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Around the Bodensee
- Easy cycling on one of Europe's most popular cycling routes
- Visit Germany, Austria and Switzerland all in one holiday
- Wonderful mixture of nature & culture
- Choice of lodging in different types of accommodation
From: 429 €
Tripcode: DESC010
1 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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1 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
Cycling Lake Konstanz
The Lake Constance cycling route is one of the most popular bike circuits in Europe. On this tour, you cycle all the way around the lake, pedalling through three different countries and visiting the islands of Reichenau, Mainau, Lindau and Werd. Highlights include the historic Medieval towns of Konstanz, Stein, Meersburg and Lindau. In comparison to other cycling tours, the daily routes are relatively short, with a variety of places to visit and attractions waiting to be discovered along the way. Ride among amazing natural landscapes, along this serene lakeshore set against a backdrop of snowy Alps.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival in Konstanz/Kreuzlingen
Sieze the opportunity to stroll through the well-preserved historical quarter of Konstanz, with its council building, cathedral and winding lanes of Niederburg. Visit the Mediterranean harbour with the famous "Imperia", Peter Lenk's controversial statue created in memory of prostitutes in the era of the Konstanz Council (1414-1418), which at the time was the only church gathering celebrated north of the Alps. Overnight stay in/near Konstanz or Kreuzlingen.
Villages along the way: Konstanz
Day 2: From Konstanz/Kreuzlingen to Stein am Rhein/Diessenhofen
This tour leads you past the Wollmatinger Ried, an important bird sanctuary. You then cycle along a shady poplar-lined road to reach the Island of Reichenau. The monasteries on this island were of great importance in the 10th Century and in 2001 the island was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You travel by ferry from this island to the Höri Peninsula and Gaienhofen, where Hermann Hesse lived from 1904 to 1912. You pedal on, passing Hemmenhofen and Öhningen, then over the Swiss border into Stein am Rhein, with its picturesque historical town centre. Overnight stay in Stein am Rhein or Diessenhofen.
Challenge: ca. 20/30 km
Villages along the way: Konstanz, Island of Reichenau, Hemmenhofen, Öhningen, Stein am Rhein
Day 3: From Stein am Rhein/Diessenhofen - Insel Mainau to Überlingen
Shortly after setting out this morning, you'll cross a bridge over to the island of Werd, with its tiny Franciscan monastery. You then cycle along the lake shore, through small Swiss fishing villages with beautiful wooden-frame houses, to Konstanz. You then pedal out to the garden island of Mainau, which is well worth a visit. To end the day, you take a ferry from Wallhausen to the old imperial town of Überlingen.
Challenge: ca. 40/50 km
Villages along the way: Konstanz, Wallhausen, Mainau, Überlingen.
Day 4: From Überlingen - Birnau - to Immenstaad/Friedrichshafen
The cycle tour leads you to the Baroque pilgrims' church of Birnau and the reconstructed lake dwellings in Uhldingen, and then to Meersburg with its ancient Merovingian castle. You then continue on through the wine-producing villages of Immenstaad and Hagnau, where the first German winegrowers' association was founded in 1881. You cycle on to the blimp-building town of Friedrichshafen. A visit to the Zeppelin Museum and harbour is recommended.
Challenge: ca. 20/30 km
Villages along the way: Überlingen, Meersburg, Immenstaad, Hagnau, Friedrichshafen
Day 5: From Immenstaad/Friedrichshafen to Inselstadt Lindau/Bregenz
Today' route leads you through Langenargen, where you can admire the bridge which inspired the famous Golden Gate in San Francisco. You then cycle through sprawling orchards to reach the Bavarian town of Lindau, whose ancient town centre is a protected site situated on an island. After a few kilometres you will be on Austrian ground. Cycling along the lakeshore, you reach the town of Bregenz with its unique lakeside setting.
Challenge: ca. 30/45 km
Villages along the way: Friedrichshafen, Lindau, Bregenz
Day 6: From Lindau/Bregenz - rehin-Detla to Rorschach/Arbon
Take the chance today to visit the town of Bregenz, founded in Roman times. It has a truly well-preserved historical town centre and a famous stage situated on the lakeshore. At Hard, you cross the Rhein, which flows here from the Swiss Alps. Once in Switzerland, in Altenrhein you'll be able to view the Hundertwasser-Hall, the last building designed by this famous Austrian artist. You then cycle through Horn and along the lakeshore to the old harbour of St. Gallen and Arbon.
Challenge: ca. 30/50 km
Villages along the way: Bregenz, Hard, Altenrhein, Horn, St. Gallen, Rorschach Arbon
Day 7: From Rorschach/Arbon to Konstanz/Kreuzlingen
The last day of your cycling route belongs to the Swiss canton of Thurgau, well-known as an apple-growing region. You cycle through well-maintained villages along the lakeshore back to Konstanz. If you wish, you may stay an extra night in Rorschach, which can be combined with a trip to the Appenzell region.
