2024
Die Bodensee-Radtour zum Rheinfall

Lake Constance Cycle Tour

Our most popular tour

Constance – Schaffhausen – Überlingen – Bregenz – Constance

  • Boat trips on Lake Constance and to the Rhine Falls included!
  • Daily routes ●●○○○, altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Bestseller!

Days
8

Ø km per day
40

On this Lake Constance Cycle Tour, you cycle through Germany, Austria and Switzerland, always accompanied by dreamlike landscapes: the crystal-clear lake, vineyards and orchards as well as snow-covered Alpine peaks that seem to rise directly out of the water. You have plenty of time along the way to discover the small and large sights at your own pace. Medieval picture-book towns such as Constance and Stein am Rhein, Überlingen with its Mediterranean lakeside promenade, the Zeppelin city of Friedrichshafen or Bregenz with its spectacular lake stage are just some of the many places worth seeing on this Lake Constance Cycle Tour. Another highlight of the Lake Constance Cycle Path is a detour to the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen. It is one of the largest waterfalls in Europe – impressive!

Itinerary

Lake Constance map
  • Booking code
    BO-B7
  • Start / Destination
    Constance
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 250 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 30 and 50 km, Ø 40 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance

Your journey begins in Constance, the classic starting point for many Lake Constance Cycle Path. Take your time to explore the largest city on the lake at your leisure. The medieval old town is one of the most beautiful in the region. You will find numerous restaurants and cafés in the winding streets and alleyways. Or how about climbing the tower of Constance Cathedral? From the viewing platform, you can enjoy a wonderful view of Lake Constance and the city. If visibility is good, you can even see the snow-covered peaks of the Alps.

The Contance city harbor with a view of the Imperia

The Contance city harbor with a view of the Imperia

Day 2: Constance – Island of Reichenau – Schaffhausen, approx. 45 km + boat trip

Here we go! On the first stage of your Lake Constance Cycle Path, you will first cycle to the island of Reichenau, famous for its vegetable cultivation. You then cross over to the Höri peninsula by boat. It was once an inspiring domicile for many artists. Continue to Stein am Rhein in Switzerland. Stroll through the beautiful old town with its enchantingly painted houses. You now turn your back on Lake Constance and follow the Rhine to Schaffhausen. Pay a visit to the nearby Rhine Falls with its thundering masses of water.

 

The Hochwart on the island of Reichenau

The Hochwart on the island of Reichenau

Day 3: Schaffhausen – Ludwigshafen / Überlingen, approx. 35 – 50 km + boat trip

Your cycling stage starts in a relaxed manner with a boat trip to Stein am Rhein. Let the landscape pass you by in a relaxed manner. From Stein am Rhein, you cycle across the Höri peninsula to the spa town of Radolfzell. Treat yourself to a delicious ice cream before tackling a few climbs towards Ludwigshafen. A few kilometers away you reach Überlingen, which boasts a five-kilometer-long promenade as well as parks and gardens. Spend the night in Ludwigshafen or Überlingen.

View of Überlingen

View of Überlingen

Day 4: Überlingen – Friedrichshafen, approx. 35 km

With Lake Constance mostly in view, the cycle tour first takes you towards Meersburg. On the way, it is worth making a detour to the Birnau pilgrimage church. It is considered the most beautiful baroque church on Lake Constance. After a few kilometers you reach Meersburg. We recommend a visit to the castle, where you can immerse yourself in the Middle Ages. Friedrichshafen, your destination for the day, is more modern. The museum dedicated to the Zeppelin airship contains the world's largest collection on the history and technology of aviation. The Moleturm tower at the harbor is a wonderful place to watch the sunset.

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

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

Day 5: Friedrichshafen – Lindau / Bregenz, approx. 30 / 40 km

The Lake Constance Cycle Path takes you through lush green orchards for the first few kilometers. You reach Lindau, the only Bavarian town on Lake Constance. Lindau's old town is located on an island. Leave your bike and stroll through the pretty alleyways to the harbor. It is guarded in proper style by the Bavarian Lion. Back on the mainland, you cycle to the Austrian festival town of Bregenz at the foot of the Pfänder. You spend the night in Lindau or Bregenz.

The port of Lindau

The port of Lindau

Day 6: Lindau – Rorschach / Arbon, approx. 35 / 45 km

After breakfast, get on your bike and cycle towards the Rhine coming from the Swiss Alps, which flows into Lake Constance at Hard. After crossing the Alpine Rhine, you cycle mostly along the shores of Lake Constance to Rorschach. Treat yourself to a dip in the cool water at the historic bathing hut. The route continues through small villages to Arbon, one of the oldest towns on Lake Constance. You spend the night in Rorschach or Arbon.

