2023
Aktivurlaub am Bodensee

Active Cycling at Lake Constance

Cycling, Sailing, Wellness and Swimming

Constance – Kressbronn – Constance

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Islands of Mainau, Reichenau and Lindau
  • Sailing trip with dinner and canoe rental included!
  • Daily routes ●●○○○
  • Altitude profile ●●○○○

days
8

Ø km / day avg.
45

A lot of freedom and a lot to see. This is the concept behind this active cycling holiday at Lake Constance. You get to see the lake from your base in Constance and Kressbronn. From Kressbronn, you cycle to the festival stage in Bregenz and as a particular highlight, you experience a sailing trip on Lake Constance. From Constance you venture to Stein am Rhein and get to know the Überlinger See lake. But most importantly: In between all this you have plenty of time to get aquainted with the most beautiful parts of the lake and also visit the lovely historic old town of Constance more than once.

Itinerary

  • Booking Code
    BO-KNKR7
  • Start / Destination
    Constance
  • Duration
    8 days, 7 nights
  • Length
    ca. 210 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 35 and 55 km, Ø 45 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
Aktivurlaub am Bodensee

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance

Today you move into your hotel in Constance, whose town remains medieval in character to this day. In 1414, the town hosted the only church council ever to take place north of the Alps. A small museum is dedicated to the Czech reformer Jan Hus, who was burnt at the stake here. The symbol of the city is the statue of Imperia, which is a memorial to the prostitutes of the council time. The aquariums of the Sea Life Center are also worth a visit, as is the Archaeological Museum.

Constance minster

Constance Minster

Day 2: Constance – Meersburg – Kressbronn, approx. 35 km + ferry trip

Today's first highlight is Meersburg with its old castle and lovely town. Through the wine-growing areas of Hagnau and Immenstaad you pedal to Friedrichshafen. Here you can visit the Zeppelin museum in the old harbour station. Your route continues through orchards to Langenargen, where you can see what inspired Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Next you soon find yourself at today's destination.

Old Castle Meersburg

The old castle Meersburg

Day 3: Wellness, Swimming & Sailing

Today you get to really spoil yourself. The whirlpool, steam bath and sauna area await you in the hotel! Otherwise go off on your own bike trip or a walk along the farm trail through the countryside around Kressbonn. In the evening an experienced skipper takes you out sailing for a couple of hours on the lake. Afterwards you enjoy a relaxed 3-course-dinner at the hotel.

Sailing Lake Constance

Sailing on Lake Constance

Day 4: Excursion to Bregenz, approx. 50 km

On the east-side of Lake Constance and at the foot of Pfänder mountain is the town of Bregenz - rich in culture and also known for appearing in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace. Did you also know that there is a mummified shark over the city gates? The trip up the mountain by the Pfänder cable car is well worth it in sunny weather as the views of about 240 Alpine peaks and Lake Constance is spectacular.

Pfaender Bregenz

View from Pfaender Mountain near Bregenz

Day 5: Kressbronn – Constance, approx. 35 km + ferry trip

Rested and restored, you cycle back to Friedrichshafen from where you take a boat over Lake Constance to Romanshorn in the Swiss canton of Thurgau. This area is endearingly known as Mostindien (Apple India) because of the many orchards and its rather isolate location. You cycle through pretty little villages along the waterside back to your starting point.

Friedrichshafen

Zeppelin city Friedrichshafen

Day 6: Excursion to Überlingen and Meersburg, approx. 35 km + canoe trip + boat and ferry trips

In the morning, a special highlight awaits you in Wallhausen. By canoe you have 3 hours to explore Lake Constance from the water. Afterwards you continue from Wallhausen by boat to Überlingen. Plan a little walk through the historic quarter and a wander along the promenade. The little town of Meersburg also has a lot to offer, for example its beautiful timber-framed houses and the old and the new castle. From Meersburg, take the car ferry back to Constance.

Canoeing Lake Constance

Canoeing on Lake Constance

Day 7: Excursion to Stein am Rhein, approx. 55 km + boat trip

The first destination of the day is Reichenau Island, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. You take a boat across to Gaienhofen. Here you are able to visit the Hermann-Hesse-House. You then continue cycling along the Höri Peninsula. Stein am Rhein has a number of attractive painted house facades. The last leg of the trip leads you along the Swiss, southern shore of the Lower Lake before returning to Constance.

