BIKING SOLO

We would like to cycle along a portion of the River Danube later this year, probably in September. We would rather not join an organised group. Is it relatively easy to hire bikes and to find B&Bs? — Stefani Morse Isn’t it great when you can rely on a guide that has done all the homework for you? Go to danube-cycle-path.com and you will find all the information you need for your trip. You will discover that the river runs through 10 countries for more than 2 800km. However, this guide focuses on the stretches through Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. For each section of the trip, the website tells you where to stay, where you can rent bikes and a list of other handy tips.

There are plenty of options, but you may well end up deciding to cycle the popular Passau-to-Vienna route. Many people consider this to be the most beautiful stretch of the Danube River. It passes through beautiful valleys, past charming medieval villages and towns, finally ending in the elegant city of Vienna.

Get a copy of the highly recommended Radtourenbuch Bikeline Guide for your route along the Danube. It provides an excellent map and detailed information about the trail.