Picturesque Arbon in Switzerland

Picturesque Arbon in Switzerland

Day 7: Rorschach – Constance, approx. 30 – 50 km

The last stage of your Bike tour at Lake Constance is about to begin. The route takes you close to the shore to Romanshorn. Treat yourself to a good coffee at the harbor and watch the ships sail across the lake. On you go! On your way to Constance, you will have the opportunity to cool off in the water again and again – wonderful! Leave your bike at your destination of Constance and take another stroll through the old town. A visit to the Rosgarten Museum is highly recommended.

Along Lake Constance back to Constance

Along Lake Constance back to Constance

Day 8: Individual departure

Your Lake Constance Cycle Path ends after breakfast. We are happy to extend your stay at Lake Constance with an extra night.

Back in Constance

Back in Constance

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2024

Arrival daily from 15.04.2024 to 03.10.2024

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

Category B

Season A
14.04. - 25.04.
30.09. - 03.10.
from799 €
Season B
26.04. - 03.05.
15.09. - 29.09.
from899 €
Season C
04.05. - 16.05.
20.05. - 23.05.
02.06. - 28.06.
25.08. - 14.09.
from1049 €
Season D
17.05. - 19.05.
24.05. - 01.06.
29.06. - 24.08.
from1099 €

Category A

Season A
14.04. - 25.04.
30.09. - 03.10.
from999 €
Season B
26.04. - 03.05.
15.09. - 29.09.
from1099 €
Season C
04.05. - 16.05.
20.05. - 23.05.
02.06. - 28.06.
25.08. - 14.09.
from1249 €
Season D
17.05. - 19.05.
24.05. - 01.06.
29.06. - 24.08.
from1299 €

All prices per person in a double room

Services
  • 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 2* / 3*-level, category B (BO-B7b)
  • 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* / 4*-level, category A (BO-B7a)
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Boat trip Reichenau – Gaienhofen incl. bike
  • Boat trip Schaffhausen – Stein am Rhein incl. bike
  • Admission to the Constance Rose Garden Museum incl. 1 coffee
  • 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 0 to 5 years

-100%

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From 6 to 11 years

-50%

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From 12 to 17 years

-25%

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

Additional services

Additional bookable services

Category B
Category A

Additional fee single room

249 €

349 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Category B
Category A
Constance
 DBL

65 €

85 €

 SGL

105 €

139 €

Friedrichshafen
 DBL

65 €

79 €

 SGL

95 €

119 €

Lindau / Bregenz
 DBL

65 €

99 €

 SGL

105 €

139 €

Ludwigshafen / Überlingen
 DBL

59 €

99 €

 SGL

89 €

139 €

Rorschach / Arbon
 DBL

75 €

99 €

 SGL

115 €

149 €

Schaffhausen
 DBL

89 €

109 €

 SGL

129 €

169 €

All prices are per person

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
259 €
Tandem
Tandem
199 €
Children's and Teenager's bike
Children's and Teenager's bike
49 €
Trailer
Trailer
49 €
Radweg-Reisen 8-gear unisex bike
8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with coaster brake
Radweg-Reisen 8-gear men's bike
8-gear men's bike, hub gears with coaster brake
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 e-bike
8-gear unisex e-bike, hub gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen e-cargo bike with 2 child seats
E-cargo bike with 2 child seats
Radweg-Reisen Tandem
Tandem
Children's bike
Children's bike
Teenager's bike
Teenager's bike
Ride-on trailer Weehoo
Ride-on trailer Weehoo
Children's trailer
Children's trailer with two seats
Child seat
Child seat

Types of rental bikes

  • 8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with coaster brake (men's bike from 1.75 m)
  • 27-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)
  • E-cargo bike with 2 child seats
  • Tandem
  • Children's / teenager’s bike (20 – 26 inch), child trailer, Weehoo ride-on trailer, child seat
Features

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

8- / 27-gear rental bike

99 €

E-bike / pedelec

259 €

E-cargo bike

259 €

Tandem

199 €

Children's / teenager's bike

49 €

Children's trailer, Weehoo

49 €

Child seat

free

All prices are per person

Brief info

  • Booking code
    BO-B7
  • Start / Destination
    Constance
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 250 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 30 and 50 km, Ø 40 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Trail conditions
    Largely flat route on asphalted cycle paths, some of which run directly along the shore, others along riverside roads.
  • Park 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
40