with a wealth of history, famous sites, entertainment and culture.

The route passes numerous rural villages and takes in the famous 'Danube Bend', one of the most picturesque sections of this famous river. This section makes more use of the roads, which can be busy, and also moves away from the banks of the river more often, but follows cycle paths and good quality flat tracks for much of the time.

There is one hilly day. After a few miles in Slovakia the route continues to Hungary. Riverside woodland gives way to farmland, avenues of walnut trees, wide flat landscapes and the shady hills towards the famous Danube Bend.

The end point of the trip is the beautiful city of Budapest with time to soak up the wonderful atmosphere, enjoy the stunning architecture and visit Buda Castle and the Royal Palace.

What makes this trip responsible?

As a self-guided trip you will be pedalling under your own steam and at your own pace. You will not be part of a group so the impact of your visit on the landscape and communities you pass will be absolutely minimal. Our local operator works with local suppliers and hoteliers to ensure that we support the communities we visit, maximising the benefit to them and also our enjoyment of the region. We will stay in characterful, locally run hotels and the route notes will often give you hints and tips of local restaurants you can try, giving you a taste of the local cuisine while helping to support these establishments. Moreover, we encourage you to journey by train to minimise your carbon footprint.

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Itinerary

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Countries visited: Austria, Hungary, Slovakia

Day 1

Start Vienna. Make your own way to the hotel; the remainder of the day is free to explore Vienna.

Day 2

Cycle along the Donauinsel, a long thin island; on to the Roman remains at Petronell-Carnuntum, one of Austria's most important archaeological sites.

Day 3

Today visit the historic Hainburg before taking lunch in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. In the afternoon, cycle across the border into Hungary and on to Halaszi with a chance to visit the attractive but unpronounceable town of Mosonmagyarovar.

Day 4

Continue cycling through rural villages and along a riverside track which leads to the historic city of Gyor.

Day 5

Today take an easy rural ride to picturesque town of Tata, situated on two lakes between the Gerecse and Vertes Mountains.

Day 6

Cycle over the first hills of the trip towards the beginnings of the Danube Bend at Esztergom. This historic town has a magnificent palace and a fine cathedral close to our hotel.

Day 7

Ride round the Danube Bend past Visegrad, once the corner of the Roman Empire; to the artists' town of Szentendere; arrive in wonderful Budapest.

Day 8

End Budapest.

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