Lake Constance by bike - sporting holiday

Around the Constance Lake by bike, sportive tour

Lake Constance lies between Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is famous for its picturesque towns and villages, among which are Lindau, Stein am Rhein and Bregenz. This short, sporty cycling holiday invites you to explore the stunning landscapes around Lake Constance.

Highlights of the stay:

• Constance
• Meesburg Castle
• Stein Am Rhein, Bregenz and Lindau
• The landscapes of the Untersee

Day 1: Arrival in Constance
Receive travel documents and pick up your bikes. Discover the old quarter of Niederburg and its rows of medieval houses, home to rustic wine bars. Admire the cathedral and the harbor in the beautiful city of Constance!
Overnight in Constance.

Day 2: Stein am Rhein Loop (75 to 85 km)
Cycle along the Gnadensee to Radolfzell, a former imperial city turned spa resort. Continue through the countryside along the Höri Peninsula to Stein am Rhein, with its many frescoed houses. Return to Constance via the fishing villages along the lakeshore.

Overnight in Constance.

Day 3: From Constance to Lindau or Bregenz (50 to 65 km) + ferry
Take the boat from Constance to Meersburg and continue your journey along the vineyards, passing through Friedrichshafen, the birthplace of the Zeppelin (airship) (you can visit its museum). Continue your journey towards the Bavarian town of Lindau, which is rich in originality and history. Then continue your journey to Bregenz, the capital of the Vorarlberg region of Austria, known for its famous festival.
Overnight in Lindau or Bregenz.

Day 4: From Lindau or Bregenz to Constance (70 to 90 km)
Begin your day by crossing the Rhine Delta Nature Park to Altenrhein. Continue on the Lake Constance Cycle Path through apple orchards and the towns of Arbon and Romanshorn. Then return to Constance. The approximately 80 km stage is made easier by the very flat terrain and well-maintained cycle paths. End your stay with a stroll through the old town and enjoy an ice cream or a good beer.

Day 5: Constance
End of stay after breakfast. Additional nights are possible.

General information :

• 5 days and 4 nights
• Accommodation comfort level: 3* hotels
• Not recommended for children

2026 Dates:

Departures daily from March 21 to October 25

• Low Season: March 21 to March 27 and October 11 to October 25
• Mid Season: March 28 to April 18 and September 27 to October 10
• High Season: April 19 to May 22, June 7 to July 3, and August 23 to September 26
• Very high Season: May 23 to June 6 and July 4 to August 22

Included :

• Breakfast stay
• Ferry ride from Constance to Meersburg with bicycles
• Roadbook
• Transportation of luggage from accommodation to accommodation
• Paper description of the route with maps (given on site, 1 per room)

Not included :

• Transport to the place of departure
• Lunches and dinners
• Personal expenses
• Tourist tax (to be paid on site)
• Visits

Options:

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

Level: sports version

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Ground :

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

Weather :

Mild, pleasant temperatures.

Technicality:

• 50 to 80 km of hiking per day, or about 4 to 7 hours of cycling.
• Partly signposted route, map reading desired.

Bibliography:

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: 27-gear standard bike or ebike. It can be picked up from oyour 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:

During the stay, they are transported by a courier or by our team and limited to one piece of luggage per person. (max. 20 kg)

Road book :

The road book with route descriptions will be sent to you by post and e-mail before your departure. Our local partner will provide you with hotel and restaurant vouchers and luggage tags.

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. 

Your vehicle:

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

Cancellation insurance :

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