Check in to your hotel and then take a stroll through the “City of Three Rivers”, so named because this is also the point at which the the Inn and Ilz rivers flow into the Danube. The narrow cobbled streets and pretty squares of the old town are a delight to explore and we also recommend a climb to Veste Oberhaus, a medieval fortress and museum that offers a fantastic, panoramic view of the town and rivers.

Your first ride leads you downstream and introduces you to the Danube Cycle Path. The going is easy and the path passes through pine forests and small hamlets. After 15 km you reach the charming village of Obernzell, the perfect place for a coffee perhaps? After crossing over to the southern bank you press on along the riverside cycle path. Your destination today is the pleasant village of Engelhartszell where you can visit Austria’s only Trappist monastery – not just interesting for its architecture, it’s also well known for its fine liqueurs and Trappist ale. You will spend the night in Engelhartszell or a nearby village.

A longer ride today but with so much to see, the kilometres almost click by unnoticed. You start with an idyllic and peaceful stretch along the northern bank. Tiny hamlets and farms drift by on your left with the wide and the grand old river to your right. After 14 km you reach one of the river's highlights, the Schlögener Schlinge (aka The Danube Loop). This is a grand and very picturesque loop in the river. After crossing over to the south bank, using one of the small bike ferries, we highly recommend hiking up the hill to the Schlögener lookout point for an incredible panoramic view of the whole scene.

You then follow a lovely stretch of the cycle path alongside the meandering river as it makes it way past forest-clad hillsides and verdant meadows. Eventually you reach the small town of Aschach with its wealth of riverside cafés and restaurants. You will spend the night here or a nearby village.

Today's ride is relatively short and very easy, to allow you plenty of time to enjoy the afternoon in the city of Linz, tonight's overnight stop. The cycle path leads you along the northern bank through rural farmland to the village of Ottensheim. This is a good choice for a lunch stop before tackling the second half of the ride to the Upper Austrian capital of Linz. After checking in to your hotel why not wander through the old town or enjoy something nice to eat at one of the many open-air cafés and restaurants on the impressive main square.

Today's route leads you out of Linz to the stunning baroque monastery of St.Florian. After drinking in the fine architecture the route leads you back towards the Danube via Enns, the oldest city in Austria. Enjoy the pastel hues of the old town-houses clustered around the medieval main square before making your way to the riverbank to catch the small bike ferry across to the town of Mauthausen. You'll spend the night in this pleasant little river-side town.

Before heading off on your ride today you may decide to visit the the former Concentration Camp and Memorial close to Mauthausen – a thought-provoking place that is worthy of a visit. You then follow the cycle path downstream through pleasant undulating farmland. Why not stop for a break at the open-air museum near Mitterkirchen before pedalling on along a very scenic stretch of the river to the pretty, baroque town of Grein. The town enjoys an idyllic setting with its impressive castle standing guard over the brightly painted medieval houses. You will spend the night here or in a nearby village

From Grein, cross the river using one of the ubiquitous bike ferries and then mount up for an idyllic ride through the peaceful and beautiful Strudengau. The river narrows here and it's fast, swirling waters used to be feared by sailors navigating the river. After a while, the river valley widens again and in the distance you can see the twin domes of the pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl high on the hillside. A few more kilometres of pleasant cycling beside the river delivers you to your overnight stop in one of the pleasant villages in this Nibelungengau region.

Shortly after setting off today you will be able to see the grand facade of the Benedictine Abbey of Melk in the distance. On arrival in the city it is up to you if want to take a closer look inside or just wander around the cobbled streets of this lovely old city. Melk stands at the gateway of the Wachau valley, a famously picturesque section of the river. After leaving Melk you cycle into the valley to the gorgeous little wine village of Spitz. This charming little place is surrounded by gently rolling hills of terraced vineyards. To tip: Invest in the ride or walk up to the Rotes Tor look-out point for an absolutely stunning view of the village, the river and surrounding vineyards. You will spend the night in Spitz or a nearby village.

Make sure the camera is charged and ready today as the scenery through the rest of the Wachau valley really is sublime. Along the way you’ll see romantic castles and palaces perched on strategic bluffs overlooking terraced vineyards and orchards that cascade down to charming wine villages such as Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein. Beautiful old taverns and inns invite you to stop and enjoy some hearty Wachau hospitality along the way. At the other end of the valley the ride finishes at the train station of the town of Krems. From here a comfortable train ride delivers you to Vienna, the Austrian capital. Check into your hotel and then gt out and enjoy the many wonderful sights and experiences in the City of Waltz.

After breakfast it's time to head for home or your next adventure.