Engelhartszell → Schlögen is a scenic 14.72 km cycling stage along the Danube in Austria, following the EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route. With 138 m of elevation gain, this easy section is suitable for relaxed cycling, steady rides, and indoor training sessions based on a real-world route.
This stage is part of the 4-day Passau → Vienna cycling journey and continues from Engelhartszell towards Schlögen. The route follows the Danube through the Upper Danube Valley, combining riverside scenery, quiet cycling paths, and views of the surrounding Austrian landscape. It is a short and accessible stage within the longer EuroVelo 6 journey.
A GPX file is available for download so you can follow the same route on your cycling computer or navigation device. The complete route is also available as a real-world 4K cycling video, allowing you to experience the scenery and road conditions from home.
Engelhartszell → Schlögen | EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route
The Engelhartszell → Schlögen cycling route is a scenic section of the EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route in Austria, following the Danube through the Upper Danube Valley. Covering 14.72 km with 138 m of elevation gain, this is an Easy cycling route and a convenient stage for riders exploring the Danube by bike.
This route is part of the Cycling Horizon Passau → Vienna cycling journey and represents Day 1 – Stage 3 of the journey. After the previous stages from Passau to Pyrawang and from Pyrawang to Engelhartszell, this section continues east along the Danube towards Schlögen.
Cycling from Engelhartszell to Schlögen
The route combines riverside scenery, quiet cycling sections and views across the surrounding Austrian landscape. The Danube is the defining feature of this part of the journey, with the road and cycling infrastructure providing a varied riding experience through the Upper Danube Valley.
At 14.72 km, Engelhartszell → Schlögen is one of the shorter stages in the Passau → Vienna collection. The relatively low elevation gain of 138 metres also makes it accessible to a wide range of cyclists. It is suitable for a relaxed recreational ride, a shorter touring stage, or as part of a longer multi-day cycling journey along the Danube.
The route is particularly useful for cyclists who want to experience a section of EuroVelo 6 in Austria without committing to a long-distance stage. It can also be combined with neighbouring Cycling Horizon routes to create a longer continuous ride along the Danube.
EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route
EuroVelo 6 is one of Europe’s best-known long-distance cycling routes, connecting different parts of the continent and following several major European rivers. The Danube section is particularly popular with cycle tourists because it provides a natural east-west cycling corridor through several countries.
The Engelhartszell → Schlögen section forms part of the Austrian Danube route and connects two locations within the Upper Danube Valley. For cyclists riding from Passau towards Vienna, it represents another step in the journey downstream.
For route planning, this stage can be considered independently or together with the surrounding Cycling Horizon stages. The individual GPX tracks make it possible to build a personalised itinerary according to available time, fitness, and preferred daily distance.
4K cycling video
Cycling Horizon records complete real-world cycling routes from the rider’s perspective. The Engelhartszell → Schlögen 4K cycling video allows you to experience the entire route before riding it yourself.
The video shows the actual road environment, scenery, cycling conditions and route progression rather than presenting only selected highlights. This makes it useful for cyclists who want to preview a route before travelling, as well as for viewers interested in exploring the Danube virtually.
The recording can also be used for indoor cycling training. The relatively short distance and easy classification make this stage suitable for steady indoor rides, endurance sessions, or relaxed virtual cycling.
GPX download and route planning
A GPX track for Engelhartszell → Schlögen is available directly from this page. You can download the file and transfer it to a compatible cycling computer, GPS device, or navigation application.
Using the GPX track together with the route map and 4K video provides a more complete picture of the ride. The GPX file is useful for navigation and planning, while the video provides a visual preview of the actual route.
This combination is central to the Cycling Horizon concept: real-world cycling routes, usable GPX tracks, maps and complete ride videos in one place.
Route information
Route: Engelhartszell → Schlögen, Austria
Distance: 14.72 km
Elevation gain: 138 m
Surface: Asphalt
Difficulty: Easy
Route: EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route
Journey: Passau → Vienna
Stage: Day 1 – Stage 3
The Engelhartszell → Schlögen route is a short, accessible and scenic section of the Austrian Danube Cycle Route. Whether you are planning a multi-day EuroVelo 6 cycling tour, looking for a shorter ride along the Danube, or simply want to explore the route from home, this stage provides a practical starting point.
With the GPX download, interactive map and complete 4K cycling video available together, you can plan the route in advance, preview the riding experience and use the same track for your own cycling adventure along the Danube.
