Lake Constance Cycle Path & Rhine Falls
Experience the ultimate Alpine-lakeside adventure on this extended self-guided cycle tour around Lake Constance and the scenic High Rhine. Departing from historic Constance, you will explore three countries on your way to Europe’s grandest waterfall, the Rhine Falls. Featuring safe paths and fun boat trips, it is perfect for families with kids, offering fairytale towns and stunning mountain views along the way.
Stress-Free Touring with Included Boat Excursions
Combine effortless cycling along flat river and lake paths with memorable water crossings and boat excursions. We handle all logistics—including hotel stays, daily luggage transfers, maps, and hotline support—so you can immerse yourself fully in the landscapes of the Rhine and Lake Constance.
ROUTE
This 8-day tour starts and ends in Constance, taking you first around the main body of Lake Constance through Meersburg, Friedrichshafen, Lindau (Germany), Bregenz (Austria), and Arbon (Switzerland). From day 7, the route extends along the High Rhine past Stein am Rhein to Schaffhausen and the impressive Rhine Falls, returning via a scenic ferry ride from Gaienhofen to the island of Reichenau.
With total distances ranging from 290 km to 310 km, daily stages range from 25 km to 65 km across flat to gently rolling terrain, including an included boat trip right up to the Rhine Falls rock.
Itinerary
Day 1: Constance – Individual arrival
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.
Day 2: Constance – Reichenau Island – Schaffhausen
45 km / 28 miles + boat trip
The first stage of your Lake Constance bike tour leads you along the picturesque Swiss shore of the lower lake and the upper Rhine, culminating in the charming town of Stein am Rhein. Renowned for its stunning medieval town center, Stein am Rhein features vibrantly painted facades that capture the essence of the area’s rich history. Continuing downstream, you’ll reach Gailingen, one of the southernmost towns in Germany. As you cycle along the German side of the Rhine, you’ll head towards the scenic Höri peninsula, celebrated for its vibrant artistic community. Notably, the esteemed painter Otto Dix once resided in Hemmenhofen, where his former home has been transformed into a museum, inviting visitors to explore his life and work.
Day 3: Schaffhausen – Ludwigshafen / Überlingen
35 – 50 km / 22 – 31 miles + boat trip
Today begins with a relaxing boat trip on the beautiful High Rhine to Stein am Rhein. Here you can enjoy the landscape from a different perspective. Back on the Lake Constance Cycle Path, you continue across the Höri peninsula to the spa town of Radolfzell. On the way over the Bodanrück, you will be accompanied by countless orchards on the way to your destination for today, Ludwigshafen or Überlingen, with its numerous parks, gardens and green spaces.
Day 4: Überlingen – Friedrichshafen
35 km / 22 miles by bike
Your tour on Lake Constance Cycle Path today takes you past the Birnau pilgrimage church and the pile-dwelling museum. Meersburg, the medieval town, is beautifully situated on a steep vineyard slope. You should not miss out on a tour of the castle! Then cycle along more vineyards towards Friedrichshafen.
Day 5: Friedrichshafen – Lindau / Bregenz
30 / 40 km / 19 – 25 miles
Today’s stage first takes you through Langenargen. Here, the pretty Moorish-style Montfort Castle stands directly on the shores of Lake Constance. Along Lake Constance, you cycle through orchards to the Bavarian town of Lindau, whose old town is located on an island in Lake Constance and whose harbor is guarded by a lion. After a few kilometers, you enter Austria and cycle directly along the lake to the festival city of Bregenz.
Day 6: Lindau – Rorschach / Arbon
35 – 45 km / 22 – 28 miles
Stroll through the excellently preserved upper town of Bregenz. At Hard, you then cross the Rhine, which comes from the Swiss Alps, whose estuary delta is an important nature reserve. On Swiss soil, in Altenrhein, stands the Hundertwasser Hall, the last colorful building by the famous artist. You cycle along the lakeshore to the southernmost tip of Lake Constance, to Rorschach.
Day 7: Rorschach – Constance
30 – 50 km / 19 – 31 miles
The last day of your tour on Lake Constance Cycle Path belongs to the canton of Thurgau, which is known above all for its delicious apples. Cycle through small, picturesque villages along the lakeshore back to Constance. There are plenty of opportunities to cool off in the water along the way. Keep taking a look over your shoulder; the mighty panorama of the Alps seems close enough to touch! And of course, what should not be missing on a visit to Switzerland? The obligatory Swiss chocolate!
Day 8: End of your trip or extension
Additional nights can be organized on request.
Getting to Constance(Departure Point)
By Train: Excellent direct rail connections to Constance Central Station (Konstanz Hbf) from Zurich (approx. 1h) or Stuttgart (approx. 2h 15m).
By Plane: Fly into Zurich Airport (ZRH) (nearest, ~1 hour by direct train), Stuttgart (STR), or Memmingen (FMM).
How to book this tour
We require a deposit of 25% of the tour price per person upon reservation; final payment 6 weeks before tour departure.
Included
- 7 nights with breakfast.
- Digital route book
- Luggage transfer
- Navigation app and GPS data
- Personal welcome in Constance
- Boat trip from Reichenau to Gaienhofen (bicycle included)
- Boat trip from Schaffhausen to Stein am Rhein (bicycle included)
- Service hotline
NOT Included
- Travel to and from the tour start/finish.
- Bicycle or E-bike rental
- Dinners, Lunches and Drinks.
- Local tourist tax (where applicable)
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed as included is not included
Check available options
Departures & Prices
Choose the option that best fits your schedule and start planning your cycling journey.
Daily from 01 May to 03 October. The season is dictated by the arrival date.
Prices are per person in a double room in 2027.
Season 1
27 Mar – 01 Apr | 10 Oct – 15 Oct
Cat. B
929€
Cat. A
1149€
Options & Supplements
✓Cat. B
+429 Single supplement
✓Cat. A
+469 Single supplement
Season 2
02 Apr – 15 Apr | 03 Oct – 09. Oct
Cat. B
1079€
Cat. A
1299€
Options & Supplements
✓Cat. B
+429 Single supplement
✓Cat. A
+469 Single supplement
Season 3
16 Apr – 05 May | 12 Sept – 02 Oct
Cat. A
1529€
Options & Supplements
✓Cat. B
+429 Single supplement
✓Cat. A
+469 Single supplement
Season 4
06 May – 11 Sept
Cat. B
1369€
Cat. A
1629€
Options & Supplements
✓Cat. B
+429 Single supplement
✓Cat. A
+469 Single supplement
Additional departures are available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 27 March to 30 April and from 04 October to 15 October 2027.
Accommodation
Carefully selected to ensure comfort, quality, and a relaxing and unforgettable journey.
Category B (2★/3★ hotels) or Category A (3★/4★ hotels), including breakfast.
Additional nights
Prices per person, including breakfast
Constance
Category B
Double Room 85€
Single room 135€
Category A
Double Room 119€
Single room 199€
Lindau / Bregenz
Category B
Double Room 99€
Single room 145€
Category A
Double Room 125€
Single room 165€
Überlingen
Category B
Double Room 89€
Single room 159€
Category A
Double Room 125€
Single room 185€
BIKES
You can choose to rent a bicycle on board. Below you’ll find the essential information for rent options.
27-gear Bike
109 €
30-Gear Bike
189€
E-Bike
299 €
Children & Teenager’s bike
49 €
Tandem
109€
Trailer
49 €