Strudengau by Bike: Grein to Ybbs
On the Danube cycle path through the wildest valley of the upper Danube
BikeOberösterreich- Duration
- 3.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
The Danube cycle path is one of Europe's most popular, and the Strudengau is among its finest stretches. Your guide accompanies you from Grein towards Ybbs.
Wooded slopes come close to the river, and castles and ruins crown the rocks. On the well-built cycle path you ride gently downstream while your guide tells you about the rapids and whirlpools that made navigation here an adventure for centuries.
Along the way you see the island of Wörth and Werfenstein Castle and learn how pilgrims, merchants and crusaders travelled on the Danube. At the Ybbs-Persenbeug power station, one of Austria's first large Danube dams, your guide explains how the river was tamed. Opposite lies Persenbeug Castle, birthplace of the last emperor, Karl I.
Bikes or e-bikes can be rented or arranged for you on request. The tour is private and priced per group.
Highlights
- Danube cycle path through the Strudengau
- Castles and ruins above the river
- Stories of rapids and whirlpools
- Ybbs-Persenbeug power station
- Persenbeug Castle, birthplace of Emperor Karl I
The route
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1Grein
Start in the little town at the entrance to the gorge.
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2Strudengau
A narrow valley with wooded slopes.
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3Werfenstein Castle
A castle on a rock above the Danube.
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4Ybbs-Persenbeug
Power station, castle and end of the ride.
Who this tour is for
For active guests, families with confident young cyclists and Danube cyclists.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included in the price?
The tour is outdoors and needs no tickets. Any return trip by train or boat is not included.
Are bikes included?
No. Bikes or e-bikes can be rented or arranged for you on request.
