Danube cycle path (4) | Vienna - Budapest

It is recommended to arrive early. This metropolis on the Danube has plenty to offer and it is worth to stay there for a longer time. Enjoy a cup of coffee and the typical Vienna cake "Sachertorte" in one of the numerous coffee houses or treat yourself to a roundtrip with the horse-drawn cab "Fiaker".

The first distance of your bike trip guides you through the national park Donau-Auen. There you will get to know the diversity of the flora and fauna as well as the manifold types of landscape. You pass the castle Orth and the village Eckertsau and reach Bad Deutsch-Altenburg

From Bad Deutsch-Altenburg/Hainburg you can make an excursion on the Roman bike trail (Römerweg) to Carnuntum. The archaeological park is regarded as one of the most significant archaeological sites in Austria.

After Hainburg you reach the border to Slovakia and its capital city Bratislava that is your next overnight stay. The shorter distance today allows plenty of time to visit the old part of this charming city.

You cycle a short distance in Slovak territory before you pass the Hungarian border in Rajká. Within the first few kilometers of your cycle trip in Hungary you will discover charming villages. The complete section is influenced by agriculture. Your route guides you through the so-called Szigetköz (a small Rye Island). This is characterized by numberless side arms of the Danube.

After arrival in Mosonmagyaróvár, which is also called "City of 17 bridges", your today´s cycle tour ends. We recommend a short walking tour in this charming city, before you take the train to Györ. The district capital offers many sights and a breathtaking historic center.

Today's section takes you from Györ to the divided city of Komárom/Komárno on a newly constructed cycle path. You always cycle close to the course of the Danube. In your stage destination, it is worth visiting Fort Monostor. It was built in the middle of the 19^th century and belongs to one of the largest fortresses in Central Europe.

You can also relax in the thermal baths and savour regional delicacies in the local restaurants

Today´s route also runs near riverbanks in the flat Danube valley. In the course of this you pass different villages and while cycling you can view the vineyards in the background. Those interested in history should plan time for the Roman castle Kelemantia which is on the way. However, an absolute highlight today is Esztergom (also known as "Hungarian Rome"): Its basilica is the largest church of the country. Take time for a comprehensive visit!

Note: Depending on availability at the time of booking, the overnight stay will be either in Esztergom or in Visegrád. In the case of Esztergom, the boat trip from Szentendre to Budapest takes place on day 7. In the case of Visegrád, you will travel by boat from Esztergom to Visegrád on the 6^th day. The daily distances mentioned remain identical in both cases. You will receive detailed information about where you will stay overnight with your booking confirmation. In addition, the current timetable for the 2025 cruise has not yet been finalized. The ship is expected to sail every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from the beginning of May to mid-September. Outside of this season or on other days of the week, you will receive a train ticket as a replacement.

In the first part, you cycle through the so-called ‘Danube Bend’, one of the most scenic sections of your cycle tour. The royal palace and castle of Visegrád will amaze you and the open-air museum and the baroque town centre of Szentendre invite you to linger and enjoy. You will spend the last few kilometres on a Danube boat, from where you can admire the surrounding landscape in a relaxed manner. Take a stroll through the Hungarian capital and reflect on all the wonderful impressions of your cycle tour.

If you cycled from Esztergom to Visegrad in the morning, the last part of the route from Szentendre today involves a boat trip or train transfer. If you start the stage in Visegrad, you cycle through to Budapest and thus also reach the same stage length.

In the Hungarian capital city, there are many things to discover. If you are interested in, we would be pleased to book some extra nights for you. Our transfer from Budapest to Vienna is very comfortable (this can be arranged at additional charge).