2023
Bike tour across Baden-Württemberg

Bike tour across Baden-Württemberg

Through the popular holiday regions in southern Germany

  Heidelberg – Freudenstadt – Constance

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Neckar, Black Forest, Swabian Alb, Danube and Lake Constance
  • Daily routes ●●●○○
  • Altitude profil ●●●●○

days
10

km / day avg.
55

The bike tour across Baden-Württemberg takes you through some of the most popular holiday regions in southern Germany. Not entirely undemanding, the route runs through the hilly Kraichgau and the legendary Black Forest. You will reach Lake Constance via the Upper Danube Nature Park and the Swabian Alb. The reward for pedalling hard on the climbs is magnificent panoramic views. The delicacies of the Baden and Swabian cuisine as well as the excellent local wines provide for your physical well-being. Enjoy the healthy Black Forest air and a swim in Lake Constance. Numerous cultural and historical highlights await you along the route. You will walk in the footsteps of the Hohenzollerns in Hechingen and Sigmaringen, visit monasteries, castles and fortresses and stroll through picturesque historic town centres. With Heidelberg and Constance – two of the most beautiful cities in the federal state – our bike tour across Baden-Württemberg has a worthy start and a brilliant end.

Itinerary

  • Booking Code
    NE-HK9
  • Start / Destination
    Heidelberg / Constance
  • Duration
    10 days / 9 nights
  • Length
    approx. 410 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 20 and 65 km, Ø 55 km
    Altitude profile ●●●●○
Map of Bike tour across Baden-Württemberg

Day 1: Individual arrival in Heidelberg

The starting point of your bike tour across Baden-Württemberg is Heidelberg – one of the most renowned and beautiful university towns in Germany. The image of Heidelberg Castle, which towers over the romantic city on the Neckar, is world-famous. It has inspired many travellers to pay Heidelberg a visit. Stroll through the old town, relax on the banks of the Neckar or visit the magnificent castle. You are welcome to book extra nights before your bike tour to explore Heidelberg extensively.

Heidelberg Castle, Neckar

View of Heidelberg Castle

Day 2: Heidelberg – Bretten, approx. 60 km

From Heidelberg, you cycle through the Kurpfalz region before climbing some of the thousand hills of the Kraichgau region. You will pass picturesque orchard meadows, sun-drenched vineyards and refreshing bathing lakes. For history and culture lovers, the highlight of today's route is certainly Bruchsal Castle. The baroque building was once the seat of the prince-bishops of Speyer. Today it houses two museums. The first overnight stop on your bike tour is the half-timbered town of Bretten. Here, much revolves around the town's most famous son – the reformer Melanchthon.

Bruchsal Castle

Bruchsal Castle

Day 3: Bretten – Bad Wildbad, approx. 45 km

Today, your route leads you first to the gold town of Pforzheim. The centre of the German jewellery and watch industry is your gateway to the Black Forest. You cycle along the Enz River against the direction of flow. Soon you cycle through tranquil forests and breathe in the healthy Black Forest air. Via Höfen and Calmbach you will reach Bad Wildbad – your stage destination today. Our suggestion for the rest of the day: park your bike and relax in one of the two thermal baths of the famous spa town.

Palais Thermal_Bad Wildbad

Palais Thermal in Bad Wildbad

Day 4: Bad Wildbad – Freudenstadt, approx. 45 km

The third stage takes you along the Black Forest Panorama Cycle Path, rich in forests and views. The day begins with a ride on the Sommerberg cable car. The cable car transports you and your bike to the high plateau of the Sommerberg mountain. Once at the top, take your time and visit the tree top walk. Here you will get to know the Black Forest from a different perspective. Afterwards you cycle past the high moorland at Kaltenbronn and Seewald-Besenfeld. The stage ends in Freudenstadt. In the evening there is the opportunity to stroll through Germany's largest market square.

treetop path Bad Wildbad

The treetop path leads through the forest near Bad Wildbad

Day 5: Freudenstadt – Hechingen, approx. 60 km

Your bike tour takes you further across Baden-Württemberg. You leave the Black Forest and cross the Neckar. Then you head up into the Swabian Alb. Shortly before your destination today, Hechingen, you will pass a Roman estate. The site is now an open-air museum. The town's landmark, visible from afar, bears witness to another era – Hohenzollern Castle. It towers prominently on a mountain cone. A visit to the ancestral seat of the former Prussian royal family is worth the steep climb. On a guided tour you can explore the magnificent interiors of the castle.

Hohenzollern Castle

Hohenzollern Castle

Day 6: Hechingen – Tuttlingen, approx. 65 km

On the fifth stage, you will experience the unique natural and cultural landscape of the Swabian Alb from your bike. You cycle from Hechingen via Balingen and Gosheim. Ascents alternate with the high plateaus that are characteristic of the Alb. In Schömberg, a reservoir offers you the opportunity to refresh yourself. No matter where you take a break: Take the opportunity to sample one of the many specialities of Swabian cuisine! This is the ideal reward for the kilometres you have already covered. With a well-filled stomach, you roll down into the Danube valley to Tuttlingen.

