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.
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.
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.
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
Ludwigshafen / Sipplingen / Überlingen – Wasserburg / Lindau (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.
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.
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.
After breakfast, you start your individual return journey home or extend your stay.
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: Some accommodations offer no triple rooms, so we can only offer a twin and a single room for adults. We details that on the booking confirmation.
You can book this trip with upgraded hotels in double room.
Konstance
Hotel Ko'Ono (Constance-Litzelstetten)
Gailingen
Hirschen Gallingen (Gailingen)
Überlingen
Immengarten Ludwigshafen (Überlingen)
Nonnenhorn
Hotel Gasthof zur Kapelle (Nonnenhorn)
Höchst
Bookable dates: Daily arrival 28.03. – 27.10.2020
Close-out dates: 03.08., 08.08.2020 (Seenachtsfest Konstanz), 30.08. – 02.09.2020 (Eurobike Friedrichshafen)
The closest airports are Friedrichshafen (FDH) and Zurich (ZRH) and Stuttgart (STR)
Arrival/departure in/from Constance
You can reach Constance by train
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
Children bikes
For children's trailers, trailgators, child seats and Weehoos a rental bike must be booked!
Fittings included: Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit.
E-BIKES RENTAL
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.
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