Does anyone know who would rent a bike in Melk for a one way trip? Pick up in Melk and drop off in Krems. Most of what I am finding seems very vague or else requires a return trip.
Posted by
OP
Madison, WI, USA
534 posts
Thanks Connie! I am suspecting that the one way option is going to be hard to find. I will see if Corinne has any suggestions.
Posted by
Everett, WA
1299 posts
Amy- I can't help you but you might try the above link. It will take you to an old post. The first response is from Corinna who lives in Krems and therefore is an expert on the area. She if very friendly and I'm sure she would be happy to advise you. We rented from a hotel in Melk, but we had to bring the bikes back to them. I know you used to be able to rent at the train station and drop the bike off partway to Krems, but I have heard they don't do that any more. (we didn't try, so I'm not sure how accurate that info is.) We biked to Krems and took the boat back to Melk. Good luck
Posted by
Everett, WA
1299 posts
P.S.- Just click on the "private message" under Corinna's name and you can send her a personal message
Posted by
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
77 posts
Please let me know what you find since we are interested in doing the same if possible
Thanks
Posted by
Winnipeg
590 posts
I am curious as well as I am in the same dilemma!
Posted by
Seattle, WA
17284 posts
Someone on Tripadvisor just asked the same question and got some good answers. Let's see if this link to the discussion will work:
If it doesn't work, go to the "Danube Valley " forums on Tripadvisor and look for the thrread. It was posted today.
Posted by
OP
Madison, WI, USA
534 posts
Thanks Lola - it looks like the Blue Danube website wants a return trip. Bike one way, boat the other. It isn't specific - but it seems implied that it is a two way process. The Power Pedals website seems to be based in Vienna, though I will research that one further.
I am feeling a bit out of luck here. But I am determined to make this work somehow. The bike trip from Melk to Krems sounds ideal, but we won't have time to take the 3 hr boat ride back (twice as long because it is upstream) just to return a bike.
I will keep you all in mind as I continue to hunt.
Posted by
Winnipeg
590 posts
The hostel that I will be staying at - Hostel Ruthensteiner- says on their web site that they do day tours of a bike/wine tasting tour of the Wachau Valley. I will be there in a few weeks and will let everyone know.
Posted by
OP
Madison, WI, USA
534 posts
Your awesome - thanks Kate! I won't be there until October.