You will have to look around hard to find another classic cycle path that is as popular as Lake Constance. Three countries participate in the large lake in the heart of Europe. Austria, Germany and Switzerland add a special flair to the lake. This unique symbiosis of various cultures contributed a number of precious treasures of art. To mention only a few of them: Cultural heritage Island Reichenau, baroque style pilgrims church Birnau or the historic old town of Stein on Rhine. Add the marvellous countryside along the lake and a cycle path winding the way through idyllic meadows, along glittering water and in front of the stunning peaks of the Alps.
Make the most of your stay and visit flower island Mainau or stroll through the very well maintained old town of Constance. Here the Council of Constance met from 1414 to 1418 in the Munster and the Council House under presiding Emperor Sigismund. The objective of the council was a thorough reform of the roman-catholic church. Very interesting are also the aquariums of Seal Life Centre and the archaeological museum.
Cat. A: Gailingen/Stein am Rhein/Wangen (approx. 30 - 40 km) I Cat. B: Gailingen/Stein am Rhein (approx. 30 - 40 km)
On the southern shore of the Lake Untersee you cycle along the lake trough picturesque Swiss fishing villages to Stein am Rhein with its frescoed medieval houses. From there it is only a stone’s throw to the town of Gallingen.
Cat. A: Überlingen (approx. 40 - 60 km) I Cat. B: Ludwigshafen/Sipplingen/Überlingen (approx. 40 - 60 km)
Today you will circumnavigate the Höri peninsula, where Otto Dix and Herman Hesse once lived. You take a brake in the old imperial and present-day spa town Radolfszell. Afterwards you cross the Bodnarück and have to accept a very short gradient. The arrival at the Lake Überlingen See compensate with great views of the Swabian Sea.
Cat. A: Kressbronn/Lindau (approx. 50 - 60 km) I Cat. B: Kressbron/Nonnenhorn (approx. 50 - 55 km)
You cycle through vineyards to Friedrichshafen. On the way you will pass the baroque pilgrimage church Birnau. In Meersburg you should visit the beautiful old town and the old castle. A visit of the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen is worthwhile. Your journey continues to Kressbronn or to the island town of Lindau.
Cat. A: Arbon (approx. 50 km) I Cat. B: Höchst/Rorschach (approx. 40 - 50 km)
Next station is Bregenz. The capital of Austrian federal country Vorarlberg is renowned for the yearly summer festival on the biggest lake-stage worldwide. Afterwards you cross the delta of river Rhine, home of an important natural reserve.
Cat. A: Constance (approx. 35 km) I Cat. B: Constance (approx. 60 km)
On your last day you visit Romanshorn, largest and most important Swiss port on Lake Constance. Along the lake you cross the apple-canton Thurgau. Tidy little half timbered villages line the way back to Constance. Today you should visit island Mainau, if you did not have the opportunity earlier. Return of rental bicycles and overnight in Constance.
Day
7
Departure or extension
Tour character
The first 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.
Prices and events
All data for 2023 at a glance
Place of arrival: Konstanz
Season 1
18.03.2023 - 31.03.2023
08.10.2023 - 22.10.2023
Arrival daily
Season 2
01.04.2023 - 10.05.2023
15.09.2023 - 07.10.2023
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Season 3
11.05.2023 - 25.05.2023
11.06.2023 - 30.06.2023
01.09.2023 - 14.09.2023
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Season 4
26.05.2023 - 10.06.2023
01.07.2023 - 31.08.2023
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Lake Constance Highlights, 7 days, Cat. A, DE-BORKK-07A
Base price
799.00
899.00
999.00
1,099.00
Surcharge single room
279.00
279.00
279.00
279.00
Lake Constance Highlights, 7 days, Cat. B, DE-BORKK-07B
Base price
599.00
699.00
799.00
899.00
Surcharge single room
229.00
229.00
229.00
229.00
Category A: hotels of 3***- or 4****
Category B: hotels, inns and guesthouses of 2**- or 3***
Season1
Mar 18, 2023 - Mar 31, 2023
Oct 8, 2023 - Oct 22, 2023
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Season2
Apr 1, 2023 - May 10, 2023
Sep 15, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023
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Season3
May 11, 2023 - May 25, 2023
Jun 11, 2023 - Jun 30, 2023
Sep 1, 2023 - Sep 14, 2023
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Season4
May 26, 2023 - Jun 10, 2023
Jul 1, 2023 - Aug 31, 2023
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Lake Constance Highlights, 7 days, Cat. A, DE-BORKK-07A
Entrance rosarium museum Constance, 1 cup of coffee is included
GPS Data available
Service hotline
If bike rental: Rental bike insurance included
Infos
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
Constance train station
Zürich, Friedrichshafen, Basel, Karlsruhe, Memmingen or Stuttgart airport
Parking in Constance: You can park at the office of our partner travel agency for € 45,- per week, reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance. Or at a public multy storey car park for approx. € 20,- per day.
Please note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
It is possible to begin from any stage destination.