Stein am Rhein, Break, Lake of Constance

A short break at Stein am Rhein

Day 8: Individual departure or extended stay

After breakfast, your holiday in Constance ends and it's time to journey home.

Constance Imperia

Farewell to Constance with view to Imperia

Dates / prices / services

Season times and prices 2023

Arrival on Sundays from 28.05.2023 to 08.10.2023

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Season A
30.04. - 10.05.
24.09. - 08.10.
from849 €
Season B
11.05. - 16.05.
11.06. - 30.06.
10.09. - 23.09.
from949 €
Season C
17.05. - 26.05.
01.06. - 10.06.
20.08. - 09.09.
from1049 €
Season D
27.05. - 31.05.
01.07. - 19.08.
from1149 €

All prices per person in a double room.

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Services

  • 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • 2 Car ferry rides between Meersburg and Constance-Staad incl. bike
  • Sailing from / to Kressbronn (approx. 2 hours)
  • 1 x dinner in Kressbronn, Yachthotel Schattmaier
  • Car ferry Friedrichshafen – Romanshorn incl. bike
  • Canoe rental 3 hours from / to Wallhausen
  • Boat trip Wallhausen / Dingelsdorf – Überlingen incl. bike
  • Boat trip Reichenau – Gaienhofen incl. bike
  • Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service-Hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
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Minimum number of participants per booking: 2 people

Not inlcuded is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

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Child reduction on basic price

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From 0 to 5 years

-100%

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From 6 to 11 years

-50%

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From 12 to 17 years

-25%

Applies for accommodation in rooms with 2 full-paying guests.

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Additional Services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

299 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Constance
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

95 €

Kressbronn
 DBL

85 €

 SGL

135 €

All prices are per person

Rental Bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
239 €
Tandem
Tandem
199 €
Children's and Teenager's bike
Children's and Teenager's bike
49 €
Trailer
Trailer
49 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes (men’s bikes from 1.75 m)
  • 27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bikes from 1.75 m)
  • Electric bike / Pedelec with freewheel (minimum age 16 years)
  • Tandem
  • E-cargo bike with 2 child seats
  • Children's / teenager's bike (20 – 26 inch), children's trailer, children's trailer Weehoo, child seat
Fittings

Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit

Here you find further information and pictures of our rental bikes.

Radweg-Reisen 8-gear unisex bike
8-gear unisex bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes
Radweg-Reisen 8-gear men's bike
8-gear men's bike, hub gears with back-pedal brakes
Radweg-Reisen 27-gear unisex bike
27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 27-gear men's bike
27-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen E-Bike
Unisex E-Bike, 8-speed hub gears and free-wheel
E-cargo bike with 2 child seats
"Family bike": E-cargo bike with 2 child seats
Radweg-Reisen Tandem
Tandem with luggage and handlebar bag
Children's bike
Children's bike
Teen's bike
Teen's bike
Weehoo
Recumbent seater Weehoo trailer
Child trailer
Child trailer with seating for two children
Child seat
Child seat
Rental Bike

8- or 27-gear Rental Bike

99 €

E-bike

239 €

E-cargo bike

239 €

Tandem

199 €

Children's / Teenager's bike, Trailer, Weehoo trailer

49 €

Baby bike seat

free

Brief Information

  • Booking Code
    BO-KNKR7
  • Start / Destination
    Constance
  • Duration
    8 days, 7 nights
  • Length
    ca. 210 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 35 and 55 km, Ø 45 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Route condition
    Mainly flat paths on tarred cycle paths, which are partially along the lakeshore and partially along lakeshore roads.
  • Parking information
    Fenced parking at our office, cost: 45 € / booked holiday, can be booked online.
    Free parking on public roads.
  • Minimum number of participants
    2 persons
  • Tour operated by
    Radweg-Reisen
  • Mobility note
    This holiday is suitable to only a limited extent for people with restricted mobility.
    Please contact us if you have individual requirements.
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days
8

Ø km / day avg.
45