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    Oberstdorf to Budapest E-Bike Tour

    Lifestyle Cycling Tour from $7181 NZD
    (5/5) from 5 reviews

    Contact us for more info about Oberstdorf to Budapest E-Bike Tour

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      Saddle up for the tour of a lifetime, as you e-bike your way through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, and Hungary. You’ll see some of Europe’s grandest cities, including Vienna and Budapest; travelling via cycle-ways and by-ways.

      The landscapes will be constantly changing as you cycle from the lower slopes of the Bavarian Alps, past historic castles, around lakes and alongside the mighty Danube river. Each day there will also be enough time to stop at some of the cultural highlights in each region. You’ll stay in carefully selected hotels, plus great local cuisine will be on offer throughout the tour.

      Non cycling partners are also welcome.

      14 Days
      • 2023
      • 2024
      • Best time to travel: May - September
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      Reviews for Oberstdorf to Budapest E-Bike Tour - Tour

      Oberstdorf to Budapest Cycling Tour | Global Cycling Adventures

      If you want a tour where every day is different, the scenery stunning and the distances long enough that you have earned that extra piece of apple strudel then this is the tour for you!

      Vicki June 22, 2018

      What an incredible romp through Bavaria and along the Danube!
      An amazing journey of changing sights and sounds, whether biking through meadows accompanied to the sound of cow bells, past castle ruins, under historic Abbeys, through vineyards, or alongside the mighty Danube it was never a dull moment.

      Lisa June 22, 2018

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      So many special experiences with lots of "Firsts" ie. 141kms in one day!!!! Klaus and Sabine's dedication to us, making it such an awesome experience with their ongoing help in explaining and interpreting local customs and language.

      Alistair & Ann August 21, 2013

      If you could hand pick your group you would never come up with a team like this one. The biking is the catalyst but it was so much fun that some days, the face and the sides hurt more than the legs.
      It seemed that most of the time there was a thrilling view or a surprise around every corner.
      The inclusion of some iconic cultural and heritage sites into the program is a highlight.

      Carolyn & Warren Mckenzie August 11, 2013

      Oberstdorf to Budapest Cycling Tour - Global Cycling Adventures

      The wonderful scenery & the choice of towns/cities were well researched. We both had a great time.

      Marianne & John August 11, 2013

      Oberstdorf to Budapest

      Munich Airport
      • Lifestyle
      • Grade
      • Prices subject to minimum group size
      • 2024 price subject to change
      • EUR 885 single room surcharge
      • EUR 360 E-bike hire
      • EUR 300 hybrid bike hire
      • This tour is invoiced in EUR
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      Oberstdorf to Budapest E-Bike Tour Fitness and Preparation
      You'll stay in carefully selected, mainly 4 star hotels. Cycling is on sealed roads & cycle paths, with some rolling hills. Daily distances average 40-70 km (more if you wish) which is made easy with an e-bike. If you'd prefer less cycling, our support vehicle is always available. Non-cycling tour members are also welcome.

      Full Itinerary

      DAY 1

      Arrival Day: Oberstdorf (Germany)

      Cycling: none

      Welcome to Germany! Please make your own way to Oberstdorf which is just 2.5 hours by train from Munich, the capital of Bavaria. Located in the Bavarian Alps, Oberstdorf is a hiking and skiing village, making it a traditional and popular holiday destination for Europeans. Later this afternoon there will be a pre tour briefing where you will be introduced to your tour guide and support driver.

      Meals: Dinner

      DAY 2

      Oberstdorf to Füssen

      Cycling: ~66 km (rolling hills)

      We begin our ride through the beautiful lower Bavarian Alps, stopping for lunch just before we reach the lakeside resort town of Füssen. There will be some free time in Füssen before our scheduled visit to Schloss Neuschwanstein Castle. Just a 5 minute drive from town, this iconic castle, built by enigmatic King Ludwig II, is perched on steep rock faces. It is the model for Sleeping Beauty’s castle in Disneyland, and has inspired many artists, including Andy Warhol. We’ll spend the night in the town of Füssen (at 800m asl).

      Meals: Breakfast

      DAY 3

      Füssen to Schliersee

      Cycling: 40-80 km (hilly terrain)

      Today we gently descend to 500m, then continue to the Pilgrimage Church of Wies which has been miraculously preserved in the beautiful setting of an Alpine valley. Designed in the 1740’s, its the work of architect Dominikus Zimmermann and is a masterpiece of Bavarian Rococo – exuberant, colourful and joyful. We continue riding, past idyllic Bavarian lakes which are a popular summer and winter holiday destination, especially for people from Munich. Our lunch stop is at the Benediktbeuern Monastery (founded 739 AD), one of the oldest and most beautiful in Upper Bavaria. Then it’s just a 43km transfer to Schliersee. Our centrally located hotel is just a short walk from the picturesque lake.

      Meals: Breakfast

      DAY 4

      Schliersee to Burghausen

      Cycling: approx 65 km (rolling)

      After 25km of rolling hills we descend from 800m to 450m. After a coffee stop in Bad Feilnbach we continue to picturesque Lake Chiemsee where we’ll stop for lunch. Then we load up and transfer to our destination for today: the scenic old town in the Bavarian city of Burghausen, located on the banks of the river Salzach. Burghausen Castle sits along a ridgeline and is the longest castle in Europe (at 1,043m).

