The Lake Constance Cycle Route

Lake Obersee – Cycling with Alpine views

Experience Obersee – the largest part of Lake Constance – with a unique blend of nature, culture, enjoyment, and family fun:

• Cycle through the Meersburg wine region with views of the castle and palace
• Colorful splendor and an adventure playground on the flower island of Mainau – a highlight for young and old alike
• Discover technological history up close at the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen
• Gastronomic diversity – from rustic wine taverns to upscale lakeside terraces
• Stroll through historic old towns and along the lake promenade in Lindau
• Swimming fun at numerous natural beaches and family-friendly outdoor pools
• The cultural city of Bregenz with its lake stage and festival
• Picturesque route through Switzerland with Alpine panorama
• Diverse shopping opportunities in Konstanz, Friedrichshafen, or Lindau

Lake Untersee – tranquility, nature, and medieval charm

The Untersee delights visitors with its tranquil nature, charming towns, and exciting history:

• Quiet route along the natural southern shore of Switzerland
• Stein am Rhein: half-timbered houses, frescoes, and fairy-tale charm in the medieval old town
• Optional: day trip to the spectacular Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen – an experience for all ages
• Höri Peninsula: Natural idyll and artists' village – accessible by bike or boat
• Radolfzell – charming old town, nature reserves, and swimming fun
• Picnic breaks by the lake, playgrounds along the way, and family-friendly restaurants

Lake Überlingen – culture, baroque architecture, and lake panoramas

The western tip of the Obersee lake has a special charm – here, baroque architecture, vineyards, and lively lakeside towns come together:

• Mediterranean flair and promenade life in Überlingen – with attractive boutiques to browse
• The baroque jewel of Birnau with views over the lake
• Exciting journey through time at the Lake Dwelling Museum in Unteruhldingen – especially popular with children.
• Wine, castle, and palace in the historic town of Meersburg
• Ferry connection back to Konstanz with a stroll through the old town and a wide range of shopping opportunities
• Swimming and water sports for active people and families

Arrival

Most tours on the Lake Constance Cycle Route start and end in Constance. Free parking spaces are rare here. Parking garages or areas are available in the city, but they can be very expensive. Similar conditions apply in other towns around the lake. Please inquire in advance about local parking options. Constance has a train station, but with few exceptions, it is not connected to long-distance transportation. Change trains in Singen or Radolfzell and use the regional train. The Swiss railroad station (SBB), located directly next to the Constance train station, offers a direct connection to the Swiss rail network.

If you intend to arrive by plane, the airports Friedrichshafen and Zurich are not far away. From Zurich airport, you can reach Konstanz in about 1 - 1.5 hours by train. By long-distance bus, the towns of Constance, Überlingen, Meersburg, Friedrichshafen, Lindau, and Bregenz, among others, are served. Bicycle transport is limited and must be registered.

Short Cuts

If a section of the Lake Constance Cycle Route does not suit you or the weather does not cooperate, there are numerous possible shortcuts around Lake Constance. A shortcut by train is possible in most of the stages, but sometimes it takes more time. Some train stations are not always close to the Lake Constance Cycle Route.

It is also possible to shorten stages by water. Many places on Lake Constance have boat docks and are served by the Weiße Flotte. These are scheduled and excursion ships that are usually in operation from April to mid-October. The range of ships is supplemented by the car ferries Constance - Meersburg (all year round) and Friedrichshafen - Romanshorn (April to mid-October) as well as by the catamaran between Friedrichshafen and Constance (all year round).