Lake Constance Cycle Track & Rhine waterfall - Karte
At a glance
  • Beginning / End:
    Constance or any of the other tour destinations
  • Duration of trip:
    7 days / 6 nights
  • Distance covered by bike:
    approx. 225 km / 140 mi
  • Distance per day:
    50-60 km / 31-37 mi
  • Altitude profile:
    Mostly level, a few short inclines on 2 days.
  • Profile:
    Mostly separate, paved cycle path, only occasionally on roads.
Eating and drinking
There is a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, bistros, wine cellars, snack bars and places to shop all around Lake Constance. That is why we do not offer half board. In Germany and Austria, an evening meal costs approx. 15-25 € per person; in Switzerland approx. SFR 20-40. You can, of course, eat more economically or even more exquisitely.

Lake Constance Cycle Track & Rhine waterfall

7 days / 6 nights from 589 €

The Tour

Lake Constance Cycle Track & Rhine waterfall

If you visit Lake Constance, the Rhine Falls aren’t far. On this active tour on the Lake Constance Cycle Path you will cycle along the lakeshore, through picturesque towns such as Constance and Lindau, Meersburg and Bregenz. You will also follow the High Rhine to the Swiss town Schaffhausen and the Rhine Fall, which you can experience up-close on a boat tour. This tour for active cyclists can be booked in the basic or comfort category.

Lake Constance Cycle Track & Rhine waterfall
 
Lake Constance Cycle Track & Rhine waterfall

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 - Schaffhausen, approx. 50 km/31 mi
You will first cycle along the Swiss shore of Lower Lake Constance before cycling along the bank of the romantic High Rhine.

Day 3 Schaffhausen - Radolfzell, approx. 50 km/31 mi
Excursion to the Rhine Falls, then cycle tour along the Höri peninsula and the medieval town of Stein am Rhein.

Day 4 Radolfzell - Friedrichshafen, approx. 60 km/37 mi
Tour along the Überlingen Lake, passing the pilgrimage church of Birnau and romantic Meersburg.

Day 5 Friedrichshafen - Höchst, approx. 60 km/37 mi
You pass small attractive villages and the island town of Lindau. We recommend visiting the lake stage in Bregenz.

Day 6 Höchst - Constance, approx. 55 km/34 mi
Tour through Switzerland; many lakeside cafes, places to bathe and the Saurer lorry museum.

Day 7 Departure or extended stay
The tour ends after breakfast. If you like, extend your cycle tour on Lake Constance.

 
Lake Constance Cycle Path - Constance
 
Prices & Dates
Arrival

Prices & Dates

Included in "Lake Constance Cycle Track":

  • 6 overnight stays B&B in your reserved category
  • luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no max. number of items, max. weight: 20 kg/ item (44 lbs/ item)
  • entrance fee to Rosgarten Museum incl. 1 coffee
  • discount voucher for winery "Spitalkellerei"
  • discount voucher for bike shop "Kultur-Rädle"
  • travel documents and maps
  • visitor's tax to be paid on site
  • 7-day customer helpline
  • optional rental bike

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:

  • Arrivals daily from 01.04. to 15.10.
  • The day of arrival determines the price of your tour.

Prices for category M:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

  • 589 € super saver price
    04.10.-15.10.
  • 679 € saver price
    01.04.-11.05. + 17.09.-03.10.
  • 759 € basic price
    12.05.-25.05. + 11.06.-21.06.
    03.09.-16.09.
  • 789 € seasonal price
    26.05.-10.06. + 22.06.-02.09.
  • 210 € single room surcharge
  •   90 € rental bike
  • 190 € e-bike
  •   70 € additional night in double room per person, incl. breakfast
  • 100 € additional night in single room, incl. breakfast

Prices for category L:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

  • 719 € super saver price
    04.10.-15.10.
  • 809 € saver price
    01.04.-11.05. + 17.09.-03.10.
  • 889 € basic price
    12.05.-25.05. + 11.06.-21.06.
    03.09.-16.09.
  • 919 € seasonal price
    26.05.-10.06. + 22.06.-02.09.
  • 250 € single room surcharge
  •   90 € rental bike
  • 190 € e-bike
  •   90 € additional night in double room per person, incl. breakfast
  • 150 € additional night in single room, incl. breakfast

The booking process

The Tour
Arrival

Arrival

Arrival:

  • Parking facilities in Constance:
    Most hotels offer unguarded parking, prices range between 40 and 80 €/week, pre-booking is not possible. Alternatively, there are free parking facilities in residential areas - Constance is very safe.
  • Arriving by train:
    The hotels located in the historical centre are only a few walking minutes from Constance’s main railway station. For the hotels in the district of Lizelstetten, there is a direct bus (number 4) that departs right in front of the station. For the hotels in the Petershausen area we recommend taking a taxi, which usually costs around 9 €.
  • Arriving by plane at Zurich airport:
    Distance to Constance approx. 70 km / 43 miles, there is a good train connection.
    Price for a single ticket to Constance: approx. 30 SFR/ 25 €.
    Price for a German taxi to Constance: approx. 150 € per car.
  • Booked rental bikes can be picked up at the bike station in the city centre.

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.

The Tour
Prices & Dates
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