Cycle from Linz to Mauthausen along the Danube in Austria on this scenic section of the EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route. The 27.02 km route is classified as Easy and features just 49 metres of elevation gain, making it suitable for relaxed cycling and riders exploring the Danube Valley. The route follows the river through the Austrian landscape, offering a combination of cycling paths, quiet roads, riverside scenery, and views of the surrounding countryside. The Cycling Horizon video records the complete ride from the rider’s perspective, allowing you to experience the actual route, road conditions, scenery, and atmosphere before planning your own cycling adventure. Explore the interactive map, check the route statistics, and download the GPX track to follow the same route with your cycling computer or navigation device. This section is also part of the longer Passau → Vienna EuroVelo 6 journey.
Cycling from Linz to Mauthausen along the Danube
The Linz → Mauthausen cycling route follows the Danube through Upper Austria and forms part of the EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route. Covering 27.02 km with 49 metres of elevation gain, this Easy route is a practical option for cyclists looking for a relatively flat and manageable section of the Danube cycling journey.
Starting in Linz, the route heads east towards Mauthausen, following the Danube through a landscape shaped by the river. The combination of gentle terrain and an asphalt surface makes this section suitable for recreational cycling, touring, steady training rides, and cyclists who prefer shorter stages.
Linz → Mauthausen
Linz is an important starting point for this section of the Danube Cycle Route. From the city, the route gradually leaves the urban environment and continues towards the quieter surroundings along the river.
The 27.02 km distance provides a substantial ride without requiring a full day in the saddle. With only 49 metres of elevation gain, the route is predominantly easy-going, allowing cyclists to maintain a steady pace and concentrate on the surroundings rather than demanding climbs.
Mauthausen provides the eastern endpoint of this route. From here, cyclists can continue their journey along the Danube using neighbouring sections of the EuroVelo 6 route.
EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route
EuroVelo 6 is one of Europe’s major long-distance cycling routes and follows the Danube across several countries. The Austrian section is particularly attractive for cycle touring because of its relatively gentle terrain and the continuous connection between towns and villages along the river.
The Linz → Mauthausen section can therefore be treated as an individual ride or as part of a longer Danube cycling itinerary. For riders following the complete Passau → Vienna journey, it provides another useful stage between the larger route sections.
The route is also suitable for cyclists who want to explore EuroVelo 6 in smaller portions. Breaking a long-distance route into individual stages makes it easier to plan daily distances, navigation, rest stops, and accommodation.
Real-world cycling video
Cycling Horizon recorded the Linz → Mauthausen route from the rider’s perspective. The complete video provides a realistic view of the cycling experience rather than showing only selected highlights.
Viewers can follow the route as it was actually ridden and see the cycling environment, road surfaces, paths, scenery, and surroundings along the journey. This makes the video useful for cyclists who are considering riding the route themselves and want to familiarise themselves with the route beforehand.
The footage can also be used for indoor cycling. Following a real outdoor route on an indoor trainer provides a different experience from a conventional training video because the scenery and progression of the route correspond to an actual cycling journey.
Route information and GPX track
The route covers 27.02 km and has 49 metres of elevation gain. It is classified as Easy, making it one of the more accessible sections for cyclists who prefer moderate distances and limited climbing.
The GPX track is available for download from the Cycling Horizon route page. It can be transferred to a compatible cycling computer, GPS device, or navigation application and used when riding the route.
An interactive map provides an additional overview of the route. Together, the map, GPX file, route statistics, and complete cycling video provide the information needed to examine the route before setting out.
Cycling through Upper Austria
The journey from Linz to Mauthausen offers a transition from the urban surroundings of Linz towards the more open landscape along the Danube. The river remains the defining feature of the route, while the surrounding countryside provides the backdrop for the ride.
For recreational cyclists, the relatively low elevation gain makes this an approachable route. For more experienced riders, it can form part of a longer training or touring day by connecting it with neighbouring sections of the Danube Cycle Route.
Its position within the larger EuroVelo 6 network also makes it useful for cyclists planning a multi-day journey through Austria. Rather than treating the Danube as a single long route, individual stages such as Linz → Mauthausen allow riders to organise the journey according to their preferred distance and pace.
Plan your Linz → Mauthausen ride
Whether you are planning to cycle the Danube in Austria, exploring EuroVelo 6, preparing for a longer Passau → Vienna journey, or simply looking for an easy cycling route to experience indoors, Linz → Mauthausen offers a practical and scenic stage.
Watch the complete Cycling Horizon video to experience the route from the rider’s perspective. Use the interactive map to examine the course, check the route statistics, and download the GPX track for navigation.
