Cycle from Höflein an der Donau to Nußdorf Vienna on EuroVelo 6 – the Danube Cycle Route, following one of the final sections of the journey towards the Austrian capital. This 13.06 km cycling route is almost completely flat, with just 33 m of elevation gain, making it an easy and relaxed ride along the Danube.
The route starts in the peaceful riverside surroundings of Höflein an der Donau and continues east towards Vienna. Along the way, quiet cycling paths and views of the Danube gradually give way to a more urban landscape as the route approaches Nußdorf on the outskirts of central Vienna.
This section is ideal for cyclists exploring the Danube Cycle Path between Passau and Vienna, as well as anyone looking for an easy ride near Vienna. Watch the complete cycling video, explore the route on the map and download the GPX file to follow the same route yourself.
Höflein an der Donau to Nußdorf Vienna – EuroVelo 6 Danube Cycle Route
Continue the journey towards Vienna on this scenic section of EuroVelo 6 – the Danube Cycle Route, cycling from Höflein an der Donau to Nußdorf Vienna. Covering 13.06 km with only 33 m of elevation gain, this is an easy and predominantly flat ride that brings the Passau–Vienna journey closer to its final destination.
Cycling from Höflein an der Donau towards Vienna
The route begins in Höflein an der Donau, northwest of Vienna, and follows the Danube in the direction of the Austrian capital. After the longer stages of the Danube Cycle Route, this section offers a relatively short and relaxed ride, with almost no significant climbing.
The character of the surroundings gradually changes as you approach Vienna. The quieter landscape along the Danube increasingly blends with urban infrastructure, providing a clear sense that the journey is entering its final kilometres. The route finishes in Nußdorf, an excellent gateway to Vienna and an important transition point between the Danube cycling paths outside the city and the urban cycling network.
An easy section of the Danube Cycle Route
With just 33 metres of elevation gain over 13.06 kilometres, this section is suitable for cyclists of different fitness levels. The predominantly asphalt surface and gentle profile make it particularly comfortable for touring bikes, gravel bikes and trekking bikes.
The route is part of EuroVelo 6, one of Europe’s best-known long-distance cycling routes. For cyclists travelling between Passau and Vienna, this stretch provides a straightforward continuation along the Danube before entering the centre of Vienna.
Ride the same route
The full Cycling Horizon video lets you experience the entire ride from Höflein an der Donau to Nußdorf from the cyclist’s perspective. You can also explore the route on the interactive map and download the GPX file for navigation on your own ride.
This route forms part of the 4-day Cycling Horizon journey from Passau to Vienna, documenting the Danube Cycle Route section by section with full cycling videos, maps and downloadable GPX tracks.
