Aschach → Linz is a scenic 26.95 km cycling stage along the Danube in Austria, following the EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route. With only 64 m of elevation gain, this easy route is ideal for relaxed cycling, steady rides, and indoor training sessions based on a real-world cycling route.
This stage is part of the 4-day Passau → Vienna cycling journey and continues from Schlägen towards Linz. The route follows the Danube through the Upper Danube Valley, combining riverside scenery, quiet cycling paths, and a gentle profile with very little climbing.
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 before riding the route yourself.
Aschach → Linz | EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route
The Aschach → Linz stage continues the journey along the Austrian section of the EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route, following the Danube eastwards towards one of Austria’s major cities. Covering 26.95 km with only 64 metres of elevation gain, this is an Easy stage and a relatively gentle section of the Cycling Horizon Passau → Vienna journey.
After the previous stages through the Upper Danube Valley, the route continues from Aschach an der Donau towards Linz. The character of the ride gradually changes as the journey moves closer to the city, while the Danube remains the central reference point throughout the stage.
A gentle stage along the Danube
With almost 27 kilometres to cover and very little climbing, Aschach → Linz is a route where the focus is much more on distance and scenery than elevation. The total elevation gain is just 64 metres, making this a suitable stage for cyclists who want to maintain a steady pace without spending much time climbing.
The route can work well as part of a longer touring itinerary, but it is also long enough to make a worthwhile standalone ride. For cyclists travelling the Danube over several days, stages such as this one provide a useful balance between covering distance and keeping the overall effort manageable.
The 26.95 km distance also makes the route practical for indoor cycling. It is long enough for a substantial training session while avoiding the extreme duration associated with some of the longer stages in a multi-day cycling tour.
Continuing towards Linz
One of the interesting aspects of this stage is its position within the larger Passau → Vienna journey. The route is no longer simply a short ride between two nearby sections of the Upper Danube. It is part of a continuous eastward journey following the river through Austria.
For cyclists completing the journey in stages, Aschach → Linz therefore represents another important milestone. The route connects the previous section around Schlögen and Aschach with the onward journey towards Linz and the Danube sections beyond the city.
This is also where the value of documenting individual stages becomes apparent. Instead of treating a long-distance cycling tour as one enormous route, Cycling Horizon divides it into manageable sections. Each stage can then be viewed, planned and ridden independently while remaining part of the larger journey.
EuroVelo 6 and the Austrian Danube
The EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route is one of Europe’s major long-distance cycling routes. The Danube provides the defining geographical line for a large part of the journey, making it possible to follow the river through very different landscapes and settlements.
The Aschach → Linz stage is one piece of that larger route. For cyclists planning their own EuroVelo 6 trip, the individual stages can be useful when deciding how to divide a longer journey into realistic daily sections.
The relatively low climbing on this particular stage is especially useful when combined with longer distances on neighbouring days. Rather than every stage requiring significant physical effort, the route can include easier sections such as Aschach → Linz alongside more demanding days.
Experience the route in 4K
Cycling Horizon has recorded the complete Aschach → Linz route in 4K, from the cyclist’s perspective. The video is intended to show the route as it is actually experienced on the bicycle rather than presenting only selected scenic highlights.
This makes the recording useful for several purposes. Cyclists planning to ride the route can use it as a visual preview, while riders who already know the Danube can use it to revisit the journey from home.
The video is also suitable for indoor cycling. The 26.95 km distance and low elevation profile make this stage particularly practical for a steady virtual ride or endurance session. Following a real-world route can add a stronger sense of progression to an indoor workout than riding a generic virtual course.
GPX track and route planning
The CH0063 GPX track is available for download from this page. You can load the file onto a compatible cycling computer or navigation device and use it to follow the route yourself.
The GPX track is particularly useful when planning a longer Danube cycling trip. By combining the individual Cycling Horizon GPX files, riders can build their own itinerary and decide how many kilometres to cover each day.
The route map on this page provides an additional overview, while the 4K video gives a visual impression of the actual ride. Together, these resources provide a practical way to prepare for the route before setting off.
Route information
Route: Aschach → Linz, Austria
Distance: 26.95 km
Elevation gain: 64 m
Time: 1:40:48
Surface: Asphalt
Difficulty: Easy
Route: EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route
Journey: Passau → Vienna
Stage: Day 1 – Stage 5
Aschach → Linz is ultimately a straightforward and accessible Danube cycling stage. Its combination of moderate distance and minimal elevation gain makes it useful both as an individual ride and as part of the longer Passau → Vienna journey.
For cyclists planning EuroVelo 6, it provides another clearly defined section of the Austrian Danube route. For indoor riders, it offers a manageable real-world training route. And for anyone simply interested in seeing the journey from the rider’s perspective, the complete 4K video provides a way to experience the stage before ever getting on the bike.
