Lake Constance 6 days - star tour

Star bike route around Lake Constance

Lake Constance by bike is an exceptional route to discover and this "star tour" (you stay at the same accomodation) gives you time to visit the city of Constance. The lake is located on the border between 3 countries: Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is surrounded by picturesque towns and villages such as Güttingen, Stein Am Rhein and Gottmadingen. Enjoy an original and unique cycling experience around Lake Constance.

Main areas of interest during the stay:

•  Meersburg Castle
•  Lindau
•  Constance and Bregenz
•  Mainau, famous flower island
•  Stein am rhein

Day 1: Arrival in Constance

Installation in your hotel in Constance. The medieval old town has been preserved. Walk through the small streets of Niederburg, visit Münster Cathedral and admire "Imperia" on the harbor - a 9-meter-high statue that refers to a noble courtesan who lived in the city at the time of the Council of Constance.

Day 2: Constance - Meersburg - Lindau - Constance (50 km)

Today you take the ferry from Meersburg to Friedrichshafen. You follow the lake along the cycle path to Langenargen and through small villages like Wasserburg and Nonnenhorn or Lindau, the Bavarian metropolis on the lake. The historic city center is a popular destination for visitors. In the afternoon, a ferry takes you back to Constance.

Day 3: Day trip to the island of Mainau (15 km)

You explore the "flower island" of Mainau. Bicycles are not allowed on the island : you just have to park at the entrance and access the island by the bridge. Countless flowers bloom here, tulips in spring, roses in summer and dahlias in autumn. The castle, the palm grove, the butterfly house, the arboretum and many other attractions are available to you during this pleasant day.

Day 4: Constance - Überlingen - Salem - Meersburg - Constance (55 km)

Cycle to Wallhausen, where a boat takes you to Überlingen on the other side of the lake. Still along the lake, you continue to the abbey church of Birnau, where you enjoy a magnificent view of the lake. Along the Prälatenweg you make a pleasant journey to Salem and its castle. You can also visit Affenberg (the hill of the monkeys) with more than 200 semi-wild Berber monkeys! From Meersburg take the ferry to Constance.

Day 5: Constance - Reichenau Island - Stein am Rhein - Constance (50 km) / boat trip

Your destination today is the island of Reichenau, a World Heritage Site since 2001. A boat takes you to the Höri peninsula, to Gaienhofen where you can visit the Hermann-Hesse house. Next, cycle along the Höri Peninsula via Hemmenhofen where Otto Dix lived, to Stein am Rhein. Cross the Swiss border and its fishing villages to Constance.

Day 6: Constance

After breakfast, your cycling trip around Lake Constance comes to an end. You can add extra nights to extend your stay.

General informations :

• 6 days and 5 nights
• Standard accommodation comfort level: 3 *
• Comfort accommodation comfort level: 4 *

The dates 2025 :

Departures on Wednesday 9, 16 and 23 of April

Daily departures (except Saturdays) from 27/04 to 03/10

• Season 1: 09/04 + 03/10
• Season 2: 23/04 + 04/05 to 09/05 + 21/09 to 02/10
• Season 3: 16/04 + 27/04 to 03/05 + 11/05 to 23/05 + 22/06 to 04/07 + 24/08 to 19/09
• Season 4: 24/05 to 21/06 + 05/07 to 23/08

Included :

• Breakfast stay
• Roadbook
• Boat trips from Lindau to Constance, from Wallhausen / Dingelsdorf to Überlingen, from Reichenau to Gaienhofen
• Ferry rides from Constance to Meersburg and from Meersburg to Constance
• Entrance to the Rosgarten museum in Constance with a cup of coffee
• Entrance to the Salem Castle
• On-site description of cycle routes with maps (1 per room)

Not included :

• Transport to the place of departure
• No half board offered
• Entrance to Mainau Island
• Personal expenses
• Tourist tax (to be paid on site)
• Visits others than the ones included

Options:

• Standard bike or ebike rental
• Extra night (s) in Constance
• Parking lot
• Theft insurance for the rented bike
• cancellation insurance

Levels:

1 2 3 4 5 6

Ground :

Flat, very smooth and traffic-free roads and paths, cycle paths.

Weather :

Mild, pleasant temperatures.

Technicality:

• 15 to 55 km of hiking per day, or about 2 to 5 hours of cycling.
• Partly signposted route, map reading desired.

Bibliography:

• Guide in French around Lake Constance - Cartovelo editions.
• Map of Lake Constance, scale 1: 75,000 Esterbauer Edition.

Additional nights:

An additional night is offered to you at the start and end of your stay.

Meals:

• Breakfasts: generous (coffee, tea, chocolate, milk, butter, bread, jam, orange juice) or buffet.
• Lunches: not included
• Dinners: not included

The bike :

• Rental bike: 8 or 27-gear standard bike or ebike. It can be picked up from your hotel in Constance. At the end of the tour, you will have to leave the rented bike at the hotel and notify reception.
• Personal bike: We do not recommend bikes with small tires. Hybrid bikes and mountain bikes are excellent. Remember to check your bicycle before setting off. At the end of the circuit, you will have to take care of your bike.

Assistance:

Assistance in the event of breakdown (except punctures for which we do not intervene).

Luggage:

As it is a centered-based tour, there is no luggage transfer.

Road book :

The road book with the description of the routes is given to you by post and email before your departure. Our partner on site will give you the vouchers for hotels and restaurants as well as labels for luggage.

Transportation:

• By train: Constance station
• By road: Constance is 260 km east of Strasbourg and 230 km from Mulhouse.
• By plane: Zurich Airport, Friedrichshafen, Stuttgart.

Your vehicle:

Possibility of parking with our local correspondent or free parking in town.

Cancellation insurance :

In order to guarantee the reimbursement of costs in the event of cancellation of your stay, you can take out cancellation insurance. To learn more about insurance, click here.