The picturesque Überlinger See - lakeside promenades & half-timbered idyll
The Überlinger See is considered one of the sunniest parts of Lake Constance – a true paradise for cyclists, swimmers, and food lovers. Numerous well-kept lidos, from Überlingen to Bodman-Ludwigshafen, invite you to refreshing breaks from cycling. Especially charming: spacious sunbathing lawns shaded by old trees, wooden piers for swimming, and hidden bays perfect for relaxing.
On your cycling tour along Lake Constance, you can enjoy the Mediterranean flair of the region: gentle vineyards, blossoming orchards, and charming lakeside towns such as Sipplingen or Ludwigshafen. The combination of cycling, swimming, and culinary delights makes the Überlinger See a true highlight of any Lake Constance tour.
The most beautiful stops along the Überlinger See include:
- Radolfzell – a historic town with an inviting old town and cozy squares.
- Überlingen – home to Lake Constance’s longest lakeside promenade, surrounded by gardens, churches, and timber-framed houses.
- Bodman-Ludwigshafen & Sipplingen – ideal spots for a swim, a coffee, or ice cream with a lake view.
- Meersburg – a medieval castle town with vineyards and a ferry connection to Constance.
Whether you cycle leisurely along the lakeshore, take a swim in one of the lidos, or choose the sporty route across the Bodanrück – the Überlinger See offers cycling paths for every level. Diverse nature, cultural discoveries, refreshing bathing spots, and countless moments of enjoyment make every tour here unforgettable.
Bike tour around Lake Überlingen (approx. 65 kilometers)
The main route of the Lake Constance cycle path around Lake Überlingen leads from Constance via Radolfzell to Überlingen and is practically flat. However, you have to cycle along main roads in places. Fortunately, there is a variant over the 694 meter high Bodanrück via Wallhausen, Liggeringen and Bodman. The elevation profile and route are quite challenging.
In Ludwigshafen, both routes converge again. Unfortunately, the entrance to the small spa town is on the road, but the longest promenade on Lake Constance makes up for this. From Überlingen it is another 13 beautiful kilometers to Meersburg. The ferry to Constance runs there every quarter of an hour during the day.
