2023
Der Bodensee-Radurlaub für Bummler

At Lake Constance and Rhine Falls for strollers

Relaxed once around the lake

Constance - Stein am Rhein - Überlingen - Lindau - Constance

  • Cycling tour
  • Council city Constance, peninsula Höri
  • Meersburg castle, Zeppelin city Friedrichshafen
  • Boat trip to the Rhine Falls included
  • Stage length ●●○○○
  • Elevation profile ●●○○○

Days
10

Ø km per day
35

One lake, three countries and ten days of time - the bike tour along Lake Constance and to the Rhine Falls is ideal for all those who want to go on a journey of discovery and relaxation with an average of 35 kilometers per stage. You start in the council city of Constance, cycle along the High Rhine and experience the thundering waters of the impressive Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen. Via the Höri peninsula and the Bodanrück you will reach Lake Überlingen. Enjoy the view of the lake, the size of which gradually presents itself to you around Meersburg. Mostly close to the shore you will cycle on the bike tour at Lake Constance and to the Rhine Falls for strollers relaxed to the Zeppelin city Friedrichshafen and to the festival city Bregenz. High up you will climb the Pfänder, before you cross the (Alpine) Rhine and reach the Swiss shore of Lake Constance. You will travel leisurely towards your destination of Constance, and along the way you will always have the opportunity to take a dip in the refreshing Lake Constance.

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    BO-B9
  • Start / Destination
    Constance
  • Duration
    10 days / 9 nights
  • Length
    approx. 270 km
    Stage length ●●○○○
    between 20 and 50 km, Ø 35 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○

1. Day: Individual journey to Constance

Your bike tour at Lake Constance and Rhine Falls for strollers starts in Constance. After check-in at the hotel, get on your bike and explore the largest city on the lake. Climb the tower of the cathedral, enjoy a cool beer by the Rhine or stroll through the alleys of Niederburg, the oldest district of Constance.

The city harbor Kontanz with a view of the Imperia

The city harbor Kontanz with a view of the Imperia

2. Day: Constance - Gailingen / Stein am Rhein, approx. 30 - 40 km

After you have crossed the German-Swiss border, follow the Lake Constance Cycle Path along the Untersee in the direction of Stein am Rhein. Near Eschenz you will find the small island of Werd. It can be reached via a bridge and is an ideal stop for a break. In Stein am Rhein, an old town worth seeing awaits you, characterized by colorful facade paintings. A few kilometers downstream you will reach Gailingen, which boasts the only completely preserved wooden bridge on the High Rhine. You will spend the night in Stein am Rhein or Gailingen.

Stein on the Rhine

Stein on the Rhine

3. Day: Excursion to the Rhine Falls, approx. 20 / 40 km + boat and boat trip

Today you will go to the Rhine Falls! First you cycle along the charming river landscape of the High Rhine to Schaffhausen. Explore the city of oriels with its lively old town as well as the Munot Fortress, from which you have a wonderful view of the city and the Rhine. A stone's throw away: the rushing waters of the Rhine Falls. You can get very close to it by boat - very impressive! In Schaffhausen, you will board the ship again. It will take you to Diessenhofen. From there you cycle to Gailingen or Stein am Rhein.

The Rhine Falls, Europe's largest and most abundant waterfall

The Rhine Falls, Europe's largest and most abundant waterfall

4. Day: Gailingen / Stein am Rhein - Radolfzell, approx. 35 / 25 km

Today's stage of your bike tour along Lake Constance and the Rhine Falls for strollers will first take you to the Höri. The peninsula is known for numerous artists who were once inspired by it. Visit the Hesse Museum or the Haus Dix Museum in Gaienhofen before heading to your destination for the day, Radolfzell. The cathedral there has the highest church tower on Lake Constance. Or how about a detour to the Mettnau peninsula?

Radolfzell on Lake Constance

Radolfzell on Lake Constance

5. Day: Radolfzell - Überlingen, approx. 25 km

The first kilometers of your cycling day today will take you over the Bodanrück. After some steep inclines, you will once again reach Lake Constance. You cycle close to the shore via Bodman-Ludwigshafen and Sipplingen to Überlingen. Take a walk along the five-kilometer-long lake promenade and enjoy the Mediterranean flair. A visit to the city garden is also recommended. Exotic plants meet lush rose bushes - an ideal place to relax.

The Port of Überlingen

The Port of Überlingen

6. Day: Überlingen - Friedrichshafen, approx. 35 km

Today there is a lot to see. Whether it's the baroque pilgrimage church of Birnau in the middle of a vineyard, the pile dwelling museum in Unteruhldingen or Meersburg Castle, which takes you back to the Middle Ages - everything is well worth seeing! Not far from Lake Constance, you will cycle to your destination of the day, Friedrichshafen, with almost no climbing. The construction of the first airships began in the Zeppelin city . You can learn more about the history of the giants still floating in the sky today at the Zeppelin Museum at the harbor.

The Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen, the world's largest collection on the history of airships

The Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen, the world's largest collection on the history of airships

7. Day: Friedrichshafen - Lindau / Bregenz, approx. 30 / 40 km

Your bike tour at Lake Constance and Rhine Falls for strollers takes you to the eastern part of Lake Constance with a view of the Alps. Relaxed you will reach the Bavarian Lindau. The old town is located on an island and is accessible via a causeway. The harbor entrance with the Bavarian lion and the lighthouse is particularly ornate. Treat yourself to a coffee with a view of the lake and mountains before heading to the festival city of Bregenz. You will spend the night in Lindau or Bregenz.

The Lindau Port

The Lindau Port

8. Day: Lindau - Rorschach / Arbon, approx. 40 km

Before you get on your bike, a relaxing ride up the Pfänder mountain lies ahead of you. Once you've reached the top, you'll have an excellent view of Lake Constance and countless Alpine peaks from Bregenz's local mountain. Back on the bike, it's a brisk ride across the (Alpine) Rhine to Rorschach in Switzerland or Arbon a few kilometers away. Situated between the hills of the Appenzellerland and Lake Constance, both towns offer refreshing moments in the lake and beautiful views of the opposite shore with their lidos.

The picturesque Arbon in Switzerland

The picturesque Arbon in Switzerland

9. Day: Rorschach - Constance, approx. 30 - 50 km

The last bike kilometers of your bike tour at Lake Constance and Rhine Falls for strollers are coming up. Close to the lake, you will cycle to Romanshorn. Watch the ships leaving the harbor before you head for your destination Constance on the Lake Constance bike path. Leave your bike after arrival and look back on the past eventful days with a glass of Lake Constance wine!

Along Lake Constance back to Constance

Along Lake Constance back to Constance

10. Day: Individual departure or extension

After breakfast your bike tour at Lake Constance and Rhine Falls for strollers already ends. We are happy to extend your stay with an extra night.

Constance invites you to stay

Constance invites you to stay

Dates / Prices / Services

Dates

Arrival daily from 09.04.2023 to 01.10.2023

A

09.04.2023 - 30.04.2023

B

01.05.2023 - 10.05.2023

15.09.2023 - 01.10.2023

C

11.05.2023 - 25.05.2023

11.06.2023 - 30.06.2023

01.09.2023 - 14.09.2023

D

26.05.2023 - 10.06.2023

01.07.2023 - 31.08.2023

All prices are per person

Non-bookable dates are shown in the booking form. For pricing purposes, the season is dictated by the arrival date.

Services
  • 9 nights with breakfast, national 3* level
  • Ascent and descent with the Pfänderbahn excl. bike
  • Boat trip to the Rhine Falls Rock
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
  • Boat trip Schaffhausen - Diessenhofen incl. bike
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 am - 8 pm)

Not included is the tourist tax, if due.

Prices

Season A

999 €

Surcharge Season B

100 €

Surcharge Season C

200 €

Surcharge Season D

300 €

Additional fee single room

349 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights Prices

Room
Breakfast
Price
Friedrichshafen / Konstanz / Überlingen
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

95 €

Radolfzell / Gailingen / Stein am Rhein
 DBL

69 €

 SGL

109 €

Rorschach / Arbon / Lindau / Bregenz
 DBL

75 €

 SGL

105 €

All prices are per person

From 0 to 5 years

-100%

From 6 to 11 years

-50%

From 12 to 17 years

-25%

All prices are per person

Valid for accommodation in a room with two full-paying guests.

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Mietrad
Mietrad
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
239 €
Tandem
Tandem
199 €
Kinder- und Jugendrad
Kinder- und Jugendrad
49 €
Kinderanhänger
Kinderanhänger
49 €
Bike for rent from Radweg-Reisen

Rental bike types

  • 8-speed unisex bike hub gears with coaster (men's bike from 1.75 m)
  • 27-speed unisex bike derailleur with freewheel (men's bike from 1.75 m)
  • Electric bike / pedelec with freewheel (minimum age for e-bike rental: 16 years)
  • Family carriage (e-bike with two child seats)
  • Tandem
  • Children's / youth bike (20 - 26 inch), children's trailer, ride-on trailer Weehoo, child seat
Equipment

Luggage bag, handlebar bag, odometer, bike lock, air pump, puncture kit

All prices are per person

Short info

  • Booking code
    BO-B9
  • Start / Destination
    Constance
  • Duration
    10 days / 9 nights
  • Length
    approx. 270 km
    Stage length ●●○○○
    between 20 and 50 km, Ø 35 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Trail conditions
    Level, sometimes slightly hilly course on well-maintained bike paths, quiet side roads and well-maintained nature trails.
  • Park information
    Fenced parking at our office, cost: 45 € / trip, bookable online; must be booked and paid in advance.
    Free parking on public roads.
  • Implementation
    Radweg-Reisen
  • Mobility notice
    The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
    Please contact us regarding your individual needs.
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Days
10

Ø km per day
35