

Cycling along the Swiss Lakes
Lake Constance, Lake Zurich and Walensee
- Radweg-Reisen Tour
- Lake Constance, Rhine Falls, the metropolis of Zurich, Appenzellerland
- Daily routes ●●●○○, altitude profile ●●●○○
- Bestseller!
Days
8
Ø km per day
55
This easy cycling tour along the Swiss lakes spans from the Mediterranean flair of Lake Constance to the Churfirsten Mountains. You will experience the Schaffhausen Rhine Falls on an exciting boat trip, get to know the cosmopolitan city of Zurich on the lake of the same name and cross Walensee at the foot of the Churfirsten Mountains. In the Rhine Valley you will be treated to excellent wines and finally you will take a train to the Appenzeller Region where a picture book landscape awaits you. You will spend the end of your trip on the beautiful Lake Constance.
Itinerary
- Booking code
CH-KK7 - Start / Destination
Constance - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
approx. 310 / 325 km
Daily routes ●●●○○
between 45 and 70 km, Ø 55 km
Altitude profile ●●●○○

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance
You start your cycling tour in Constance, the largest city on Lake Constance. 600 years ago, it was the scene of a church council and the only papal election north of the Alps. The Rhine flows out of Lake Constance here: kilometre 0 on its way to the North Sea. A few minutes' walk from the medieval old town is the Swiss town of Kreuzlingen with its lively harbour.
Day 2: Constance – Schaffhausen, approx. 50 km
Your bike tour takes you along the Lake Constance Cycle Path out of Constance through picturesque Swiss fishing villages. Along the waterside, the path takes you to Stein am Rhein with its beautiful fresco-decorated, medieval houses. Switching several times between Germany and Switzerland you reach the canton's capital, Schaffhausen. The town whose citizens competed in building numerous gables on their houses, is overlooked by Munot fort.
Day 3: Schaffhausen – Zurich, approx. 55km + train ride or approx. 70 km
The first highlight of your trip are the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe, which you will approach by boat. The valley of the Glatt will lead you on to Zurich. Modernity and tradition unite in this fascinating cosmopolitan Swiss city. Why not visit the well-preserved old town and make sure that you experience the cultural life of the city.
Day 4: Zurich – Lachen, approx. 45 km
Today you will cycle along the northern banks of Lake Zurich, which is also known locally as the Gold Coast, until you come to Rapperswil with its old castle. From there you cross over to the other side of the lake on a dam. From there it won't be long until you reach the small town of Lachen. Here you can visit the Baroque Church Heilig Kreuz, enjoy the flair of the harbour or just enjoy a swim in the Lake.
Day 5: Lachen – Vaduz, approx. 60 km + boat trip
Along the Linth Canal, the artificial connection between Lake Zurich and Lake Walen, you reach the pretty town of Weesen. Here a boat takes you to the other end of Lake Walen to Walenstadt. The lake is 150 m deep, with the Churfirsten peaks towering over it by another 1800 m, and is ideal for swimming. Incidentally, palm trees grow on the northern shore of Lake Walen, while snow still lies on the same slope until May. You will see – Lake Walen will impress you with its contrasts! After a few kilometres you reach the valley of the Alpine Rhine. Here you will make swift progress to the Principality of Liechtenstein, where you will spend the night in Vaduz.
Day 6: Vaduz – St. Gallen, approx. 60 km + train ride
Many impressive castles dominate the valley along the stage. The medieval town of Feldkirch, already on Austrian territory, lies at the exit of the Illtal. The town is overlooked by Schattenburg Castle, which houses an important historical weapons collection and is one of the best-preserved castle complexes in Central Europe. Later you cross the Rhine. Then the train takes you from Altstätten up into Appenzellerland. Alpine pastures and cows accompany you on the hilly way to St. Gallen, the town that has become famous for its linen and embroidery trade. Particularly worth seeing is the 18th century baroque collegiate church with the associated collegiate library. The entire St. Gallen Abbey District has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983.
Day 7: St. Gallen – Constance, approx. 45 km
Enjoy the downhill stretch to Lake Constance and your arrival near Arbon. Next, cycle along the lake through cultivated little Swiss villages and orchards, back to Constance. Take a break wherever you want in any of the many cafes along the lakeside or jump into the water to be refreshed! Finally, there should still be time for a visit to Rosgartenmuseum or a relaxed wander through the old quarter of Constance.
Dates / Prices / Services
Services
- 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* level
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
- Admission to Rosgartenmuseum Constance incl. 1 cup of coffee
- Boat trip to the Rheinfallfelsen
- Boat trip Weesen – Walenstadt incl. bike
- Train ride Altstätten – Gais incl. bike
- Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
- Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
For our younger cyclists
discount-icon discount-icon-football |
From 12 to 17 years |
-25% |
Additional services
Additional bookable services
Additional fee single room |
349 € |
Additional nights
Room
|
Breakfast
|
Price
|
|
---|---|---|---|
all places
|
DBL |
|
99 € |
SGL |
|
149 € |
Rental bikes
Rental Bikes




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)
- Teenager's bike (26 inch)
Fittings
Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit
Here you find further information and pictures of our rental bikes.
27-gear rental bike |
99 € |
30-gear rental bike |
169 € |
E-bike / pedelec |
259 € |
Teenager's bike |
49 € |
Brief info
- Booking code
CH-KK7 - Start / Destination
Constance - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
approx. 310 / 325 km
Daily routes ●●●○○
between 45 and 70 km, Ø 50 km
Altitude profile ●●●○○ - Trail conditions
Mostly level ground along paved cycle paths and quiet side roads. Some sections are a little hilly. - Parking information
Fenced parking at our office, costs 49 € / trip, must be booked and paid in advance.
Parking garages (Fischmarkt, Dammgasse, Lago, Altstadt, Benediktinerplatz), costs approx. 25 € / day
No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen - Tour operated by
Radweg-Reisen - Mobility note
The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs. - Print version PDF