2025
Regensburg

Bike tour from Regensburg to Passau

Short trip along the Danube

Regensburg – Straubing – Deggendorf – Passau

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Regensburg old town with St. Peter‘s Cathedral
  • Duke City Straubing
  • Passau at the confluence of the Danube, Inn and Ilz rivers
  • Daily routes ●●○○○, altitude profile ●○○○○

Days
5

Ø km per day
50

The Bike Tour from Regensburg to Passau takes you along the Danube through the eastern part of Bavaria. With the bishop's city of Regensburg, you have the ideal starting point for a relaxed short tour that will take you to the German-Austrian border in just a few days. Get in the mood for your time on the Danube Cycle Path over a cool Bavarian beer, as it takes you via Straubing and Deggendorf to the Three-River City of Passau. On the Bike Tour from Regensburg to Passau, you will follow flat, mostly paved paths and leisurely pass peaceful river landscapes, the Bavarian Forest and the fertile plains of the Gäuboden.

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    DO-RP4
  • 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
    Public car parks Regensburg, costs approx. 10 - 20 € / Day
    Hotel parking spaces (available in individual hotels, chargeable, details in the travel documents)
  • Return to Regensburg
    On your own by train, connections several times a day, 1 change, duration approx. 1 - 1.5 hours
Map for the bike tour from Regensburg to Passau

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.

St. Mang Church_Regensburg

St. Mang Church, Regensburg

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.

Straubing, city tower, Trinity column

Holy Trinity Column and city tower, Straubing

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.

Deggendorf, old city hall

Deggendorf

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.

Veste Oberhaus, Passau

Veste Oberhaus, 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.

Passau City Parish Church of St. Paul and Cathedral of St. Stephen

Parish church of St. Paul and St. Stephen's cathedral, Passau

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and Prices 2025

Arrival daily from 05.04.2025 to 12.10.2025Early booking discount: -20 €

Bookable dates are displayed in the booking form. The day of arrival determines the season time.

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Saison A
05.04.
12.10.
from449 €
Saison B
06.04. - 11.04.
21.04. - 25.04.
04.05. - 09.05.
21.09. - 11.10.
from549 €
Saison C
12.04. - 20.04.
26.04. - 03.05.
10.05. - 23.05.
22.06. - 04.07.
24.08. - 20.09.
from639 €
Saison D
24.05. - 21.06.
05.07. - 23.08.
from699 €

All prices per person in a double room

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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
  • Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
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Not included is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

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Children's discount

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from 12 to 17 years

-25%

Applies for accommodation in rooms with 2 full-paying guests.

Due to the more challenging sections, we recommend this tour for young people only in good physical condition.

 

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Additional services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

179 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Passau
 DBL

69 €

 SGL

119 €

Regensburg
 DBL

79 €

 SGL

119 €

All prices are per person

The prices for additional nights in other places can be found in the booking form. 

 

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Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
49 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
139 €
Teenager's bike
Teenager's bike
29 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 10-gear unisex bike derailleur gears with freewheel (men's bike from 1.75 m)
  • Electric bike / pedelec with freewheel (minimum age for e-bike rental: 16 years)
  • Teenager's bike (26 inch)
Fittings

Bag, handlebar bag, odometer, bike lock, air pump, puncture repair kit

Here you can find more information and photos of our rental bikes.

Radweg-Reisen 10-gear unisex bike
10-gear unisex bike derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 10-gear men's bike
10-gear men's bike derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen E-bike
Unisex E-bike, 8-gear hub gears, freewheel
Teenager's bike
26 inch Teenager's bike

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 m, Ø 110 m elevation gain
  • 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.

Days
5

Ø km per day
50