Cycle from Tulln to Vienna along EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route, following the Danube through Lower Austria towards the Austrian capital. This 48.57 km route has only 169 m of elevation gain, making it an easy and mostly flat ride suitable for touring cyclists, recreational riders and e-bike users.
Starting in Tulln, the route continues east along the Danube through open countryside, riverside landscapes and settlements before gradually entering the urban environment of Vienna. The gentle profile allows for relaxed cycling while covering a substantial distance on the final part of the classic Passau to Vienna cycling journey.
This section provides an excellent opportunity to experience the transition from the Lower Austrian Danube landscape into Vienna from a cyclist’s perspective. Watch the complete real-world cycling video to see the actual route and riding conditions, explore the interactive map, and download the GPX track to follow the Tulln to Vienna route yourself.
Cycling from Tulln to Vienna on EuroVelo 6
The cycling route from Tulln to Vienna follows EuroVelo 6 – Danube Cycle Route through Lower Austria and into the Austrian capital. Covering 48.57 km with 169 m of elevation gain, this is an easy and mostly flat ride that forms the final major section of the Cycling Horizon journey from Passau to Vienna.
The route is on asphalt, with a recorded riding time of approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes. The combination of moderate distance, limited climbing and a good riding surface makes this section suitable for touring cyclists, recreational riders and e-bike users following the Danube towards Vienna.
Starting in Tulln, the route continues east along the Danube before gradually entering the increasingly urban environment of Vienna and finishing at Vienna Hauptbahnhof.
Starting in Tulln
The ride begins in Tulln an der Donau, an important stop on the Danube Cycle Route through Lower Austria. From here, EuroVelo 6 continues east towards Vienna, making this section a natural final stage for cyclists completing the classic Passau to Vienna journey.
Leaving Tulln, the route follows the Danube corridor through predominantly flat terrain. With only 169 metres of elevation gain across 48.57 kilometres, there are no major climbing challenges, allowing cyclists to maintain a comfortable and consistent pace.
The relatively gentle profile is particularly useful on a multi-day cycling tour. After several days of riding along the Danube, the final approach to Vienna remains accessible without introducing a demanding mountainous finish.
Easy cycling along the Danube
The Tulln to Vienna cycling route is classified as Easy according to the Cycling Horizon difficulty system. Although the distance approaches 50 kilometres, the limited elevation gain and asphalt surface keep the route manageable for a broad range of cyclists.
The recorded riding time is approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes. Actual travel time will depend on riding speed, navigation, stops and sightseeing, so cyclists exploring the route at a relaxed pace should allow additional time.
Because the route is on asphalt, it can be ridden with touring bikes, trekking bikes, hybrid bikes, road-oriented bicycles and e-bikes. No specialized gravel equipment is required for this section.
For cyclists travelling with luggage, the mostly flat terrain also makes it possible to maintain steady progress without repeated steep climbs.
From Lower Austria towards Vienna
One of the most interesting aspects of this section is the gradual transition from the landscape of Lower Austria into the urban environment of Vienna.
The Danube remains the central geographical feature of the journey, while the surroundings progressively change as the route approaches Austria’s capital. This gives the Tulln to Vienna section a different character from earlier parts of the Passau to Vienna journey.
Instead of ending immediately on reaching the outskirts of Vienna, the Cycling Horizon route continues through the city to Vienna Hbf, providing a practical endpoint with access to one of Austria’s main railway stations.
For touring cyclists, this can be particularly useful when planning onward travel after completing the Danube Cycle Route.
The final section of the Passau to Vienna journey
Tulln → Vienna forms part of the Cycling Horizon Passau → Vienna series, documenting the journey along EuroVelo 6 from the cyclist’s perspective.
Together with the preceding Mautern → Tulln section, this route completes the fourth day of the journey towards Vienna. The complete trip is divided into individual sections and useful combined routes, allowing cyclists to explore specific portions of EuroVelo 6 independently.
This structure also makes route planning more flexible. Riders can use the shorter sections to build their own itinerary according to available time, preferred daily distance and accommodation plans.
The Tulln to Vienna route is therefore useful both as a standalone ride and as the final part of a longer multi-day cycling journey along the Austrian Danube.
Watch the complete real-world cycling route
The Cycling Horizon video documents the actual ride from Tulln to Vienna, showing the route continuously from the cyclist’s perspective rather than presenting only selected highlights.
Watching the full ride provides a realistic impression of the cycling paths, roads, surroundings and changing environment encountered on the approach to Vienna. This can provide useful context for cyclists researching EuroVelo 6 before travelling to Austria.
A route map shows where the track goes, while the real-world cycling video helps show what riding the route actually looks like.
The footage can also be used as a virtual cycling experience or as visual material for indoor cycling sessions.
GPX track and interactive route map
A GPX track for Tulln → Vienna Hbf is available on Cycling Horizon for use with compatible GPS cycling computers, navigation devices and cycling applications.
The interactive map allows you to inspect the complete route before riding it, while the downloadable GPX track can be used to follow the same route yourself.
Together, the full cycling video, interactive map and GPX download provide several ways to prepare for the journey. You can examine the route geographically, see the actual riding environment and then use the navigation track when cycling from Tulln to Vienna.
This is particularly useful for cyclists planning their own EuroVelo 6 or Passau to Vienna cycling trip.
Cycling from Tulln to Vienna
At 48.57 km with 169 m of elevation gain, the Tulln to Vienna route provides an accessible final section of the EuroVelo 6 Danube Cycle Route towards Austria’s capital. Its asphalt surface, Easy difficulty rating and approximately 2 hour 35 minute riding time make it suitable for a wide range of cyclists.
The route combines relaxed Danube cycling with the experience of gradually approaching Vienna and ultimately reaching Vienna Hauptbahnhof.
Whether you are completing the full Passau to Vienna cycling journey or riding this section independently, Tulln → Vienna provides a practical and rewarding way to reach the Austrian capital by bicycle.
Watch the complete Cycling Horizon video, explore the interactive route map and download the GPX track to plan or experience the Tulln to Vienna cycling route along EuroVelo 6.
