Cycle from Zwentendorf an der Donau to Höflein an der Donau on EuroVelo 6 – the Danube Cycle Route, following the Danube east through the peaceful landscapes of Lower Austria. This 32.68 km cycling route has only 52 m of elevation gain, making it an easy and predominantly flat ride towards Vienna.
The route combines long stretches of relaxed riverside cycling with quiet countryside, small settlements and dedicated cycling paths. With very little climbing and an easy elevation profile, this section is well suited to touring cyclists and anyone looking for a comfortable 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. Höflein an der Donau marks the final stage before the route continues towards Nußdorf and central Vienna.
Watch the complete cycling video, explore the route on the interactive map and download the GPX file to follow the same route yourself.
Zwentendorf an der Donau to Höflein an der Donau – EuroVelo 6 Danube Cycle Route
The cycling route from Zwentendorf an der Donau to Höflein an der Donau follows EuroVelo 6 – the Danube Cycle Route east through Lower Austria towards Vienna. Covering 32.68 km with only 52 m of elevation gain, this is an easy and predominantly flat ride that is particularly well suited to relaxed cycling and long-distance touring.
This route forms part of Day 4 of the 4-day Cycling Horizon journey from Passau to Vienna. By this stage of the trip, the terrain along the Danube is noticeably flat, allowing for comfortable progress towards the Austrian capital. The combination of low elevation gain, asphalt surfaces and established cycling infrastructure makes this section accessible to a wide range of cyclists.
Cycling from Zwentendorf along the Danube
The ride starts in Zwentendorf an der Donau and continues east along the Danube. The landscape is characterised by the broad river valley, agricultural land and small settlements typical of this part of Lower Austria.
With very little climbing, the route provides long stretches where it is possible to settle into a comfortable rhythm. Rather than demanding steep ascents or technical riding, this section is about steady progress along the Danube and enjoying the changing scenery as Vienna gets closer.
The route is predominantly on asphalt, making it suitable for touring bikes, trekking bikes, gravel bikes and road bikes. Cyclists carrying luggage should also find the gentle elevation profile particularly convenient on a multi-day journey.
An easy 32.68 km section of EuroVelo 6
With 32.68 km of distance and just 52 metres of elevation gain, the Zwentendorf–Höflein route is classified as Easy according to the Cycling Horizon difficulty system. It can be ridden as an individual route or incorporated into a longer stage along EuroVelo 6.
The relatively short distance also gives cyclists flexibility when planning their journey. It can serve as a comfortable standalone ride, while stronger touring cyclists can combine it with neighbouring sections and continue towards Vienna on the same day.
There are no significant climbs defining this route. Instead, the character of the ride comes from the Danube landscape and the experience of travelling through Lower Austria on one of Europe’s best-known long-distance cycling corridors.
Approaching Vienna on the Danube Cycle Route
This section is particularly interesting within the larger Passau to Vienna cycling journey because the Austrian capital is now close. After several days following the Danube east from Passau, the final destination gradually becomes more tangible.
The route finishes in Höflein an der Donau, from where EuroVelo 6 continues towards Nußdorf and Vienna. Höflein therefore provides a useful endpoint for cyclists who want to divide the final approach to Vienna into manageable sections.
For riders planning a multi-day tour, breaking the Danube Cycle Route into routes of around 30 kilometres can also provide additional flexibility. Individual sections can be combined according to available time, fitness level and accommodation plans.
Part of the Passau to Vienna cycling journey
The Zwentendorf–Höflein ride forms part of the final day of the Cycling Horizon 4-day Passau to Vienna journey. The complete trip follows the Danube through Austria, linking a series of individual routes that can also be ridden independently.
EuroVelo 6 is one of Europe’s major long-distance cycling routes, and the Austrian Danube section is particularly attractive for cycle touring. Relatively gentle terrain and extensive cycling infrastructure make it possible to cover longer distances without the sustained climbing associated with many other European cycling regions.
For this part of the journey, the emphasis is firmly on easy riding. With Vienna getting closer and almost no significant elevation to overcome, the Zwentendorf–Höflein section provides a relaxed continuation of the final stage.
Ride from Zwentendorf to Höflein yourself
The complete Cycling Horizon video shows the Zwentendorf an der Donau to Höflein an der Donau route from the cyclist’s perspective. Instead of presenting only selected highlights, the video lets you see the actual riding experience, including the cycling paths, road surfaces and surrounding landscape.
You can also explore the route on the interactive map above and download the GPX file for navigation with a Garmin cycling computer, smartphone or another compatible device.
With 32.68 km, 52 m of elevation gain and an Easy difficulty rating, CH0091 is a straightforward and enjoyable section of the EuroVelo 6 Danube Cycle Route and one of the final stretches of the journey from Passau to Vienna.
