Lake Constance 6 days - star tour

Star bike route around Lake Constance

Lake Constance by bike is an exceptional route to discover 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
• Reichenau island

Day 1: Arrival in Constance
Check-in at your hotel in Constance. The medieval old town has been preserved. Take your time to explore the city and make the most of your visit by going to the archaeological museum as well as the Sea Life Centre aquarium.

Day 2: Lindau Loop (50-60 km + boat trip)
Today, you'll take the ferry to Meersburg and then cycle to Friedrichshafen. You'll follow the lakeside cycle path to Langenargen and through small villages like Wasserburg and Nonnenhorn to reach Lindau, the Bavarian lakeside metropolis. The historic city center is a popular destination for visitors. In the afternoon, a ferry will take you back to Constance.

Day 3: Excursion to Mainau Island (5-15 km)
Explore the "flower island" of Mainau. Bicycles are prohibited on the island: simply park at the entrance and access the island via 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 await you during this pleasant day.

Day 4: Überlingen and Salem Loop (40-55 km + boat trip)
Take the road to Wallhausen, where a boat takes you to Überlingen on the other side of the lake. Continuing along the lake, to the abbey church of Birnau, where you enjoy a magnificent view of the lake. Along the Prälatenweg, you'll enjoy a pleasant ride to Salem, where you can visit the castle. You can also visit Affenberg (Monkey Hill) with over 200 semi-wild monkeys! From Meersburg, take the ferry to Constance.

Day 5: Reichenau Island Loop and Stein am Rhein (50 km + boat trip)
Your destination today is Reichenau Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. A boat will take you to the Höri Peninsula, to Gaienhofen, where you can visit the Hermann-Hesse House. Then, 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 tour around Lake Constance ends. You can add additional nights to extend your stay.

General Information :

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

Dates for 2026 :

Departures every day except Saturdays, from April 19 to October 4

• Low season: from April 19 to April 24 and October 4
• Mid season: from May 3 to May 8 and from September 27 to October 2
• High season: from April 26 to May 1, from June 7 to July 3, and from August 23 to September 25
• Very high season: from May 10 to June 5 and from July 5 to August 21

Included:

• 5 nights with breakfasts
• Admission to the Rosgarten Museum with a cup of coffee
• Admission to Salem Castle
• Ferry from Constance to Meersburg and from Meersburg to Constance (with bike)
• Boat from Lindau to Constance (with bike)
• Boat from Reichenau to Gaienhofen (with bike)
• Boat from Wallhausen or Dingelsdorf to Überlingen (with bike)
• Luggage transport from accommodation to accommodation
• 7 days a week telephone assistance 

Not included :

• Transport to the place of departure
• Dinners, lunches and drinks
• Entrance to Mainau Island
• Personal expenses
• Tourist taxes (to be paid on site)
• Visits others than the ones included
• Anything not listed under “included” 

Options :

• Standard bike or ebike rental
• Extra nights in Constance
• Parking
• Theft guarantee for rented bike 
• Multirisk 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.

Meals:

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

The bike :

• Rental bike: Standard bike or ebike, equipped bike lock, waterproof pannier, breakdown kit.  You can pick up your bike on day 2. At the end of the tour, please leave the bike at your last hotel and inform reception. We will take care of its return.  
• Personal bikes: we do not recommend bikes with small tires. Mountain and hybrid bikes are excellent. Please check your bike before departure. You will be responsible for your own bike at the end of the tour. 

Assistance: 
7 days a week assistance (except punctures, which are not covered). 

 
Luggage: 
Luggage is transported by courier and limited to one piece per person (maximum 20 kg). 

 
Roadbook : 

You will receive your roadbook with luggage tags by mail before your departure.

Our partner will also provide you with a roadbook

Transport :

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

Multirisk cancellation insurance: 

To guarantee reimbursement in the event of cancellation of your stay, ;you may take out our multirisk cancellation insurance. Click here for more information.