Around Lake Constance - 12 Day
Austria, Germany, Switzerland Bike Tours
Bike around one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe!
Bordered by three countries, Lake Constance occupies an extremely beautiful corner of Central Europe and provides the perfect backdrop for this scenic bike tour. This bike tour around Lake Constance includes the most important areas of interest. You will have an active and enjoyable holiday between the Pfänder mountain and the Rhine Falls, the flower island of Mainau and the Appenzeller countryside. Boat trips and ferry rides will allow you to experience the lake and numerous towns and villages are waiting to be discovered. This extended bike tour along Lake Constance is also suitable for those not accustomed to cycling long distances.
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2018 Pricing
Season A: £ 1036 $ 1,777 € 1194 NOK 12438 kr 11481 $ 1,493
Season B: £ 1167 $ 2,000 € 1344 NOK 14000 kr 12923 $ 1,680
Season C: £ 1210 $ 2,074 € 1394 NOK 14521 kr 13404 $ 1,743
Season A: March 29 - April 20 + Oct. 8 to Oct. 10
Season B: April 21 to May 4 + June 3 to June 29 + Aug. 25 to Oct. 7
Season C: May 5 to June 2 and June 30 to Aug. 24extra options
2018
Single supplement: £ 260 $ 446 € 300 NOK 3125 kr 2885 $ 375
Electric bike: £ 87 $ 149 € 100 NOK 1042 kr 962 $ 125
Tandem bike rental: £ 65 $ 112 € 75 NOK 781 kr 721 $ 94
Child's bike or trailer: £ 35 $ 60 € 40 NOK 417 kr 385 $ 50
Child's seat: Free
Extra night in Constance: £ 56 $ 97 € 65 NOK 677 kr 625 $ 81
Single room: £ 74 $ 126 € 85 NOK 885 kr 817 $ 106
Discounts available for children
please note
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Information to read before you book.
Travel
Fly to Zurich.
Local Travel
Train from Zurich airport to Constance, 1-2 hr. depending on connections. Price is about €21 per person.
Climate
Please check local conditions before arrival. Average high/low temperatures in °F for the area are: April 54/40°, May 62/48°, June 67/53°, July 73/58°, August 72/57°, September 65/52°, October 55/45°
Remarks
Electric bike and tandems available for supplemental fee. Teenagers’ bikes (20-26 inches), children’s trailers and other trailers available upon request and are included in tour price.
Where You’ll Stay
Overnight stays in good quality 3 star guesthouses and hotels with private bath
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 11 nights at 3* hotels
- Breakfast
- Luggage transportation
- 7 or 24 speed unisex bicycle
- Boat trip Reichenau-Gaienhofen incl. bike
- Boat trip to the Rhine Falls rock
- Entrances to Rosgartenmuseum, Mainau Island, the Lake Dwelling museum, and the Zeppelin museum.
- Journey by cable car to Pfänder excluding bike (bike transport is free between 8-10 am)
- Train ride Altstätten-Gais incl. bike
- Comprehensive cycling route description with maps (1 set per room)
- 7-day Service-Hotline
What’s Not Included
- Individual arrive to hotel in Constance (train from Zurich airport, approx €21)
- Remaining meals
- Bicycle protection
- Trip insurance
- City tax, if applicable (to be paid at each hotel) approximately €2 per night
Extra Stay
Extra nights available and recommended in Lake Constance.
| Tour | Bike |
|---|---|
| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy–Moderate |
| Length | 12 days |
| From | €1194 Rates |
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Tour Dates
Daily from April 20 to October 10, 2018
Skill Level
Easy to moderate self-guided bike tour on mainly flat, paved cycle paths along the shore of the lake or on paved lakeside roads. Total distance covered is approximately 181 miles with the opportunity for a 5-mile hike. Average daily distance is approximately 22 miles.
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Constance
Day 2: Constance - Isle of Reichenau - Gailingen/Stein am Rhein, 25/19 mi. (40/30 km) + boat trip
Day 3: Overnight stay in Gailingen or Stein am Rhein 19 to 31 mi. (30 - 50 km)
Day 4: Stein am Rhein or Gailingen - Constance, 25/19 mi. (40/30 km)
Day 5: Constance - Insel Mainau (Mainau Island) - Radolfzell, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 6: Radolfzell - Bodman - Ludwigshafen - Uhldingen/Meersburg, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 7: Uhldingen/Meersburg - Friedrichshafen, 15 mi. (25 km)
Day 8: Friedrichshafen - Bregenz/Lindau, (25 mi. ) 40 km
Day 9: Bregenz/Lindau - Pfänder - St. Gallen, 34 mi. (55 km) + train ride
Day 10: Leisure day in St. Gallen or hiking tour in the Appenzell region
Day 11: St. Gallen - Constance, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 12: Individual departure or extension of stay
All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance
After arrival in Constance, the largest city around the lake, there is free time to explore the European church convention chaired by the German Kaiser Sigismund which fundamentally changed the Latin church, met here from 1414-1418 in the cathedral and the council building. The aquariums in the Sea Life Center and the Archaeological Museum are also recommended.
