Schlogen → Aschach is a scenic 26.37 km cycling stage along the Danube in Austria, following the EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route through the Upper Danube Valley. With only 73 m of elevation gain, this easy section is suitable 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 the previous Schlogen section towards Aschach. The route follows the Danube through a beautiful riverside landscape, combining quiet cycling paths, forested surroundings, and views of the river.
The Schlogen → Aschach stage is a practical option for cyclists looking for an accessible section of EuroVelo 6 without significant climbing. At 26.37 km, it is long enough for a useful training ride while remaining manageable as part of a longer multi-day journey.
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.
Schlogen → Aschach | EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route
The Schlogen → Aschach cycling route is a 26.37 km section of the EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route in Austria. Following the Danube through the Upper Danube Valley, this stage combines quiet cycling paths, riverside scenery, forested hills, and a relatively flat route profile. With just 73 metres of elevation gain, it is classified as an Easy cycling route and is suitable for relaxed rides, route exploration, and indoor cycling training.
This route is part of the Cycling Horizon Passau → Vienna cycling journey, a four-day cycling journey following the Danube from Passau towards Vienna. Schlogen → Aschach continues directly from the previous stage, Engelhartszell → Schlogen, and represents Day 1 – Stage 4 of the journey.
Cycling from Schlogen to Aschach
The route from Schlogen to Aschach follows the Danube through one of the characteristic landscapes of the Upper Danube Valley. The river remains the defining feature of the ride, while wooded hills and natural surroundings create a scenic backdrop along the route.
At 26.37 km, the stage is long enough to provide a meaningful cycling session without becoming demanding. The relatively small amount of climbing — only 73 metres of elevation gain — makes this an accessible section for cyclists who prefer steady riding rather than a route dominated by climbs.
The route is particularly suitable for cyclists looking for a manageable section of the EuroVelo 6 in Austria. It can be ridden as an individual day ride or combined with the surrounding stages to create a longer Danube cycling journey.
EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route
EuroVelo 6 is one of Europe’s best-known long-distance cycling routes, following several of Europe’s major rivers. The Danube section provides a natural east-west cycling corridor through numerous countries and is particularly attractive for cyclists interested in long-distance touring.
The Schlogen → Aschach section forms part of the Austrian Danube route and connects the Schlogen area with Aschach. For cyclists travelling from Passau towards Vienna, this stage continues the journey downstream along the Danube.
Cycling Horizon documents the route as part of a complete sequence of individual stages. This approach makes it possible to follow the larger journey step by step while also providing individual GPX tracks for route planning and navigation.
Real-world 4K cycling video
Cycling Horizon provides a complete real-world 4K cycling video of the Schlogen → Aschach route. The video is recorded directly from the cyclist’s perspective and follows the actual route from start to finish.
Rather than showing only selected highlights, the video allows you to experience the road, cycling path, surroundings, and progression of the route as they appear during the ride. This makes it useful for cyclists who want to preview the route before travelling to Austria or simply experience the Danube cycling scenery from home.
The video can also be used for indoor cycling training. The relatively flat profile of the route makes it suitable for steady endurance sessions, recovery rides, or relaxed indoor cycling while following a real-world route.
GPX download and route planning
A GPX file for the Schlogen → Aschach route is available directly from this page. The track can be downloaded and transferred to a compatible cycling computer, GPS device, or navigation application.
Using the GPX track together with the route map and the complete 4K cycling video provides a more complete picture of the ride. The GPX file can be used for navigation and planning, while the video gives you a visual preview of the actual route and surroundings.
This combination is central to the Cycling Horizon concept: real-world cycling routes, GPX tracks, maps, and complete cycling videos in one place.
Route information
Route: Schlogen → Aschach, Austria
Distance: 26.37 km
Elevation gain: 73 m
Elevation loss: 84 m
Surface: Asphalt
Difficulty: Easy
Route: EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route
Journey: Passau → Vienna
Stage: Day 1 – Stage 4
The Schlogen → Aschach route is a scenic and accessible section of the Austrian Danube Cycle Route. Whether you are planning a longer EuroVelo 6 cycling tour, looking for a shorter ride along the Danube, preparing for a future trip to Austria, or using real-world routes for indoor cycling, this stage provides a practical way to experience this part of the route.
With the GPX download, route map, and complete 4K cycling video together, you can plan the ride, preview the route, and follow the same track on your own cycling adventure along the Danube.
