Round trip around Lake Constance – Europe’s biggest water fall - by cable car up the Pfänder mountain. Experience the international flair of three countries on Central Europe’s biggest lake, discover the unique medieval towns of Constance, Stein am Rhein, Lindau and Meersburg. Take a boat almost to the heart of the Rhine Falls and glide up above Lake Constance on the Pfänder mountain cable car to then enjoy whizzing down the mountain by bike. This bike tour along Lake Constance is a great trip and also perfect for the less experienced cyclist.
Day 1 Arrival in Constance
Particularly worthy of visiting are the Island of Mainau, the historic town centre and the Sea Life Centre.
Day 2 Constance - Radolfzell - Stein a.Rh., 40 km/25 mi
Cycle route along the romantic Lower Lake, passing the Hermann-Hesse-Museum and medieval Stein.
Day 3 Trip to Schaffhausen & Rhine Falls, 45 km/28 mi
Canton capital Schaffhausen and the Munot fortress and a boat trip to the Rhine Falls.
Day 4 Stein a.Rh. - Constance - Überlingen, 42 km/26 mi
Cycle route along the Swiss side of the lake, passing the Napoleon Museum, from Wallhausen by boat to Überlingen.
Day 5 Überlingen - Friedrichshafen, approx. 31 km/19 mi
Highlights today are the pilgrimage church of Birnau, the Pfahlbauten “Lake Dwelling” Museum and the Old Castle in Meersburg.
Day 6 Friedrichshafen - Lindau, approx. 27 km/17 mi
Many small villages are located along the route, idyllically among orchards; discover the island town of Lindau.
Day 7 Trip to Bregenz & Pfänder mountain, 25 km/16 mi
Today takes you to the famous lake stage, the Kunsthaus gallery and a trip by cable car.
Day 8 Lindau - Rorschach - Constance, 36 km/22 mi
Boat trip along Bregenz Bay to Rorschach and through “Mostindien” or “Cider India”, as it is locally known, to Constance.
Day 9 Departure or extend your stay
The tour ends after breakfast. If you like, extend your bike tour on Lake Constance.
Included in "Bike tour around Lake Constance":
Accommodation:
Category M:
Guesthouses and hotels at the international 2*/3* level as per Hotelstars Union. All rooms are en suite with bath or shower.
Category L:
Selected hotels at the international 3*/4* level as per Hotelstars Union.
Bikes for hire:
Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 24 gears/freewheel. Equipped with panniers, lock and repair kit. E-bikes available upon request.
Travel time 2023:
Prices for category M:
All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.
Prices for category L:
All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.
For children:
Arrival:
Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.