Cycle from Mautern to Tulln along EuroVelo 6, following one of the classic sections of the Danube Cycle Route through Lower Austria. This 45.37 km ride is almost completely flat, with only 64 m of elevation gain, making it an easy and accessible route for touring and recreational cyclists.
Starting in Mautern, the route continues east through the Austrian countryside towards Tulln. Much of the ride follows quiet cycling paths and low-traffic roads, with open fields, small settlements and the Danube landscape accompanying the journey. The gentle profile makes this section particularly suitable for relaxed cycling and longer multi-day tours along EuroVelo 6.
The complete Cycling Horizon video shows the route from a cyclist’s perspective, including the actual road and cycling path conditions encountered during the ride. You can also view the route on the interactive map and download the GPX track to use for your own Mautern to Tulln cycling trip.
Cycling from Mautern to Tulln on EuroVelo 6
The cycling route from Mautern to Tulln follows EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route through Lower Austria. Covering 45.37 km with only 64 m of elevation gain, this is an easy and remarkably flat section of the journey along the Austrian Danube and forms part of the longer Cycling Horizon ride from Passau to Vienna.
The route is on asphalt, with a recorded riding time of approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. Despite covering more than 45 kilometres, the minimal climbing makes this a comfortable route for touring cyclists, recreational riders and e-bike users.
Starting in Mautern, the route continues east towards Tulln through the Lower Austrian countryside. The gentle terrain allows cyclists to maintain a steady pace while progressing further along one of Europe’s best-known long-distance cycling routes.
Starting in Mautern
The ride begins in Mautern an der Donau, on the southern side of the Danube in Lower Austria. Mautern is an important point on this Cycling Horizon journey because it marks the beginning of the final day’s ride towards Vienna.
Leaving Mautern, the route continues east along the Danube corridor. The character of the landscape gradually changes as the journey moves away from the Wachau and continues through the flatter countryside towards Tulln.
For cyclists completing a multi-day Passau to Vienna journey, this section offers relatively straightforward riding. There are no major climbs to interrupt the rhythm of the ride, and the asphalt surface makes progress comfortable.
With just 64 metres of elevation gain across 45.37 kilometres, the route is almost completely flat from a cycling perspective.
Easy cycling through Lower Austria
The Mautern to Tulln cycling route is classified as Easy according to the Cycling Horizon difficulty system. Although 45 kilometres provides a substantial ride, the extremely low elevation gain keeps the physical demands moderate.
The recorded riding time is approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes. Actual travel time will depend on individual pace and the number of stops made along the way. Touring cyclists should therefore allow additional time when using this section as part of a relaxed cycling holiday.
The route’s asphalt surface makes it suitable for many types of bicycles, including touring bikes, trekking bikes, hybrid bikes and e-bikes. No specialized gravel setup is required for this section.
The combination of distance and flat terrain also makes Mautern → Tulln useful for cyclists who want to cover a meaningful distance without dealing with significant climbing.
Following EuroVelo 6 towards Tulln
As the journey continues east, Tulln becomes the next major destination on the route towards Vienna.
This part of EuroVelo 6 passes through the Lower Austrian Danube corridor, with a mixture of countryside, settlements and dedicated cycling infrastructure encountered during the ride. The predominantly flat landscape is characteristic of this stage of the journey.
For long-distance cyclists, Tulln is also a useful reference point because Vienna is getting increasingly close. Riders following the Danube eastwards are now entering the final part of the classic Passau to Vienna cycling journey.
The relatively easy terrain means that cyclists can concentrate on maintaining a comfortable rhythm and experiencing the changing surroundings rather than managing demanding gradients.
Part of the Passau to Vienna cycling journey
Mautern → Tulln forms part of the Cycling Horizon Passau → Vienna series, documenting the journey along EuroVelo 6 from the cyclist’s perspective.
The complete journey is divided into individual sections and useful combined routes. This allows cyclists to explore shorter portions independently or combine them when planning their own multi-day itinerary.
At 45.37 km, Mautern to Tulln is one of the longer combined sections in the series. However, its minimal elevation gain means that distance rather than climbing is the primary consideration when planning the ride.
Cyclists travelling all the way from Passau to Vienna can use these individual route sections to decide how to structure their own stages according to available time, fitness and preferred daily distance.
Watch the complete real-world cycling route
The Cycling Horizon video documents the actual ride from Mautern to Tulln rather than presenting only selected highlights.
Watching the full route provides a cyclist’s-eye view of the cycling paths, roads, settlements and surrounding landscape encountered along the journey. This can be particularly useful when researching EuroVelo 6 before travelling to Austria.
A traditional route map shows where the track goes, but a real-world cycling video provides additional information about what the route actually looks and feels like from the bicycle.
The footage can therefore be used both for route research and as a virtual cycling experience. Indoor cyclists can also follow the real-world journey while training at home.
GPX track and interactive route map
A GPX track for Mautern → Tulln is available on Cycling Horizon for use with compatible GPS cycling computers, navigation devices and cycling applications.
The interactive map allows you to examine the complete route before riding, while the downloadable GPX track provides practical navigation data for following the same route yourself.
Together with the full cycling video, these resources provide three complementary ways to explore the route: watch the actual ride, inspect the geographical track on the map and use the GPX file for navigation.
This is particularly useful when planning a longer EuroVelo 6 cycling trip through Austria, where individual sections can be combined according to your preferred itinerary.
Cycling from Mautern to Tulln
At 45.37 km with only 64 m of elevation gain, the Mautern to Tulln route provides an accessible and mostly flat section of the EuroVelo 6 Danube Cycle Route. The asphalt surface, Easy difficulty rating and approximately 2 hour 9 minute riding time make it suitable for a broad range of cyclists.
Whether you are completing the full Passau to Vienna cycling journey, planning your own Danube cycling holiday or looking for a longer but relatively easy ride through Lower Austria, Mautern → Tulln provides a practical route towards the Austrian capital.
Watch the complete Cycling Horizon video, explore the interactive map and download the GPX track to plan or experience the Mautern to Tulln cycling route along the Danube.
