Cycle from Mautern to Sporthafen Traismauer in Austria on EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route, a relaxed section of the wider Passau to Vienna cycling journey. This 17.08 km route follows the Danube through Lower Austria, connecting Mautern with the marina at Sporthafen Traismauer.
With just 18 m of elevation gain and 25 m of descent, the route has a gentle profile that suits recreational riders, cycle tourists and anyone looking for an easy Danube cycling experience. The stage follows a mixture of local roads and cycling paths, with river scenery and changing landscapes throughout the ride.
The full Cycling Horizon video shows the route from a rider’s perspective, including the real roads, paths and surroundings encountered along the way. Use the interactive map to explore the course and download the GPX track for navigation on your cycling computer or phone. Ride it independently or add it to a longer EuroVelo 6 adventure through Austria.
Mautern to Sporthafen Traismauer Cycling Route on EuroVelo 6
Cycle from Mautern to Sporthafen Traismauer in Austria on EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route, a scenic and easy section of the wider Passau to Vienna cycling journey. This 17.08 km route follows the Danube through Lower Austria and connects the historic town of Mautern with Sporthafen Traismauer, a marina beside the river.
With only 18 m of elevation gain and 25 m of descent, this route has a gentle profile and is well suited to recreational cyclists, cycle tourists and riders looking for a relaxed Danube cycling experience. The route uses mixed surfaces and combines local roads with cycling paths, providing a realistic view of the riding conditions along this part of EuroVelo 6.
The Mautern to Sporthafen Traismauer stage can be ridden as an individual outing or added to a longer ride through Austria. It is especially useful for cyclists travelling from Passau towards Vienna who prefer to divide their journey into shorter, manageable stages.
Cycling beside the Danube in Lower Austria
The Danube is the central feature of this route. EuroVelo 6 follows the river corridor through towns, countryside and agricultural landscapes, linking places that are ideal for a slower, more flexible style of cycle touring. On this stage, the low elevation profile allows riders to focus on the scenery, pace and enjoyment of the journey rather than demanding climbs.
Starting in Mautern, the route heads east towards Sporthafen Traismauer. The character of the ride changes between riverside stretches, open landscape and local access roads. This variety is part of what makes real-world route recordings useful: cyclists can see how the route develops rather than relying only on a line on a map.
The route is suitable for riders with different goals. Visitors can use it as an easy way to experience the Austrian Danube Valley by bicycle. More experienced cyclists can include it in a longer day on EuroVelo 6. Cycle tourists can use it as one practical link in a multi-day itinerary between Passau and Vienna.
EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route
EuroVelo 6 is one of Europe’s best-known long-distance cycling routes. It crosses Europe from the Atlantic coast to the Black Sea and follows major rivers for much of its length. The Danube section is particularly popular because it combines well-established cycling infrastructure with cities, small towns and rural scenery.
Austria is an important part of the Passau to Vienna section of EuroVelo 6. The route is widely used by cycle tourists, but it is also suitable for individual day rides. Breaking the route into shorter stages gives riders the flexibility to choose a distance that suits their time, fitness and travel plans.
Mautern to Sporthafen Traismauer is a good example of an accessible EuroVelo 6 stage. At 17.08 km, it is short enough for an easy ride, a recovery day or a
