The Danube Cycleway - From Donaueschingen to Budapest

Guidebook to the popular holiday cycling route, the Danube Cycle Way, which takes cyclists from Bavaria to Budapest along the route of the Danube river. Covers 1350km, in 20 stages, mainly on dedicated, clearly signed cycle tracks, and is suitable for all abilities and ages. With all necessary route-finding and accommodation information.

The Danube Cycleway

Donaueschingen to Budapest

Author

John Higginson

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852843458

Availability

Reprinted

Price

£10.00

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Front Cover (2)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (2)
Sample Routes (1)
Sample Photos (2)

Seasons

Generally Easter to October. July and August can be very busy, with scarce accommodation.

Centres

Various centres are passed en route, including Donauschingen, Regensburg, Linz, Passau, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

Difficulty

Mainly level cycling. Suitable for first-time European cycle-touring and families.

Must See

A route to enjoy for the river, culture, company of other cyclists. Vienna’s style, local people and customs.

Introduction
Background
Preparation
Getting there and back
What to expect on the journey
Topography
How to use this guide

Stage 1 Donaueschingen to Stetten (43km)
Stage 2 Stetten to Ennetach (58km)
Stage 3 Ennetach to Dettingen (57km)
Stage 4 Dettingen to Günzburg (60km)
Stage 5 Günzburg to Altisheim (77km)
Stage 6 Altisheim to Landershofen (62km)
Stage 7 Landershofen to Dietfurt (50km)
Stage 8 Dietfurt to Weltenburg (40km)
Stage 9 Weltenburg to Kirchroth (79km)
Stage 10 Kirchroth to Passau (106km)
Stage 11 Passau to Linz (100km)
Stage 12 Linz to Grein (78km)
Stage 13 Grein to St Michael (77km)
Stage 14 St Michael to Langenlebarn (84km)
Stage 15 Langenlebarn to Vienna (35km)
Stage 16 Vienna to Bratislava (85km)
Stage 17 Bratislava to Györladamér (76km)
Stage 18 Györladamér to Almásneszmély (88km)
Stage 19 Almásneszmély to Szentendre (86km)
Stage 20 Szentendre to Budapest (26km)

Bibliography

Appendix A Suggested accommodation
Appendix B Full kit list
Appendix C Useful addresses
Appendix D Glossary of terms (English–German)