      Meals: Breakfast,Dinner

      DAY 5

      Burghausen to Passau

      Cycling: 50-90 km (mostly flat)

      We will be riding along the German–Austrian border, crossing the Inn River, then cycling to the beautiful Danube River. Today’s route is mainly flat. We’ll spend the night in Passau, the ‘City of 3 Rivers’ (the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz). Our hotel is in the heart of the picturesque Old Town near its famous Cathedral, which boasts the largest organ in the world. Passau is known for its baroque architecture and is one of the most beautiful towns along the Danube.

      Meals: Breakfast

      DAY 6

      Passau to Linz (Austria)

      Cycling: 50-70 km

      This morning we’ll leave the charming city of Passau and cycle through beautiful landscapes along the Danube. Both river banks are covered in dense forest, and you will see ruins of castles and monasteries scattered high up along the way. We’ll cycle peacefully into Austria (there is no official border crossing here). Linz has a young, vibrant atmosphere despite its many historic buildings, and is a great place to spend an afternoon.

      Meals: Breakfast

      DAY 7

      Linz to Melk

      Cycling: 50-70 km

      We’ll leave Linz (2009 European Capital of Culture), and cycle through rural countryside and riverside villages. Then we’ll follow quiet side-roads and cycleways until we see Melk Abbey, a stunning baroque Benedictine monastery which is one of the highlights of the Wachau Valley. Melk is a small and picturesque town with many well-preseved historic buildings making it a delightful place to explore.

      Meals: Breakfast

      DAY 8

      Melk to Vienna

      Cycling: approx 75 km

      A beautiful ride awaits as we set off through the Wachau’s historic vineyards and villages, taking in views of the steep terraces on the south-facing river banks. The Wachau, a 33 km stretch of the Danube, has a lot of natural beauty, plus stunning Baroque architecture and quaint old towns. We’ll pass through Austria’s oldest city, Krems, then follow the Danube towards the ‘City of Music’: Europe’s cultural capital — Vienna.

      Meals: Breakfast

      DAY 9

      Vienna (Rest Day)

      No cycling

      You have a full day to explore Austria's capital city which is one of the world’s most liveable. Perhaps visit Schönbrunn Palace and its remarkable gardens. Also, the Vienna State Opera and other sites on the Ringstrasse, the beautiful boulevard circling the inner city. Other attractions include the Naschmarkt, a food/ goods market that’s run for more than 500 years; the eccentric Hundertwasser house and museum; the Prater amusement park, and many other places of interest.

      Meals: Breakfast

      DAY 10

      Vienna to Bratislava (Slovakia)

      Cycling: 50-70 km

      On leaving Vienna the route takes us through extensive flood plains, which have turned into small ponds offering a rich habitat to countless species of birds, animals and insects. We will follow the Donauinsel, a long, thin island and continue to one of Austria's most important archaeological sites, the Roman remains at Petronell-Carnuntum. Much of the track is gravel/grit but is comfortable to ride on. We will end our day in Slovakia's pretty capital of Bratislava.

      Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

      DAY 11

      Bratislava to Komárno

      Cycling: 40-70 km

      Today we ride the longest (FLAT) stage of our tour in Slovakia. We’ll cycle through rural villages and alongside the Danube river until we reach the Gabčíkovo–Nagymaros Dam where we’ll stop for lunch. From here it is another 2-3 hours on the bike to the historic town of Komárno or you can transfer in the bus. This port city of Komárno is connected by bridge to the Hungarian town of Komarom, once part of Komárno. Before crossing the bridge you may like to visit Fort Monostor (in Komarom). Komárno's population today is around 37,000 and sights to see include the Castle, Zichy Palace, the Town Hall and Museum of Danubeland.

      Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

      DAY 12

      Komárno to Visegrád (Hungary)

      Cycling: approx 55 km

      We continue cycling alongside the Danube River to the twin village of Štúrovo/Esztergom which forms the border with Hungry. Above the well-known Gisela-bridge is Esztergom with a basilica that’s the largest church of the country. Take time for a visit, before we continue cycling to our destination of Visegrád. Amazing views into the beautiful landscape of the so-called “Donauknie” will impress you. Alternatively, you can transfer from Esztergom to Visegrád in the support bus. Tonight you may like to soak in the hotel’s thermal pools.

      Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

      DAY 13

      Visegrád to Budapest (via Szentendre)

      Cycling: approx 48 km

      We continue through the Danube Bend to the artists' village of Szentendre were we have time for sightseeing. Then we're back onto our bikes for the final lap into Budapest. We cycle via St Margaret Island and the Parliament buildings to our hotel. Alternatively we can transfer in the bus from Szentendre to Budapest.

      Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

      DAY 14

      Departure from Budapest

      Cycling: none

      This unforgettable tour comes to an end today so it’s time to say goodbye to your guides and fellow travellers, and head off to your next adventure. Or perhaps stay and enjoy beautiful Budapest for a few more days.

      Meals: Breakfast

      Tour Inclusions and Exclusions:

      Tour Includes:

      • Accommodation in mainly 4 star hotels
      • Meals as listed in the itinerary
      • Support vehicle and driver
      • Local tour guide
      • Drinking water while cycling
      • Entry to Castle 'Schloss' Neuschwanstein in Fuessen
      • Travel documents including maps and detailed itinerary

      Tour Excludes:

      • International flights and airport taxes
      • Arrival and departure transfers
      • Bike hire
      • Meals unless listed
      • Travel insurance
      • Optional trips and sightseeing tours
      • Drinks and personal expenses
      • Entrance fees for sights unless specified
      • Tips