Lake Constance, between Germany, Austria and Switzerland is famous for its picturesque towns and villages, such as Güttingen, Stein am Rhein and Gottmadingen.
You can admire the castle Meesburg, the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen or the houses on stilts in Uhldingen. Mainau, famous flower island and the island of Reichenau, are listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO and are perfect destinations for an excursion.
The city of Constance, founded in the fourth century and named after the emperor Constantius is divided by the Rhine river. On the southern bank are the historical center and the district Paradies (former district with cloisters of nuns and monks), and on the northern side are the former municipalities that were gradually annexed to the city. Located on the Swiss and German border, the border runs through the streets and houses.
The climate is temperate thanks to the lake which enables the culture of vineyards (white wine).
Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance / Kreuzlingen
Take the opportunity to visit the island of Mainau, wander through Constance’s old town or visit the aquariums in the
Sea Life Center and go to the Archaeological Museum.
Day 2: Constance – Stein a. Rh. / Gailingen, approx. 45 / 55 km
First, you cycle along the Gnadensee to the former Imperial town of Radolfzell, now a spa resort. Continue through
beautiful countryside along the Höri peninsula to the Swiss town of Stein am Rhein with its many frescoed houses.
Depending on where you are staying the night, you cross the border again for Gailingen.
Day 3: Stein a. Rh. – Überlingen, approx. 45 / 55 km
Today you will be cycling along the side of lake, through small Swiss fishing villages. Via Constance your route takes you on to Wallhausen where a boat then takes you to the old Imperial town of Überlingen. Visit the gothic church and go for a walk along the popular lakeside promenade.
Day 4: Überlingen – Wasserburg / Lindau, approx. 60 km (cat confort)
Überlingen – Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn, approx. 50 km (cat standard)
From Überlingen you cycle through vineyards to Friedrichshafen. On the way you will pass the Baroque pilgrimage church of Birnau. In Meersburg, take a break to wander around the old town and its castle. In Friedrichshafen we can recommend a visit to the Zeppelin museum. You continue on through extensive orchards to today's destination of Kressbronn.
Day 5: Lindau – Arbon, approx. 50 km (cat confort)
Kressbronn – Höchst / Rorschach, approx. 40 / 50 km (cat standard)
On your way today, you soon reach Bregenz, the capital of the Vorarlberg region of Austria and famous for its annual festival on the largest lake-stage in the world. You finally reach Höchst where you soon cross the border again and then, after pedaling onwards for a few kilometres, reach Rorschach or Arbon.
Day 6: Arbon – Constance, approx. 35 km (cat confort)
Höchst – Constance, approx. 60 km (cat standard)
The last day of your tour takes you through Romanshorn which is home to Switzerland's largest harbour on Lake
Constance. Now you continue on along the banks of Lake Constance back to Constance. Let your tour come to a
pleasant end with a wander through the old town or an ice cream down at the harbour.
Day 7: Individual departure or extension of stay
After breakfast, you start your individual return journey home or extend your stay.
Note: Start of this tour is possible in any of the abovementioned
overnight places at no extra cost..