Day 2: Constance - Isle of Reichenau - Gaienhofen - Gailingen, 25/19 mi. (40/30 km) + boat trip
The first highlight is Reichenau Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2001. A boat will then bring you over to the Höri peninsula. You will continue along the High Rhine to Gailingen or Stein am Rhein.
Day 3: Visit to Rhine Falls - Gailingen, 19 to 31 mi. (30 to 50 km)
Today you will cycle to Schaffhausen, overlooked by the Munot fort. Then you will visit Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Central Europe. After visiting Schaffhausen, you will return to Gailingen or Stein am Rhein .
Day 4: Stein am Rhein or Gailingen - Constance, 25/19 mi. (40/30 km)
You will cycle up along the Rhein today back to Constance. Numerous picturesque Swiss fishing villages lie along your return path through the peaceful countryside of the Lower Lake. Napoleon‘s stepdaughter, Hortense de Beauharnais, made this area her adopted home. You will visit her former home in Arenenberg, which is now a Napoleon museum.
Day 5: Constance - Mainau Island – Radolfzell, 19 mi. (30 km)
Today you will explore the "flower island" of Mainau. After your visit, you will have a short cycle trip through Allensbach, which is well known due to its public opinion research institute, to the former imperial town and modern Kneipp health resort of Radolfzell.
Day 6: Radolfzell - Bodman - Ludwigshafen - Uhldingen/Meersburg, 25 mi. (40 km)
You cross the "Bodanrück" and reach the „Überlinger See“ (part of Lake Constance) near Bodman. Visit the Lake Dwelling museum in Unteruhldingen.
Day 7: Uhldingen/Meersburg - Friedrichshafen, 15 mi. (25 km)
Meersburg awaits you today with numerous attractions. Accompanied by a beautiful panoramic view of the Alps, you will cycle towards the lively town of Friedrichshafen where you can visit the Zeppelin museum.
Day 8: Friedrichshafen - Bregenz/Lindau, 25 mi. (40 km)
You will cycle through expansive orchards and reach the Bavarian metropolis of Lindau, whose protected old town is on an island. After a few kilometers, you will find yourself on Austrian soil and cycle directly along the lakeshore towards the drama festival town of Bregenz with its unique lakeside stage.
Day 9: Bregenz/Lindau - Pfänder - St. Gallen, 34 mi. (55 km) + train ride
Recommended is a visit to Pfänder in the morning, after that cycle along the Alpine Rhine to Altstätten. Take the train to Gais in the Appenzell region and through picture-perfect landscapes to St. Gallen.
Day 10: Leisure day in St. Gallen or hiking tour in the Appenzell region
Today you discover St. Gallen. Alternatively you can go on a hiking tour in the Appenzell region.
Day 11: St. Gallen - Constance, 28 mi. (45 km)
Cycle downhill to Arbon where you hit the lake again. The route takes you along the banks of the lake through small villages back to Constance.
Day 12: Individual departure or extension of stay
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Travel Details
This tour is operated by Radweg - Reisen GmbH. We do not run these tours ourselves, we never have. We work on commission from our local partners plus a small administration fee of €20. We pride ourselves on the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
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| Tour | Bike |
|---|---|
| Type | Self Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 5–8 days |
| From | €369 |
Customer Feedback
John and Janet B. 7 months ago
The most memorable part was clearly the scenic routes, food, friendly people and cities selected for lodging. Great hotels! Tripsite delivered on services as promised.
We were disappointed/frustrated with the lack of route details and direction into and out of the cities. Despite the network of paved bike trails/paths, we spent too much time confused asking locals for direction to our destination. Perhaps for persons accustomed to biking in Europe, the vague directions presented no difficulty, but for persons from America not familiar with the signage and more accustomed to turn by turn cue sheets, we were frequently challenged to find our path. Asking directions from local residents did give us an interesting opportunity to communicate across languages. We would recommend you add more detailed directions into and out of cities.
Thanks for your arrangements to make our trip possible. We really did enjoy our bike tour around Lake Constance.
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Sally S. 2 years ago
This was the BEST bike trip! Lake Constance is a beautiful setting, lodging was terrific, loved my e bike and food was good. Thanks to you and Radweg-Reisin for making the arrangements.
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