Cycling in Vilshofen an der Donau
1 cycling route from Vilshofen an der Donau, Germany, 109 km, 109 km mapped in all, with up to 359 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (3 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 20% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane. 1 named climb; the high point is 463 m on Vilshofen an der Donau to Linz. Best months to ride: May to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 109 km
- Biggest day
- 359 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- May to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout — 8 km of gravel or unpaved road across the routes.
- Roads
- 20% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane · 7 km on cycle paths or lanes.
- High point
- 463 m on Vilshofen an der Donau to Linz.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb.
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route.
Cycling guide to Vilshofen an der Donau
Cyclists riding from Vilshofen an der Donau can take a 108.8 km point-to-point route to Linz, passing through numerous villages including Windorf, Passau, and Engelhartszell. This cross-border route covers parts of Germany and Austria, providing a varied cycling experience with a mix of paved and some gravel surfaces. Riders encounter a variety of towns and village settings along the way, with railway stations nearby at 46 km, making access and return options convenient. The route features climbing with a maximum elevation of 463 m, including a 5 km climb starting at 65.9 km with an average gradient of 3.3% and a maximum of 5.8%. The roads are 90% paved with 7% gravel or unpaved, 21.8 km on main roads lack cycle lanes, and 7.2 km are cycle paths. There is a longest stretch of 9.6 km without services, so preparation is advised.
More on terrain
Terrain
The route features rolling terrain with a notable climb of 5 km averaging 3.3% gradient and peaking at 463 m elevation. Most gradients remain moderate, and the route’s elevation gain totals 359 m.