Around Lake Constance by bike
- The famous Mainau island
- Magnificent panoramas between three countries
- The beautiful village of Stein am Rhein
/ 7 testimonials
Reference : LC1
Difficulty : Easy
Round trip
From March to October
Departure: daily
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Your cycling tour around Lake Constance:
You will have to look around hard to find another classic cycle path that is as popular as Lake Constance. Three countries participate in the large lake in the heart of Europe. Austria, Germany and Switzerland add a special flair to the lake. This unique symbiosis of various cultures contributed a number of precious treasures of art. To mention only a few of them: Cultural heritage Island Reichenau, baroque style pilgrims church Birnau or the historic old town of Stein on Rhine. Add the marvellous countryside along the lake and a cycle path winding the way through idyllic meadows, along glittering water and in front of the stunning peaks of the Alps.
Day 1 : Arrival in Constance
Make the most of your stay and visit flower island Mainau or stroll through the very well maintained old town of Constance.
Day 2 : Constance – Stein am Rhein region | 30-40 km
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 Rhein region – Überlingen region | 40-60 km
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 region – Kressbronn/Lindau region | 50-60 km
Leaving Überlingen in the morning you cycle through vineyards to Zeppelin city Friedrichshafen. The baroque style pilgrim church Birnau and ancient Meersburg cross your path. You continue on through extensive orchards to today’s destination of Kressbronn.
Day 5 : Kressbronn/Lindau region – Höchst / Arbon region | 30-55 km
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. Afterwards you cross the delta of river Rhine, home of an important natural reserve.
Day 6 : Höchst / Rorschach region – Constance | 30-55 km
On your last day you visit Romanshorn, largest and most important Swiss port on Lake Constance. Along the lake you cross the apple-canton Thurgau. Tidy little half timbered villages line the way back to Constance. Today you should visit island Mainau, if you did not have the opportunity earlier.
Day 7 : Departure during the day
Possibility to start the tour from every town (on request).
Select your category
- from March 18th to 31st
from October 8th to 22nd - Departure: daily
240 € / pers.*
290 € / pers.*
510 € / pers.*
- from April 1st to May 10th
from September 15th to October 7th - Departure: daily
240 € / pers.*
290 € / pers.*
510 € / pers.*
- from May 11th to September 14th
- Departure: daily
240 € / pers.*
290 € / pers.*
510 € / pers.*
Category's details
• 6 nights in 2-star and 3-star cat. hotels, with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
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Luggage transport during the stages
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Entrance to Rosgarten museum Constance, 1 coffee included
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Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
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1 travel folder (itineraries in French, English or German / colour maps) Tourist brochures
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Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
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Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (6 nights included)
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Tourist or city taxes
• 6 nights in 3-star and 4-star cat. hotels, with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the stages
•
Entrance to Rosgarten museum Constance, 1 coffee included
•
Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
•
1 travel folder (itineraries in French, English or German / colour maps) Tourist brochures
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (6 nights included)
•
Tourist or city taxes
• 6 nights in 4-star cat. hotels, with breakfasts (accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
•
Luggage transport during the stages
•
Entrance to Rosgarten museum Constance, 1 coffee included
•
Equipped cycle rental for 5 days
•
1 travel folder (itineraries in French, English or German / colour maps) Tourist brochures
•
Hotline 7 days a week
• Dinners / Lunches / Drinks
•
Tickets to attractions, tours of attractions, tasting
•
Optional insurances (Cancellation Insurance OR Tranquility Insurance)
•
Single room supplement (6 nights included)
•
Tourist or city taxes
from 3 to 11 years old : - 50%
from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )
According to the category(price per person)
(accommodation in a two-person bedroom)
+ 70 € / pers.
+ 35 € / pers.*
+ 90 € / pers.
+ 40 € / pers.*
+ 130 € / pers.
+ 85 € / pers.*
from 0 to 2 years old : free / from 3 to 11 years old : - 50% / from 12 to 17 years old : - 20%
(Only if the triple or quadruple rooms are occupied by 2 adults minimum. )
Extras
If you bring your own bike.
Fenced parking lot near the Radweg-Reisen office in Constance – must be booked and paid in advance.
(up to 4 persons)(in the case of a single person per booking) – Indicative price – Please contact us.
Your cycle hire
Man or Lady frame
- 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 milometer
Helmets are not provided.
We suggest to bring yours.
Universal frame
- 1 rear pannier (saddlebag)
- 1 front pannier
- 1 repair kit
- 1 pump
- 1 lock
- 1 milometer
- On request, possibility to book back-pedal brakes bike.
- Bikes will be delivered at the office of our rental bike provider in Constance.
- At the end of the tour, leave the rental bikes at your hotel, we will pick them up.
> How to arrive in Constance
Your journey
Sometimes minor roads are used, allowing beautiful scenic views. Appropriate for families.
Lake Constance cycle path runs along the edge of the lake, mostly flat (excepted on the first stages) and without traffic.
Possibility to start the tour from every town.
How to arrive in Constance
By car :
Fenced parking space near our local partner office in Constance can be request at time of booking.
By train:
Constance (Konstanz) train station.
The hotels are close to the train station.
For more information, do not hesitate to visit : www.sncf.com/en
By plane:
Friedrichshafen airport is the nearest from Constance. Good connexions by taxi and bus.
Trip overall rating : / 7 testimonials
France
travel date: 28 July 2022.
Superbe tour : tranquille, beaux paysages.
France
travel date: 26 July 2022.
Le lac de constance se prête bien à la randonnée vélo sans niveau de difficulté ce qui permet de profiter du paysage de se baigner
France
travel date: 29 June 2021.
Excellente organisation (à tous les niveaux). Très bonne ponctualité dans la livraison des bagages (manipulés avec soin). Hôtels et restaurants bien choisis. Magnifique parcours accessible à tous !
France
travel date: 28 July 2019.
Très belle randonnée autour du lac de Constance avec des paysages variés et des rencontres sympathiques dans trois pays différents. Les vélos sont de bonne qualité et l’accueil, tant pour la location du vélo que dans les hôtels, a toujours été agréable.
France
travel date: 11 April 2019.
Le lac est superbe et ce circuit permet de bien l’appréhender. Un réel plaisir de le découvrir à vélo.
France
travel date: 22 August 2018.
Nous recommandons rando vélo pour son serieux, dispo de votre équipe excellente.
France
travel date: 15 June 2017.
Paysages et lieux magnifiques. Séjour qui présente beaucoup de charmes.