Danube cycle path sporty (3) | 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. There 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 it´s capital city Bratislava that is your next overnight stay.

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.

The beautiful town Mosonmagyaróvár is also called "City of 17 bridges" and ideally suited for a short break. On your further way you will pass Hédervár. The castle there is situated in the middle of a protected park. However, you should schedule a plenty of time for visiting Györ. The district capital offers many sights and a breathtaking historic center

The first section leads you from Györ to the divided town of Komárom/Komárno on a newly constructed cycle path, always close to the course of the Danube. Here it is worth visiting the Monostor Fort, which was built in the mid-19th century and is one of the largest fortresses in Central Europe. The thermal baths are also a great place to relax.

Your route continues close to the river in the flat Danube valley. You pass a wide variety of villages and can watch the vineyards pass by in the background. Those interested in history should plan time for the Kelemantia Roman fort, which is located directly on the Danube. However, the absolute highlight of today's stage destination is Esztergom, also known as the "Hungarian Rome". Its basilica is Hungary's largest church.

You cycle along the "Donauknie" which is probably one of the most attractive sections of the Danube bike trail. The Royal Palace and the castle of Visegrád will delight you and the open-air museum as well as the baroque old town of Szentendre invites you to stay.

The crowning highlight is Budapest. After arriving there you can review all impressions of this wonderful bike trip during a walk through the city.

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).