2024
Der Donau-Bodensee-Radweg

The Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path

Active bike tour through Upper Swabia and Allgäu

Constance – Bad Saulgau – Ulm – Bregenz – Constance

  • On the road along Lake Constance, the Danube and the Allgäu
  • Council city Constance, Bad Saulgau thermal baths, Ulm Minster, Allgäu cheese
  • Daily routes ●●●●●, altitude profile ●●●○○
  • Sporty tour!

Days
8

Ø km per day
80

Combine Lake Constance, Upper Swabia, the Danube and the Württemberg Allgäu region on a cycle tour along the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path. You start in Constance, the largest city on Lake Constance. After a ferry ride to the other side of the lake, it's time to get pedaling. The Upper Swabia region demands a few meters of altitude from you and your fitness. Recharge your batteries in the spa and bathing town of Bad Saulgau. Head higher in Ulm, where you can enjoy a fantastic view of the city and the surrounding area from the world's highest church tower. Halfway back to Lake Constance, you cross the Allgäu region, known for its diverse landscape. On Lake Constance, you cycle back to Constance via the Austrian festival town of Bregenz and the Swiss side of the lake. The journey along the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path is ideal for sporty cyclists. With an average of 75 kilometers per stage, enjoyment and relaxation are not neglected. Magnificent views, mysterious moorland landscapes, historic old towns and all kinds of regional specialties sweeten the stages. Be it the sun-kissed Lake Constance wine, the hearty cuisine of Upper Swabia or Allgäu cheese - the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path is a culinary experience!

Itinerary

The Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path
  • Booking code
    BO-KK7-sp
  • Start / Destination
    Constance
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 460 km
    Daily routes ●●●●●
    between 55 and 95 km, Ø 80 km
    Altitude profile ●●●○○

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance

Welcome to your tour on the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path! You start in Constance! After checking into your hotel, grab your bike and explore the harbor. You can't miss the Imperia, the city's landmark. The nine-metre-high statue satirically alludes to the Council of Constance in the 15th century. If you would like to visit the flower island of Mainau, we recommend arriving earlier. Enjoy the magnificent blossoms, the impressive old trees and the peace and tranquillity of this special place.

The Imperia at the harbor in Constance

The Imperia at the harbor in Constance

Day 2: Constance – Bad Saulgau, approx. 95 km + ferry ride

The longest stage awaits you right at the start of your cycle tour on the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path. First you take the ferry from Constance to Meersburg. Enjoy the view of the lake, the approaching vineyards and Meersburg Castle. The cycle path takes you along Lake Constance to Immenstaad. From there you cycle into the hinterland towards Markdorf. Cycle past meadows, forests and moors via Aulendorf and Bad Schussenried to Bad Saulgau, where you will spend the night. Let the sometimes exhausting sections of the route simply bubble away in the Bad Saulgau Sonnenhof thermal spa.

Castle in Meersburg

Castle in Meersburg

Day 3: Bad Saulgau – Ulm, approx. 85 / 95 km

First, the cycle path takes you through the largest contiguous moorland area in southern Germany. The Federsee lake near Bad Buchau is worth a longer stopover. A 1.5-kilometre-long footbridge leads you across wet meadows and meter-high reeds to the open water surface. Ideal for getting to know the moorland habitat better. You reach the Danube in Rottenacker. Would you like to experience more nature? A ten-kilometre detour takes you to the Blautopf, famous for its intense blue water color. Today's stage destination Ulm is known for having the highest church tower in the world. If you are drawn to the top, you have 768 steps to climb. Enjoy the panoramic view over the city!

 At the Blautopf in Blaubeuren

At the Blautopf in Blaubeuren

Day 3: Ulm – Bad Wurzach, approx. 80 km

Today you cycle along the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path through Upper Swabia. You imperceptibly overcome a few meters in altitude. Before the route climbs noticeably to Bad Wurzach, you make a stopover in Ochsenhausen. A guided tour of the baroque monastery complex provides interesting insights into the area's 700-year history. Once you arrive in Bad Wurzach, you will find yourself in the oldest moor spa in Baden-Württemberg. In addition to a visit to the pretty town center, a soothing stay in the thermal baths is also a good idea. Enjoy the effects of the black gold, the natural moor, and the thermal water, which rises to the surface at 34 degrees.

