2025
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Cycle Tour around Lake Constance

Short round trip from Constance with slightly longer stages

Constance - Stein am Rhein - Höchst - Constance

  • Medieval towns, vineyards and Alpine panoramas
  • Stage length ●●●○○○, elevation profile ●●○○○

Days
4

Ø km per day
60

On this cycle tour, you cycle around Lake Constance in four days. You cycle through the three neighboring countries of Germany, Switzerland and Austria. There are countless things to see and experience along the way. With its slightly longer stages, this tour around Lake Constance is aimed at cyclists who like to spend a certain amount of time on their bikes and want to travel a little faster. But don't worry, there is plenty of time to see everything worth seeing along the way. On the first stage of the cycle tour around Lake Constance, you will get to know the scenic Untersee. You cycle along the Überlinger See to the Obersee, where you can enjoy the panorama of the Swiss Alps. You will explore the medieval towns of Constance, Stein am Rhein, Meersburg and Lindau as well as the festival city of Bregenz. There's never a dull moment on this tour around Lake Constance.

Itinerary

Lake Constance Cycle Path Map
  • Booking code
    BO-B3
  • Accommodation level
    national 3* level
  • Duration
    4 days / 3 nights
  • Arrival days
    Daily
  • Travel documents Languages
    German, English, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish
  • Print version PDF
    incl. hotel examples
  • Parking information
    Fenced parking lot near the Radweg-Reisen office in Constance, costs 29 Euro per trip, must be booked and paid in advance. Parking garages (Fischmarkt, Dammgasse, Lago, Altstadt, Benediktinerplatz), costs approx. 25 Euro per day. Hotel parking lots (available in individual hotels, subject to a charge, details in the travel documents); no reservation possible through Radweg‐Reisen.

1. Day: Individual arrival in Constance, cycle tour to Radolfzell, approx. 60 km

Your cycle tour around Lake Constance begins in Constance. Evidence of the Middle Ages can be found everywhere in the historic old town. Many houses from this period can still be found in the oldest part of the town, Niederburg. Also worth seeing: the council building, which was the venue for the only council north of the Alps in the 15th century. A stone's throw away: the Imperia. The statue symbolizes the time of the Council. For a great view over the city, you should climb the cathedral tower. The panorama is breathtakingly beautiful.

From Constance, you cycle through idyllic little towns along the Swiss lakeshore. Take a break at Arenenberg Castle on the way. The climb is a little steep, but a visit to the Napoleon Museum there is well worth it - including a panoramic view of Untersee. You can take another break in the medieval town of Stein am Rhein. The route continues along the Höri peninsula to Radolfzell. Visit the cathedral with the highest church tower on Lake Constance and spend the evening on Radolfzell's beach promenade.

The Kontanz city harbor with a view of the Imperia

The Kontanz city harbor with a view of the Imperia

2. Day: Radolfzell - Friedrichshafen, approx. 60 km

The first few kilometers of today's stage around Lake Constance take you over the Bodanrück. At its highest point, the peninsula is 300 meters above the lake. You cross it at its western end and only have a short climb to master. Back by the glistening lake, the route continues to Überlingen. Enjoy the hustle and bustle on the promenade with an ice cream sundae or a cup of coffee before continuing via Meersburg to Friedrichshafen. There you can climb high up to the observation tower on the harbor pier - after 117 steps you have made it, the view of the lake and the mountains will reward you for the climb.

Schlosshafensteg Friedrichshafen

Schlosshafensteg Friedrichshafen

3. Day: Friedrichshafen - Höchst, approx. 50 - 60 km

Not far from the shores of Lake Constance, you cycle through pretty villages to Lindau. Here, too, the mountains seem close enough to touch. Lindau's old town is located on an island - a worthwhile detour. At the harbour, incoming ships are greeted by the 36-metre-high lighthouse and a six-metre-high lion. Climb the 139 steps to the top of the lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic view before getting back on your bike towards your overnight destination of Höchst. On the way, another stopover in the festival town of Bregenz is worthwhile.

The 36-meter-high Lindau lighthouse

The 33-meter-high Lindau lighthouse | ©Karsten-Thilo Raab

4. Day: Höchst - Constance, approx. 55 - 65 km, individual departure without overnight stay

The last stage of your cycle tour around Lake Constance takes you back to Switzerland from Höchst. Cycle back to Constance through the canton of Thurgau, known for its apple growing. Take another stroll through the old town and enjoy the beautiful atmosphere at the harbor. Or how about a delicious Lake Constance wine in a wine tavern in the Niederburg?

We are happy to extend your stay on Lake Constance with an extra night.

Along Lake Constance back to Constance

Along Lake Constance back to Constance

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2025

Arrival daily from 30.03.2024 to 25.10.2025

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

Season A
30.03. - 05.04.
12.10. - 25.10.
from349 €
Season B
06.04. - 11.04.
21.04. - 25.04.
04.05. - 09.05.
21.09. - 11.10.
from449 €
Season C
12.04. - 20.04.
26.04. - 03.05.
10.05. - 23.05.
22.06. - 04.07.
24.08. - 20.09.
from529 €
Season D
24.05. - 21.06.
05.07. - 23.08.
from579 €

All prices per person in a double room

Services
  • 3 nights with breakfast, national 3* level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of items, max. 20 kg / item
    * on the day of arrival, please have your luggage ready by 10:00 a.m.
    On the day of departure, your luggage will be ready for collection by 6:00 p.m. *
  • Travel documents with maps (1 per room)
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 am - 8 pm)
  • Not included is the tourist tax, if due.

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From 12 to 17 years

-25%

All prices are per person

Applies to accommodation in a room with two full-paying adults.

Due to the more challenging stages, we only recommend this trip for young people with good stamina.

 

Additional services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

129 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Konstanz
 DBL

75 €

 SGL

115 €

All prices are per person

You will find the prices for additional nights in the other accommodation locations in the booking form.

 

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Mietrad
Mietrad
49 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
139 €
Jugendrad
Jugendrad
29 €
Radweg-Reisen 10-gear unisex bike
10-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 10-gear men's bike
10-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 30-gear unisex bike
30-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel, trapezoidal frame
Radweg-Reisen 30-gear men's bike
30-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel, diamond frame
Radweg-Reisen e-bike
Unisex e-bike, 8-gear hub gears with freewheel
Teenager's bike
26 inch teenager's bike

Types of rental bikes

  • 10-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bike from 1.75 m)
  • 30-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bike from 1.80 m)
  • E-bike / pedelec with freewheel (minimum age for e-bike rental: 16 years)
  • Teenager's bike (26 inch)
Fittings

Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit

10-speed rental bike

49 €

E-Bike / Pedelec

139€

Youth bike

29 €

All prices are per person

Route profile

  • Start / Finish
    Constance
  • Length
    approx. 240 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○○
    between 50 and 65 km, Ø 60 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○○
    between 60 and 380 m elevation gain, Ø 200 m elevation gain
  • Road Conditions
    Often flat, but also hilly on asphalted cycle paths, quiet side roads and sometimes natural paths.
  • Tour operated by
    Cycle trail tours
  • Mobility advice
    The tour is only partially suitable for people with limited mobility.
    Simply contact us regarding your individual requirements.

Days
4

Ø km per day
60