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
Check-in at your hotel in Constance. The medieval old town has been preserved. Stroll through the narrow streets of Niederburg, visit Münster Cathedral, and admire "Imperia" by 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: 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)
Take the road to Wallhausen, where a boat takes you to Überlingen on the other side of the lake. Continuing along the lake, you continue 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 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 version: 3* hotel
• Comfort version: 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:

• Bed and breakfast
• 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)
• Travel booklet with descriptions of cycle routes and 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.