Itinerary at a glance

Constance is an ideal starting point for a visit to Mainau Island and the Sea Life Aquarium, for instance. Along the way through Switzerland, you'll come across picturesque villages, and in Vorarlberg, you can visit the world's largest lake stage in Bregenz.

Make the most of your stay and visit flower island Mainau, stroll through the very well maintained old town of Constance or visit the aquariums at the Sea Life Centre and the State Archaeological Museum.

On the southern shore of the Lake Untersee you cycle along the lakeside 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 or Wangen.

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 Bodanrück and have to accept a very short gradient. The arrival at the Lake Überlingen See compensate with great views of the Swabian Sea.

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.

Cycling through large orchards you reach Bavarian Lindau, picturesque city on a peninsula. Next station is Bregenz. The capital of Austrian federal country Vorarlberg is renowned for the yearly summer festival on the biggest lake-stage worldwide. Finally, you reach Höchst, cross the border again shortly afterwards, and cycle a few more kilometers to Arbon.

On your last day you visit Romanshorn, largest and most important Swiss port on Lake Constance. Continue along Lake Constance back to Constance. Here, you can visit Mainau Island and end your trip with a stroll through the old town or an ice cream at the harbor.

After breakfast, you will begin your individual journey home or extend your stay.

Other variations of this tour

Historic pile dwellings in Unteruhldingen on Lake Constance with wooden walkway leading to reconstructed stilt houses over clear water.

Highlights of Lake Constance with Charm

7 Days

4 ratings

Spectacular rainbow arcing over the powerful Rhine Falls with turquoise rushing water and mist. Historic buildings visible on the cliff above.

White rowing boat with registration KN3-001 pulled up on pebble shore of Lake Constance under blue sky with wispy clouds.

Turquoise Rhine River flowing past green trees with a fallen log in the water. Stone bridge visible in background near Schaffhausen.

Female cyclist in pink shirt with bicycle on cobblestone square in Schaffhausen, surrounded by colorful historic buildings and tourists.

View from bicycle handlebars showing a cycling map in a clear case on the handlebar bag. Tree-lined road stretches ahead with tall trees.

Colorful flower topiary ducks on Mainau Island made of white, red, and purple flowers in a park setting with large trees and grass.

Female cyclist in green tank top and helmet sitting on grass by Lake Constance, with sailboats on water and forested hills in background.

Difficulty Level

Medium

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 & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

The different types of rental bikes at a glance

Unisex bike

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Available gear options can be found in the price table

Men's bike

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Available gear options can be found in the price table

Rental Bike PLUS

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with men's or unisex frame

Available gear options can be found in the price table

Unisex Electro bike

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Services & Infos

Further details about this tour

Services

Included

Accommodation in category A in hotels at 3***-and 4****-level and in Category B in hotels, inns and guesthouses at 2**-and 3***-level
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (DE, EN, NL, FR, IT, ES)
1 Entrance rosarium museum Constance, incl. 1 cup of coffee
GPS-data
Service hotline

Optional extras

Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure

Constance train station
Zürich, Friedrichshafen, Basel, Karlsruhe, Memmingen or Stuttgart airport
Private parking spaces, costs EUR 49 per week, reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance, public parking garage, costs approx. EUR 25 per day

Things to note

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
This tour is a partner tour.

Detailed Information

It is possible to begin from any stage destination

Services & Infos

Further details about this tour

Services

Included

Accommodation in category A in hotels at 3***-and 4****-level and in Category B in hotels, inns and guesthouses at 2**-and 3***-level
Breakfast
Luggage transfer
Travel documents package incl. GPS-data and route book, 1x per room
1 Entrance rosarium museum Constance, incl. 1 cup of coffee
Service hotline

Optional extras

Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure

Constance train station
Zürich, Friedrichshafen, Basel, Karlsruhe, Memmingen or Stuttgart airport
Private parking on the company premises, costs EUR 49 per week, reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance, public parking garage, costs approx. EUR 25 per day

Things to note

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
This tour is a partner tour.

Detailed Information