2024
Die klassische Bodensee-Radreise

Lake Constance Bike Tour

The Classic Way around Germany‘s largest lake

Constance - Stein am Rhein - Lindau - Constance

  • Radweg-Reisen Tour
  • Höri Peninsula, Meersburg Castle, Old Town Island Lindau, Bregenz Festival City
  • Daily routes ●●●○○, altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Bestseller!

Days
7

Ø km per day
50

Our classic Lake Constance bike tour is not only one of our most popular tours, but also the perfect opportunity to get to know the most beautiful corners around Lake Constance in a relaxed way by bike. You start in Constance. The city of the Council of Constance impresses with a picturesque old town, a lively harbour and an eventful history. Our Lake Constance bike tour takes you along the High Rhine to medieval Stein am Rhein, the Höri peninsula and the garden city of Überlingen. Along the Upper Lake, the largest part of Lake Constance, you cycle buoyantly past Meersburg Castle, through sun-drenched wine hills and into the Zeppelin city of Friedrichshafen. Between Lindau and the festival town of Bregenz, you cross the German-Austrian border. After a few kilometres you are already in Switzerland and cycle along the southern shore of the lake through pretty little villages back to Constance. Our Lake Constance bike tour is ideal for cycling tour beginners, pleasure cyclists and families.

We offer you our Lake Constance Bike Tour in three different categories. You can choose between hotels in category K (4*-level), category A (3* / 4*-level) and category B (2* / 3*-level).

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    BO-VA6
  • Start / Destination
    Constance
  • Duration
    7 days / 6 nights
  • Length
    approx. 230 / 250 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 30 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
Classic Lake Constance Bike Tour Map

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance

Your Lake Constance bike tour starts in the classic way in Constance, the largest city on Lake Constance. After arriving at your hotel, take an extended walk through the Niederburg. Small alleys, crooked half-timbered houses and cosy wine taverns characterise the oldest part of the town. Climb the tower of Constance Cathedral and enjoy the panoramic view over the city, the lake and as far as Switzerland. The Imperia has been revolving at the harbour since 1993. The nine-metre-high figure is a satirical reminder of the time of the Council in the 15th century.

In the Niederburg in Constance

In the Niederburg in Constance

Day 2: From Constance along the Lower Lake

Constance – Gailingen / Stein am Rhein / Wangen, approx. 30 – 40 km (Cat A)
Constance – Gailingen / Stein am Rhein, approx. 30 – 50 km (Cat B)
Constance – Wangen / Hemmenhofen, approx. 35 km (Cat K)

The first stage of your Lake Constance bike tour first takes you along the Swiss shore of the Lower Lake and the High Rhine. You reach Stein am Rhein. The town has one of the most beautiful medieval town centres on Lake Constance and impresses with its colourfully painted facades. A few kilometres downstream you reach Gailingen, one of the southernmost towns in Germany. Now on the German side of the Rhine, you cycle to the Höri peninsula. It is known for its artistic scene. The painter Otto Dix once lived in Hemmenhofen. His house has been converted into a museum and can be visited.

Stein am Rhein

Stein am Rhein

Day 3: From Lower Lake to Lake Überlingen

Gailingen – Überlingen, approx. 45 / 60 km (Cat A)
Gailingen – Ludwigshafen / Überlingen, approx. 40 – 60 km (Cat B)
Wangen – Überlingen, approx. 45 km (Cat K)

Today you cycle around the Höri peninsula and reach the spa town of Radolfzell. Visit the Radolfzell Minster, which has the highest church tower on Lake Constance. Over the Bodanrück (watch out, hilly!) you pass Bodman-Ludwigshafen and Sipplingen. Following the cycle path along the shore of Lake Überlingen, you reach the town of the same name, Überlingen. You can already see the stately St. Nikolaus Minster from a distance. Stroll along the approximately five-kilometre-long lakeside promenade and enjoy the view of the lake and its maritime flair.

View of the Lake Überlingen

View of the Lake Überlingen

Day 4: From Lake Überlingen to the Upper Lake

Überlingen – Kressbronn / Lindau, approx. 45 / 60 km (Cat A)
Überlingen – Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn, approx. 50 – 60 km (Cat B)
Überlingen – Lindau, approx. 60 km (Cat K)

Your Lake Constance bike tour takes you along the Upper Lake today. First stop at the pilgrimage church of Birnau. Situated amidst vineyards, the forecourt of the splendidly decorated baroque church offers a wonderful view over the lake. Visit the pile-dwelling museum in Unteruhldingen, the oldest inhabited castle in Germany in Meersburg and be impressed by the largest collection on the history of aviation in Friedrichshafen. Lindau's old town lies on an island. Enjoy the view of the Alps at the harbour – in the foreground the town's landmarks: the Bavarian Lion and the 33-metre-high lighthouse.

