Facts & Map

Booking code
DE-DORRP-05X
Accommodation level
national 3* / 4*- level
Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Arrival days
Daily
Travel documents Languages
German, English, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish
Parking information
Parking garages Regensburg, costs approx. 10 – 20 € / day.
Hotel parking spaces (available in individual hotels, subject to charge, details in the travel documents). No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
Return to Regensburg
On your own by train, connections several times a day, change trains once, takes approx. 1 – 1.5 hours.

Map showing cycling route along Danube River from Regensburg through Straubing and Deggendorf to Passau, with rivers Regen, Isar, Ilz and Inn marked. — Map – Cycle route from Regensburg to Passau

Itinerary

Day 1

Individual arrival in Regensburg

Your bike tour starts in Regensburg and takes you to Passau. Use your arrival day in Regensburg to explore the many sights at your leisure. The best place for this is the old town, which has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the impressive cathedral, whose construction began as early as the 13th century, and the Porta Praetoria, the visible remains of a gate dating back to Roman times. At the end of the day, enjoy a refreshing beer in one of the beer gardens and taste your way through the hearty Bavarian cuisine.

Day 2

Regensburg – Straubing

approx. 55 km

The first stage of your Bike Tour from Regensburg to Passau takes you first to the Valhalla near Donaustauf. The imposing memorial is located above the Danube and displays a wealth of busts of German personalities and much more – very impressive! Enjoy the view of the Danube and the surrounding area before following the meanders of the river to your overnight stop in Straubing. The duke city looks back on Celtic and Roman roots. You can learn more about them at the Gäubodenmuseum, which takes you back in time to Straubing and the Gäuboden region. The town's landmark is the almost 70-meter-high town tower.

Day 3

Straubing – Deggendorf

approx. 40 km

Following the course of the Danube, you will reach the small town of Bogen at the foot of the Bogenberg, on whose highest point you will discover the pilgrimage church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary from afar. Via Pfelling and Mariaposching you will reach your destination of the day, Deggendorf. The city is called gateway to the Bavarian Forest and has a beautiful old town with a wide town square. Culinary options for refreshment are the dumplings known for the city, which are available in bakeries and pastry shops.

Day 4

Deggendorf – Passau

approx. 55 km

On the last stage of your Bike Tour from Regensburg, you will head to Passau on the German-Austrian border. The Three Rivers City is located at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers. Around this three-river corner is the old town, which boasts numerous sights. Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Niedernburg Monastery and the Schaibling Tower. On the other side of the Danube is the Veste Oberhaus, which is one of the largest castle complexes in Europe and offers a beautiful view of Passau.

Day 5

Individual departure

After breakfast your Bike Tour from Regensburg to Passau already ends. We are happy to extend your stay in Regensburg or Passau with an extra night.

Two cyclists sitting on stone wall by Danube river in Regensburg, reading a map. Red touring bike with bags stands beside them, stone bridge in background. — Regensburg

Veste Oberhaus fortress on a hilltop above the Danube River in Passau. Palm fronds frame the view with historic buildings and blue sky. — View of the Veste Oberhaus in Passau

Passau skyline at sunset showing St. Paul's Church with green onion domes, a clock tower, and St. Stephen's Cathedral against an orange sky. — St Paul’s Parish Church and St Stephen’s Cathedral in Passau

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Services

4 nights with breakfast, national 3* / 4*-level
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Passau, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece

Digital travel documents
Navigation app and GPS data
Service-Hotline

Not included is the tourist tax, if due.

Children discounts

Children’s discount on the basic tour price

12 - 14 years = 25%
15 - 17 years = 10%

Applies to accommodation in a room with two full-paying adults.

Due to the more challenging stages, we only recommend this trip for young people with good stamina.

Route profile

Start / Destination
Regensburg / Passau
Length
approx. 150 km
Daily routes between 40 and 55 km, Ø 50 km
Altitude profile between 70 and 160 hm, Ø 110 hm

Tour operated by
Radweg-Reisen
Mobility note
The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs.

Our rental bikes

The success of your cycling holiday depends largely on the quality of your bike! You’ll usually cover hundreds of kilometres during a cycling holiday. That’s why we place the utmost importance on our hire bike fleet, which consists of well over 1,000 bikes. We can cater to almost any hire bike request:

Fittings

Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit