Combine the cycle tour with a visit of one of the cultural sites such as Austria’s biggest Benedictine Abbey "Stift Melk" and the famous ruin in Dürnstein, where English king Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. After a stroll through the historic town of Krems, continue the journey towards Vienna, Austria's enchanting capital full of cultural delights. From Vienna to the border of Slovakia you cross the Donau-Auen national park. There are also great bike & boat cruise offers available, as well as the possibility to combine bike & train on many sections. You can be sure of excellent cycling conditions along the Danube Cycle Route. It was officially named a quality cycling route by ADFC, Germany’s most renowned cyclists’ organization. It received four of five possible stars.