Hagnau on Lake Constance with a view of the Alps

Hagnau on Lake Constance with a view of the Alps

Day 5: Around the Bay of Bregenz

Lindau – Arbon, approx. 50 km (Cat A)
Kressbronn – Höchst / Rorschach, approx. 30 – 55 km (Cat B)
Lindau – Horn, approx. 45 km (Cat K)

Not far from Lindau you pass the border to Austria almost unnoticed. Take a break in Bregenz and take the cable car up to the Pfänder, the local mountain of the festival city – including a fantastic view of Lake Constance and over 200 Alpine peaks. Just a stone's throw from Bregenz, you cross the Bregenzer Ach and the Alpine Rhine at Hard. Welcome to Switzerland! Visit the historic bathing hut in Rorschach and enjoy the view of the lake from the lakeside promenade. Arbon's landmark is the castle. The museum housed inside looks back on the small town's more than 5000-year history.

On the Lake Constance Cycle Path in Bregenz

On the Lake Constance Cycle Path in Bregenz

Day 6: Back to Constance

Arbon – Constance, approx. 30 km (Cat A)
Höchst – Constance approx. 40 / 50 km (Cat B)
Horn – Constance, approx. 35 km (Cat K)

The last stage of your Lake Constance bike tour takes you back to Constance on a flat and easy cycle path. In Constance, visit the Rosgarten Museum (included), which looks back on the art and cultural history of the city. If you would like to spend some more time on your bike, we recommend a visit to the flower island of Mainau and a detour to the island of Reichenau, famous for its three Romanesque churches.

Short break in Romanshorn

Short break in Romanshorn

Day 7: Individual departure

Today your Lake Constance bike tour already ends. We are happy to extend your stay with an additional night in Constance or one of the other places on the lake.

At the fountain on the market square in Constance

At the fountain on the market square in Constance


Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2024

Arrival daily from 15.03.2024 to 26.10.2024

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

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Category B

Season A
15.03. - 22.03.
07.04. - 19.04.
13.10. - 26.10.
from599 €
Season B
23.03. - 06.04.
20.04. - 26.04.
22.09. - 12.10.
from749 €
Season C
27.04. - 07.05.
12.05. - 16.05.
02.06. - 28.06.
25.08. - 21.09.
from899 €
Season D
08.05. - 11.05.
17.05. - 01.06.
29.06. - 24.08.
from949 €

Category A

Season A
15.03. - 22.03.
07.04. - 19.04.
13.10. - 26.10.
from799 €
Season B
23.03. - 06.04.
20.04. - 26.04.
22.09. - 12.10.
from949 €
Season C
27.04. - 07.05.
12.05. - 16.05.
02.06. - 28.06.
25.08. - 21.09.
from1099 €
Season D
08.05. - 11.05.
17.05. - 01.06.
29.06. - 24.08.
from1149 €

Category K

Season A
15.03. - 22.03.
07.04. - 19.04.
13.10. - 26.10.
from1099 €
Season B
23.03. - 06.04.
20.04. - 26.04.
22.09. - 12.10.
from1249 €
Season C
27.04. - 07.05.
12.05. - 16.05.
02.06. - 28.06.
25.08. - 21.09.
from1399 €
Season D
08.05. - 11.05.
17.05. - 01.06.
29.06. - 24.08.
from1449 €

All prices per person in a double room

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Services

  • 6 nights incl. breakfast, national 2* / 3* level, category B (BO-VA6b)
  • 6 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* / 4* level, category A (BO-VA6a)
  • 6 nights incl. breakfast, national 4* level, category K (BO-VA6k)
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Admission Rosgartenmuseum Constance incl. 1 cup of coffee
  • Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
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Not included is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

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For our younger cyclists

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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

Category B
Category A
Category K

Additional fee single room

229 €

279 €

Surcharge for single use of double room

499 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Category B
Category A
Category K
Gailingen / Stein am Rhein / Wangen
 DBL

59 €

79 €

119 €

 SGL

89 €

119 €

199 €

Höchst / Rorschach / Arbon / Horn
 DBL

75 €

99 €

119 €

 SGL

115 €

149 €

199 €

Konstanz
 DBL

65 €

85 €

125 €

 SGL

105 €

139 €

199 €

other places
 DBL

59 €

99 €

119 €

 SGL

89 €

139 €

199 €

All prices are per person

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
259 €
Teenager's bike
Teenager's bike
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)
  • 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.

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
Radweg-Reisen Teen's bike
Teen's bike

8- / 27-gear rental bike

99 €

E-bike / pedelec

259 €

Teenager's bike

49 €

All prices are per person

Brief info

  • Booking code
    BO-VA6
  • Start / Destination
    Constance
  • Duration
    7 days / 6 nights
  • Length
    approx. 230 / 250 km
    Daily routes ●●●○○
    between 30 and 60 km, Ø 45 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○
  • Parking information
    Fenced parking lot near the Radweg-Reisen office in Constance, must be booked and paid in advance.
    Parking garages (Fischmarkt, Dammgasse, Lago, Altstadt, Benediktinerplatz), costs approx. 25 € / day
    Hotel parking spaces (available in individual hotels, chargeable, details in the travel documents)
  • 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.
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Days
7

Ø km per day
50