The baroque monastery complex in Ochsenhausen

The baroque monastery complex in Ochsenhausen

Day 5: Bad Wurzach – Wangen im Allgäu, approx. 60 km

Although today's stage is shorter than the previous ones, it is no less challenging. Along the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path, you explore the Württemberg part of the Allgäu. Once you arrive in Leutkirch, you are already right in the middle of it – in the cheese triangle. The towns of Leutkirch, Isny and Wangen form this triangle, as many dairies are located here. Try Allgäu cheese in its most delicious form, the Kässpatzen. Spätzle, cheese and fried onions – hearty and typical of the Allgäu! Recharge your batteries and visit the historic town centers of Leutkirch and Isny before you reach your stage destination of Wangen.

On the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path

On the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path

Day 6: Wangen – Bregenz, approx. 55 km

On the first part of today's stage, you will initially climb a few meters in altitude. When you come across the first orchards and apple trees, Lake Constance is not far away. With the panorama of the Alps in view, you now cycle almost without any inclines. In Kressbronn you meet the Lake Constance Cycle Path. After a few kilometers you reach Lindau. Lindau's picturesque old town is located on a picturesque island. In your overnight stay in Bregenz, take the cable car to Bregenz's local mountain – the Pfänder – and enjoy the fantastic view of the lake and the surrounding Alpine peaks.

View from the Pfänder

View from the Pfänder | ©Karsten-Thilo Raab

Day 7: Bregenz – Constance, approx. 70 – 80 km

Today you are on the Lake Constance Cycle Path. It takes you mostly uphill and almost always along the shore. Shortly after Bregenz, you cross the Rhine twice – the (Alpine) Rhine, which was straightened around 1900, and the Old Rhine. A stopover in Rorschach, located at the southernmost point of Lake Constance, is well worthwhile. A visit to the historic bathing hut can easily be combined with a dip in the cool water. The Horn lido in Constance, your starting and finishing point, also offers relaxed bathing pleasure. And since fresh air is known to make you hungry and thirsty, try Baden specialties in the restaurants and wine taverns of Niederburg.

Historic bathing hut in Rorschach

Historic bathing hut in Rorschach

Day 8: Individual departure

Your tour on the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path ends after breakfast. We are happy to extend your time on Lake Constance with an extra night.

By the lake in Constance's city garden

By the lake in Constance's city garden

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2024

Arrival daily from 31.03.2024 to 19.10.2024

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

Season A
31.03. - 19.04.
06.10. - 19.10.
from849 €
Season B
20.04. - 30.04.
15.09. - 05.10.
from949 €
Season C
01.05. - 06.05.
12.05. - 14.05.
20.05. - 25.05.
02.06. - 29.06.
18.08. - 14.09.
from1079 €
Season D
07.05. - 11.05.
15.05. - 19.05.
26.05. - 01.06.
30.06. - 17.08.
from1149 €

All prices per person in a double room

Services
  • 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 3*-level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Ferry Constance-Staad – Meersburg incl. bike
  • Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)

Not included is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

For our younger cyclists

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From 12 to 17 years

-25%

Applies for accommodation in rooms with 2 full-paying guests.

Due to the more challenging sections, we recommend this tour for young people only in good physical condition.

Additional services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

299 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Bregenz
 DBL

89 €

 SGL

129 €

Constance
 DBL

75 €

 SGL

115 €

Ulm
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

95 €

other places
 DBL

75 €

 SGL

105 €

All prices are per person

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
Rental Bike
Rental Bike
169 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
259 €
Teenager's bike
Teenager's bike
49 €
Radweg-Reisen 27-gear unisex bike
27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 27-gear men's bike
27-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 30-gear unisex bike
30-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 30-gear men's bike
30-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen e-bike
8-gear unisex e-bike, hub gears with freewheel
Teenager's bike
Teenager's bike

Types of rental bikes

  • 27-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 1.75 m)
  • Electric bike / pedelec, hub gears with freewheel (minimum age for e-bike rental: 16 years)
  • Teenager’s bike (26 inch)
Features

Pannier, handlebar bag, odometer, bike lock, air pump, repair kit

27-gear rental bike

99 €

30-gear rental bike

169 €

E-bike / pedelec

259 €

Teenager's bike

49 €

All prices are per person

Brief info

  • Booking code
    BO-KK7-sp
  • Start / Destination
    Constance
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 460 km
    Daily routes ●●●●●
    between 55 and 95 km, Ø 80 km
    Altitude profile ●●●○○
  • Trail conditions
    Flat, often hilly route on asphalted cycle paths, quiet side roads and some natural paths
  • Parking information
    Fenced parking lot near the Radweg-Reisen office in Constance, costs 49 € / trip, must be booked and paid in advance; parking garages (Fischmarkt, Dammgasse, Lago, Altstadt, Benediktinerplatz), costs approx. 25 € / day
  • Tour operated by
    Radweg-Reisen
  • Mobility note
    The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs.
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Days
8

Ø km per day
80