Zollern castle Balingen

Zollern castle in Balingen

Day 7: Tuttlingen – Sigmaringen, approx. 55 km

Today you follow the Danube through the Upper Danube Nature Park. You will enjoy one of the most scenic and idyllic stretches of the river. At Beuron you cycle through the spectacular Danube breakthrough. A visit to the Archabbey of Beuron with its almost thousand-year history is worthwhile. Framed by the Danube and towering limestone cliffs, you continue to Sigmaringen. Sigmaringen's townscape is dominated by the imposing Hohenzollern Castle. On a guided tour of the castle you can learn more about the history of the noble family that gave it its name.

hohenzollern castle Sigmaringen

Hohenzollern castle Sigmaringen

Day 8: Sigmaringen – Ludwigshafen / Sipplingen / Überlingen, approx. 50 / 60 km

Shortly after Sigmaringen you reach Inzigkofen. The 25-hectare Princely Park on both sides of the Danube is worth seeing, a wildly romantic landscape garden with historical garden architecture. Via Meßkirch you approach Lake Constance, the last of the many highlights of your bike tour across Baden-Württemberg. Take your time and explore the small town in Baden – whether on a stroll through the late medieval old town or a visit to Meßkirch Castle. In Ludwigshafen you have made it, you have reached Lake Constance. Get off your bike and dip at least one toe into the Swabian Sea!

Überlingen

View of Überlingen

Day 9: Überlingen – Constance, approx. 20 / 30 km + ferry trip

On the Lake Constance Cycle Path, you cycle from Überlingen with its famous lakeside promenade in the direction of Meersburg. You cycle past the Baroque pilgrimage church of Birnau, which is well worth seeing, and the reconstructed pile dwellings near Uhldingen. In Meersburg, a walk through the picturesque old town is worthwhile. From the lower town, idyllic alleyways and stairs lead up to the upper town. From there you have a beautiful view of the opposite shore of Lake Constance. With the car ferry you will ride to Constance. The largest and probably most beautiful city on Lake Constance is the end point of your journey. The final stage is the shortest of the entire cycle tour, giving you enough time to explore the council city.

 pile dwellings near Uhldingen

Pile dwellings near Uhldingen

Day 10: Individual departure or extension of stay

Your bike tour ends after breakfast. On your way across Baden-Württemberg, you will have become acquainted with the many facets of the federal state and collected numerous memories. If you do not want to leave the Lake Constance region yet, we will be happy to extend your stay in Constance with an extra night.

Constance, Imperia. harbour

View of the Imperia and Constance Harbour

Dates / prices / services

Season times and prices 2023

Arrival on Sundays from 30.04.2023 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.
from999 €
Season B
11.05. - 16.05.
11.06. - 30.06.
10.09. - 23.09.
from1099 €
Season C
17.05. - 26.05.
01.06. - 10.06.
20.08. - 09.09.
from1199 €
Season D
27.05. - 31.05.
01.07. - 19.08.
from1299 €

All prices per person in a double room.

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Services

  • 9 nights incl. breakfast, national 3*-level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Constance, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Ride with the Sommerberg cable car Bad Wildbad – Sommerberg incl. bike
  • Ferry Meersburg – Constance-Staad 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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Not inlcuded is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

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For our younger cyclists

Due to the more challenging sections, we don't recommend this tour for children.

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Additional Services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

349 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Heidelberg
 DBL

89 €

 SGL

125 €

Konstanz
 DBL

65 €

 SGL

95 €

All prices are per person

Rental Bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
27-Gear Rental Bike
99 €
30-Gear Rental Bike
30-Gear Rental Bike
129 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
239 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 27-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bikes from 1.80 m)
  • 30-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men’s bikes from 1.75 m)
  • Electric bike / Pedelec with freewheel (minimum age 16 years)
Fittings

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

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

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 30-gear unisex bike
30-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg-Reisen 30-gear men's bike
30-gear men's bike, derailleur gears with freewheel
Radweg Reisen E-Bike
Unisex E-Bike, 8-speed hub gears and free-wheel
Rental Bikes

27-gear Rental Bike

99 €

30-gear Rental Bike

129 €

E-bike

239 €

Brief Information

  • Booking Code
    NE-HK9
  • Start / Destination
    Heidelberg / Constance
  • Duration
    10 days / 9 nights
  • Length
    approx. 410 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 20 and 65 km, Ø 55 km
    Altitude profile ●●●●○
  • Parking information
    There are public parking facilities in Heidelberg city centre.
    Free parking is available at Neuer Messplatz.
    No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
  • Returning to Heidelberg
    On your own by train, connections every 1 – 2 hours, duration approx. 3 – 4 hours, 3 – 4 train changes.
  • 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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Map of Bike tour across Baden-Württemberg

days
10

km / day avg.
55