Lake Constance to Rhine Falls bike tour

1st day: Constance – Daily individual arrival

You start your tour in Constance, Lake Constance’s biggest town. 600 years ago this was where the Council of Constance took place, the only council to elect a pope that was held north of the Alps. The Rhine leaves Lake Constance here at 0 kilometres on its way to the North Sea. Only a few minutes by foot from the medieval town centre is the Swiss town of Kreuzlingen with its lively harbour.

2nd day: Constance – Ludwigshafen / Überlingen 35-50 km

First, you cycle along the “Gnadensee” to the former Imperial town of Radolfzell, now a spa resort. From here, you cross the “Bodanrück” range of hills and encounter a very short incline. Arriving at the so-called Überlinger See, part of Lake Constance, you are rewarded for your efforts with beautiful views of the lake. In the evening enjoy a stroll along
Überlingen‘s pretty promenade.

3rd day: Überlingen – Kressborn / Nonnenhorn / Lindau 50 – 60 km

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. Youcontinue on through extensive orchards to today‘s destination of Kressbronn.

4th day: Kressbronn – Höchst / Horn / Arbon 30-55 km

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 where you soon cross the border again and then, after pedaling onwards for a few kilometres, reach Rorschach or Arbon.

5th day: Höchst – Constance 30-55 km

Today your tour takes you through Romanshorn which is home to Switzerland‘s largest harbour on Lake Constance. Now you continue onalong the banks of Lake Constance back to Constance. Wander through the old town or enjoy an ice cream down at the harbour.

6th day: Constance – Schaffhausen 50 km

Following the side of Lake Constance, you pedal to Stein am Rhein with
its frescoed, medieval houses. Switching several times between Germany and Switzerland you reach the canton‘s capital, Schaffhausen. The town, whose citizens competed with each other in building gables on their houses, is overlooked by Munot fort.

7th day: Schaffhausen – Rhine Falls – Constance  45 km + boat trip

After breakfast, cycle the short distance to the Rhine Falls, one of Europe‘s biggest water falls. Cycling up the Rhine you go back to Stein am Rhein and then follow the Höri semi-peninsula. At Gaienhofen you go aboard the ferry which takes you to the island of Reichenau. From there it‘s only a few kilometres back to Constance.

8th day: Constance –  Individual departure or extension of stay

Dates & Prices for 2023 per person

• Category A: familiar comfort hotels, 3- or 4-star level
• Category B: middle class hotels and good guesthouses, 2 or 3-star level
  
• Daily arrivals dates: From April 9  – October 1st

WHAT´S INCLUDED IN THE SELF-GUIDED BIKE TRIP FROM HOTEL TO HOTEL?