Cycle from Mautern to Zwentendorf an der Donau on EuroVelo 6 – the Danube Cycle Route, following the Danube through the peaceful landscapes of Lower Austria. This 31.79 km cycling route has only 40 m of elevation gain, making it an easy and predominantly flat ride towards Vienna.
Starting in Mautern, the route continues east along the Danube through a mixture of riverside scenery, quiet countryside and dedicated cycling paths. With very little climbing, this section is well suited to touring cyclists and anyone looking for a relaxed ride along one of Europe’s most famous long-distance cycling routes.
The ride forms part of Day 4 of the 4-day Passau to Vienna cycling journey, connecting two shorter Cycling Horizon sections into one longer route. Zwentendorf an der Donau provides a natural stopping point before continuing further east towards Tulln and Vienna.
Watch the complete cycling video, explore the route on the interactive map and download the GPX file to follow the same route yourself.
Mautern to Zwentendorf an der Donau – EuroVelo 6 Danube Cycle Route
The cycling route from Mautern to Zwentendorf an der Donau follows EuroVelo 6 – the Danube Cycle Route through the peaceful landscapes of Lower Austria. Covering 31.79 km with only 40 m of elevation gain, this is an easy and predominantly flat ride that continues east along the Danube towards Vienna.
This route combines two shorter sections of the Cycling Horizon journey and forms part of Day 4 of the 4-day cycling trip from Passau to Vienna. With a gentle elevation profile, mostly asphalt surfaces and established cycling infrastructure, it is a comfortable section for touring cyclists and a good example of why the Austrian Danube Cycle Route is so popular for multi-day cycling trips.
Cycling from Mautern along the Danube
The ride begins in Mautern, on the southern bank of the Danube opposite Krems. After the more varied scenery encountered further west, the landscape gradually opens as the route continues downstream through Lower Austria.
The Danube remains the defining feature of the journey, while the cycling route passes through a mixture of riverside landscapes, agricultural areas and small settlements. Long, relatively flat stretches allow cyclists to maintain a comfortable pace without having to deal with significant climbs.
This section is particularly suitable for riders who enjoy relaxed long-distance cycling. With only 40 metres of climbing across almost 32 kilometres, elevation is hardly a factor, leaving more opportunity to enjoy the surroundings and the experience of travelling through Austria by bicycle.
An easy section of EuroVelo 6
The Mautern to Zwentendorf an der Donau cycling route is classified as Easy according to the Cycling Horizon difficulty system. The distance of 31.79 km makes it substantial enough for a standalone ride while remaining accessible to cyclists who do not want to spend an entire day on the bike.
The predominantly asphalt surface makes the route suitable for touring bikes, trekking bikes, gravel bikes and road bikes. There are no major climbs, technical off-road sections or demanding mountain terrain.
For cyclists travelling with luggage, the flat profile is particularly welcome. The Danube Cycle Route is designed around long-distance touring, and this section provides the kind of straightforward riding that makes it possible to cover considerable distances without excessive physical demands.
Cycling through Lower Austria towards Vienna
One of the most interesting aspects of travelling east along the Danube is watching the landscape gradually change as Vienna gets closer. The route remains largely peaceful, but the journey is steadily moving away from the western sections of the Danube Valley and towards the more populated areas surrounding the Austrian capital.
Zwentendorf an der Donau provides a useful endpoint for this particular section. From here, EuroVelo 6 continues east towards Tulln and eventually Vienna.
For cyclists planning their own trip, dividing the route into sections such as Mautern–Zwentendorf can make the journey easier to organise. It also allows individual parts of the Danube Cycle Route to be ridden independently rather than requiring the entire Passau–Vienna journey to be completed at once.
Part of the Passau to Vienna cycling journey
This ride is part of the Cycling Horizon 4-day Passau to Vienna journey, following the Danube through Austria on one of Europe’s best-known long-distance cycling corridors.
EuroVelo 6 extends far beyond Austria, but the Passau–Vienna section is particularly well suited to cycle touring because of its relatively gentle terrain and extensive cycling infrastructure. The combination of river scenery, towns and long stretches of dedicated cycling paths makes it accessible to a wide range of cyclists.
By Day 4, Vienna is already within reach. The Mautern–Zwentendorf section therefore feels like the beginning of the final approach to the Austrian capital, while still retaining much of the quieter character associated with cycling along the Danube.
Ride from Mautern to Zwentendorf yourself
The full Cycling Horizon video shows the complete ride from Mautern to Zwentendorf an der Donau from the cyclist’s perspective. Rather than showing only selected highlights, the video lets you see the route as it actually appears during the ride, including the cycling infrastructure, road surfaces and surrounding landscape.
Before riding the route yourself, you can explore it on the interactive map and download the GPX file for use with a Garmin cycling computer, smartphone or another compatible navigation device.
With 31.79 km, only 40 m of elevation gain and an Easy difficulty rating, CH0090 is a relaxed section of the EuroVelo 6 Danube Cycle Route and another step towards completing the journey from Passau to Vienna.
