Three countries in one week: Germany, Switzerland and Austria
Relaxed cycling on quiet roads and cycle paths
Family-run hotels in historic towns and villages
Beautiful landscapes: mountains, vineyards and orchards
Cycling around Lake Constance, one of the world’s most beautiful lakes, you explore the three countries that share it’s shores: Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Easy, scenic day rides on flat, car free and clearly signposted cycle paths make it the most popular cycle path in Europe.
Start in the charming and lively university town of Constance, continue past pretty villages to the quintessentially preserved Swiss medieval town of Stein am Rhein.
Cycling along the Northern shore and it’s “Riveiera” feeling, you reach the German town of Überlinge where you an relax at a waterfront coffee or go for a dip in the Bodensee Thermal Spa.
Alternating vineyards with forests and the majestic alps as a backdrop, you head south to Friedrichshafen, known for its wines and Zeppelin museum. Continue through more vineyards until you reach the picture-perfect Bavarian town of Lindau, located on a small island.
The last stretch through Austria and Switzerland brings you back to Constance through a series of small lakeside villages, making a full circle.
(*) NOTE: Discounts for children from 25% to 100% depending on age
The first three sections are slightly hilly otherwise the rest is all quite flat along paved cycle paths or secondary roads that run close to the lake. The path sometimes follows brief sections that are unpaved. Around Friedrichshafen the cycle path is alongside the main road. The trip is suitable for families.
Day 1: Arrive in Constance/Kreuzlingen
Day 2: Constance – Gailingen / Stein am Rhein (30 - 40 km / 18,5 - 25 mi)
Day 3: Stein am Rhei – Überlingen (50 - 40 km / 31 - 25 mi)
Day 4: Überlingen – Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn (60 km / 37 mi)
Day 5: Kressbronn – Höchst / Rorschach (50 km / 31 mi)
Day 6: Höchst – Constance (35 km / 22 mi)
Day 7: End of program or extension of day
Day 1: Arrive in Constance/Kreuzlingen
Take the opportunity to visit the island of Mainau, wander through Constance’s old town or visit the aquariums in the Sea Life Center and go to the Archaeological Museum.
Day 2: Constance – Gailingen / Stein am Rhein (30 - 40 km / 18,5 - 25 mi)
Constance – Stein am Rhein / Öhningen / Gaienhofen (30 - 40 km / 18,5 - 25 mi)
First, you cycle along the southern Swiss shore of the Untersee and pass many villages, presenting themselves typical to this region. Finally you reach the little, pittoresque town of Stein am Rhein with its many frescoed houses. Depending on where you are staying the night, you might cross the border again for Gailingen or Gaienhofen.
Day 3: Stein am Rhei – Überlingen (50 - 40 km / 31 - 25 mi)
Stein am Rhein / Öhningen / Gaienhofen – Überlingen (50 - 40 km / 31 - 25 mi)
Today you circle the romantic peninsula Höri. The famous painter Otto Dix and the well-known author Hermann Hesse used to call this place their home. In the old imperial town on Radolfzell you take a little break before you cross the Bodanrück. A short steep incline is on your way to Überlingen, the only one all around Lake Constance
Day 4: Überlingen – Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn (60 km / 37 mi)
From Überlingen you cycle through vineyards to Friedrichshafen. On the way you will pass the Baroque pilgrimage church of Birnau. In Meersburg, take a break to wander around the old town and its castle. In Friedrichshafen we can recommend a visit to the Zeppelin museum. You continue on through extensive orchards to today's destination of Kressbronn.
Day 5: Kressbronn – Höchst / Rorschach (50 km / 31 mi)
Lindau – Arbon, approx. 50 km / 31 mi
On your way today, you soon reach Bregenz, the capital of the Vorarlberg region of Austria and famous for its annual festival on the largest lake-stage in the world. You finally reach Höchst. Depending on your accommodation for tonight, you might have cross the border again and then, after pedaling onwards for a few kilometres, reach Rorschach.
Day 6: Höchst – Constance (35 km / 22 mi)
Arbon – Constance (35 km / 22 mi)
The last day of your tour takes you through Romanshorn which houses Switzerland’s largest harbor on Lake Constance is. Now you continue on along the banks of Lake Constance back to Constance. Let your tour come to a pleasant end with a wander through the old town or an ice cream down at the harbor.
Day 7: End of program or extension of day
After breakfast, you start your individual return journey home or extend your stay.
STANDARD HOTELS
All accommodations have been carefully selected for location, atmosphere and/or unique services. All rooms are en-suite.
You can find a list of the standard hotels for this trip below. If a hotel is fully booked, then we will book a similar one for you and inform you about the alternative booked.
NOTE:Twin rooms / separate beds available only sporadically. We handle requests for twin rooms as non-binding requests. In case twin rooms are booking condition it must be clearly communicated as such when booking!.
From Friedrichshafen airport (FDH), there is a ferry leaving hourly every day (en.der-katamaran.de/schedule-fares/schedule.html). The port can be reached walking from the train station of Friedrichshafen Hafen, connected with the airport by train.
From Zuerich airport (ZRH), you can take a train to Constance, changing in Weinfelden (www.oebb.at/en/).
New: Fenced parking space near the Radweg-Reisen office in Constance can be booked in advance as an extra service.
In case of an booking the price will not be paid on locati on but will be part of the guests invoice.Costs 39 EUR / car, must be stated with the booking.
Free parking on public roads
Public car parks (Fischmarkt, Dammgasse, Lago, Altstadt, Benedikti nerplatz), cost approx. 10 20 EUR / day
Hotel car parks (available only in some hotels, with costs, details in the travel documents)
AVAILABLE TYPES OF RENTAL BIKES
Adult's bikes
8-gear unisex bikes, hub gears with back-pedal brakes
8-gear men's bikes, hub gears with back-pedal brakes, frame sizes 55, 60, 65 cm, from approx. 1.75 m b
27-gear unisex bikes, derailleur gears with free-wheel
27-gear men's bikes, derailleur gears with free-wheel, frame sizes 55, 60, 65 cm, from approx. 1.75 m b
Tandem
Children bikes
Children's and teenager's bikes, tyre sizes 20, 24 and 26 inch
Children's trailer with seats for 2 children
Weehoo
Child seat (free but must be booked in advance)
For children's trailers, trailgators, child seats and Weehoos a rental bike must be booked!
Electric bikes with free-wheel are also available; 8-gear e-bike, hub gears with free-wheel, from approx. 1.50 m body height
GPS tracks are available on request.
INCLUDED
(*) NOTE: You can book this trip with upgraded hotels in double room. Please check with us for price difference. Discounts for children from 25% to 100% depending on age
Included
6 nights accommodation with breakfast
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
Entrance to Rosgarten museum Constance, 1 coffee included
Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
7 day Service Hotline
Excluded
Bike rental
Travel insurance
City or visitor's tax (if payable) is not included
Travel to/from Constance
Trains, busses or boats wherever necessary
Lunches & Dinners not specifically mentioned
Drinks and snacks
Personal equipment
Extras
Optional bike rental (hybrid, e-bike, tamdem, children trailers, etc...)
Additional extranights in Constance or other places along the tour
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