Challenge: ca. 30/45 km
Villages along the way: Arbon, Kreuzlingen, Konstanz
Day 8: Journey home or extended stay
Your cycling tour comes to an end after breakfast today. However, if you so wish, we would be very happy for you to extend your stay.
Challenge: Travel from Konstanz
Villages along the way: Konstanz
Practical info
Included:
- 7 Overnight stays in a bed & breakfast basis
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of bags allowed (maximum weight allowed per piece of luggage is 20 kg)
- Boat trip Reichenau-Gaienhofen incl. bike transport
- Boat trip Wallhausen-Überlingen incl. bike transport
- Entrance Rosengartenmuseum Konstanz included with coffee
- Comprehensive cycling route descriptions in English with maps
- 7-day Service-Hotline
- Optional half board
- Optional bike rental
How to get here
- By train:
Most towns on the lake have a train connection. Important exceptions: Uhldingen, Meersburg, Hagnau, Immenstaad, Öhningen, Gaienhofen, Höchst
- By car:
In many hotels car parking spaces may be used but must be paid for. Public car parks can also often be used. Some free parking spaces are also available on public roads. - By plane:
The international airports in Friedrichshafen (direct flights twice daily from London Stansted, Ryan Air) and Zurich (direct international connections, for example with Swiss and Lufthansa) are ideal for reaching the Lake Constance region.
The Lake Constance airport at Friedrichshafen has its own train stop "Friedrichshafen Flughafen" directly in front of the terminal. A taxi from Friedrichshafen airport into the town centre takes about 10 minutes and costs about 10 Euro. There are also regular busses which travel between Friedrichshafen and Konstanz.
Zurich airport also has its own train connection. Direct trains usually travel to Konstanz every hour travel time is about 70 minutes.
About the bikes
Comfortable Unisex bikes in various frame heights, 7 gears with back peddle brake or 21 gears, kitted out with luggage bag or basket, puncture repair kit and bicycle lock. In the starting point Konstanz saddle and steering will usually be individually set.
Reviews
Start: Konstanz
Finish: Konstanz
Dates & prices
Trip availability: Every day, from April 9th to October 15th
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| Double room (B&B) (Category B): | 429 €/person |
| Double room (B&B) (Category A): | 539 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category B): | 569 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category A): | 709 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| Double room (B&B) (Category B): | 479 €/person |
| Double room (B&B) (Category A): | 599 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category B): | 619 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category A): | 769 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| Double room (B&B) (Category B): | 519 €/person |
| Double room (B&B) (Category A): | 659 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category B): | 659 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category A): | 829 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| Double room (B&B) (Category B): | 549 €/person |
| Double room (B&B) (Category A): | 689 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category B): | 689 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category A): | 859 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| Double room (B&B) (Category B): | 519 €/person |
| Double room (B&B) (Category A): | 659 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category B): | 659 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category A): | 829 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| Double room (B&B) (Category B): | 479 €/person |
| Double room (B&B) (Category A): | 599 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category B): | 619 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category A): | 769 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| Double room (B&B) (Category B): | 429 €/person |
| Double room (B&B) (Category A): | 539 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category B): | 569 €/person |
| Single room (B&B) (Category A): | 709 €/person |
Other prices
Prices per person 2011 category A (Overnight stays in selected, ***/**** hotels, all rooms with bath or shower/WC)
09/04 - 30/04, 03/10 - 15/10, 01/05 - 26/05, 11/09 - 02/10, 27/05 - 16/06, 28/08 - 10/09, 17/06 - 27/08:
Additional fee half-board (optional from 12 years), younger children pay on site. 180€
Extra night in double room (B&B). 65€
Extra night in single room (B&B). 79€
Bike rental. 60€
Bike rental (E-bike). 120€
Bike rental (Tandem). 100€
Prices per person 2011 category B (Overnight stays in selected, **/*** family hotels, all rooms with bath or shower/WC)
09/04 - 30/04, 03/10 - 15/10, 01/05 - 26/05, 11/09 - 02/10, 27/05 - 16/06, 28/08 - 10/09, 17/06 - 27/08:
Additional fee half-board (optional from 12 years), younger children pay on site. 140€
Extra night in double room (B&B). 53€
Extra night in single room (B&B). 72€
Bike rental. 60€
Bike rental (E-bike). 120€
Bike rentl (Tandem). 100€
For our younger cyclists
We offer the following child reductions on the basic price and extra seasonal fee (if children are accompanied by two full paying adults):
to an age of 6: 25%
from 6 years to an age of 14: 50%
from 14 years to an age of 18: 25%