A guidebook to cycling the first 1269km (789 miles) of the Danube Cycleway from the Black Forest in Germany, through Austria and dipping into Slovakia, to Budapest, Hungary. The route, which is on a gentle downhill gradient as it follows the course of Europe’s second longest river, is suitable for cyclists of every ability. A fit cyclist could complete the route in two weeks.

The route travels east, following the river from its source. It is described across 29 stages, averaging 44km (27 miles) per stage.

• 1:150,000 mapping included for each stage
• GPX files available to download
• Refreshment and accommodation information given for each stage
• Advice on planning and preparation
• Volume 1 of a two-volume series of the full Danube Cycleway route