Itinerary

Enjoy a stroll through the very well maintained old town of Constance with council house, the Munster, and the maze of little alleyways of Niederburg. Not to forget the Mediterranean harbour with famous “Imperia”.

Passing the old imperial- and todays spa-town Radolfzell you cycle via Bodanrück to the Lake Überlinger See and its town of the same name.

approx. 35 – 50 km

115 m

125 m

You will see the baroque pilgrims church Birnau and the old city of Meersburg on your way to Friedrichshafen. In Nonnenhorn you reach the old Bavarian boarder. Your overnight stay is in the booked category.

approx. 45 – 60 km

70 – 95 m

70 – 100 m

Today you cycle to Lindau and Bregenz, which is famous for its annual festivals on the biggest outdoor stage of the world (located on the Lake). Afterwards you cross the Rhine delta – an important nature reserve.

approx. 30 – 55 km

45 – 65 m

45 – 70 m

You go to Romanshorn (biggest harbour in Switzerland). Afterwards you cycle next to the Lake back to Constance. There is the possibility to visit the island of Mainau.

approx. 30 – 50 km

35 – 60 m

25 – 60 m

Passing pittoresque Swiss fishing villages along the south bank of Lake Untersee you cycle to Stein on Rhine and further on to Schaffhausen.

approx. 50 km

115 m

120 m

Excursion to the Rhine waterfalls, then on the other side of the Rhine back to Stein on Rhine. Along the river Höri to Gaienhofen, where you take the boat to the island Reichenau and back to Constance.

approx. 45 km + Boat Trip

255 m

Tour character

The first three stages are a little bit hilly. Lake Constance cycle path runs along the edge of the lake, mostly flat and without traffic. Sometimes minor roads are used, allowing beautiful scenic views. Appropriate for families.

easy

Prices

Category A: hotels of national 3*- and 4*-level

Category B: hotels, inns, and guest houses of 2*- and 3*-level

Prices per person in CHF

Services & Information

Services

Included:

Luggage transfer between the hotels
Carefully elaborated route
Detailed travel documents 1x per room
1 entry to Rosgarten Museum incl. 1 cup of coffee
1 boat trip to the Rhine Falls Rock
1 boat trip Gaienhofen - Reichenau incl. bike
GPS-data is available
Service hotline

Note:

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
Bicycle rental, including rental bicycle insurance
Start and End of the trip is possible at each destination
Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)

Information

Arrival/Departure:

Constance train station
Zürich, Friedrichshafen, Basel, Karlsruhe, Memmingen or Stuttgart airport
In Constance you can park at the office for CHF 55.- for the duration of your tour, reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance
Public multy storey car parks (Fischermarkt, Dammgasse, Lago, Altstadt, Benediktinerplatz), for approx. CHF 30.- per day, no reservation possible, to be paid for at the time

Other important information:

The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance.
Travel cancellation insurance, including travel interruption insurance is recommended.

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Cycling holidays Lake Constance with Rhine Falls