Our cycling holidays around Lake Constance are among the most popular bicycle tours that we offer! Cycle around the beautiful lake in the international border region and discover the best that Germany, Austria and Switzerland have to offer in terms of culture, cuisine and landscape!
Visit the highlights of Lake Constance such as the enchanting floral splendour of the island of Mainau, the early medieval Romanesque churches of the island of Reichenau and the 'Pfahlbaumuseum' in Unteruhldingen. Look at the monastery and castle Salem, visit the oldest still inhabited castle in Germany, the Alte Burg Meersburg and don't miss the fascinating Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen.
Finally, you will visit one of the world's largest and oldest monastic libraries and admire the Rhine Falls in Schaffhausen, the largest waterfall in Europe.
About 260 of the 270 km long shores of Lake Constance can be reached by bicycle. The Bodensee is one of the largest lakes in Central Europe and offers cyclists a perfect environment for active hours on the bike. The popular Lake Constance Cycle Path largely runs directly alongside the lakeshore and therefore offers an unforgettable view of the lake.
Year after year, more than 200,000 cyclists come to Lake Constance to cycle in the mild climate of the three-country triangle. No wonder, of course, because 70% of the Lake Constance Cycle Path consists of car-free cycle paths and service roads. You can enjoy carefree cycling on the shores of Lake Constance!
Lake Constance which is also known as the Bodensee is a large lake located right in the heart of central Europe and shares borders with Germany, Switzerland and Austria. You can easily reach the lake from Zurich, Stuttgart and Munich by train.
The cycle route is around 260 km long and passes through Germany, Austria and Switzerland along the way so you get to experience three countries on one unique cycle tour.
The cycle path around Lake Constance is mainly flat, but there are some hills and minor roads to ride along. There are plenty of places to stop and electric bikes are available too on all route options.
The average daily distance is around 40 km per day, but this will vary according to your speed and the number of stops made during the day. Our tours are between 7 or 8 days with shorter durations available on request.
There are some really interesting towns and cities in the Lake Constance region including Bregenz, Konstanz, Friedrichshafen and Stein am Rhein. You'll also get to experience life in three different countries too as you pass through each one. Lindau in Germany is considered the most beautiful town.
Yes! There are numerous hotel and accommodation options around the lake. Each cycling holiday is booked accordingly to star rating too and the price will change accordingly.
The Lake Constance Cycle Path is an excellent option for families looking to go on a cycling holiday. The route is mainly flat and smooth with numerous child-friendly attractions to visit along the way. All cycling holidays around Lake Constance include luggage transfers too.
The Lake Constance Cycle Path is an excellent option for families looking to go on a cycling holiday. The route is mainly flat and smooth with numerous child-friendly attractions to visit along the way. All cycling holidays around Lake Constance include luggage transfers too.
The closest airports are Zurich in Switzerland and Friedrichshafen in Germany. There are more flights to Zurich and the direct train will take about an hour to Konstanz. You can also take the train directly to Lake Constance from Munich, Zurich and Vienna.
Stilt houses in Uhldingen
The archaeological open-air museum on the shores of Lake Constance is one of the most impressive spots along the Lake Constance Cycle Path. The reconstructed stilt houses are intended to provide insight into life on Lake Constance during the Bronze and Stone Ages. The open-air museum in Uhldingen is the oldest archaeological open-air museum in Germany and one of the most popular excursion destinations on Lake Constance. An absolute must-see, not only for the cyclists among you who are interested in history.
Boat trip to the Rhine Falls
Going on a boat trip to the Rhine Falls will certainly amaze you. The Rhine Falls are one of the largest waterfalls in Europe and are only a few kilometres from Lake Constance. From April to October, a boat trip allows you to get very close to the waterfall and admire the falling water up close.
Stein am Rhein
The small town of Stein am Rhein in the Swiss canton of Schaffhausen is located directly on the shores of Lake Constance and forms the border between Germany and Switzerland. The medieval town with its beautiful facade paintings is certainly one of the highlights of the Lake Constance Cycle Path.
Überlingen
Überlingen is located in Germany on the north bank of Lake Constance. Strictly speaking, Überlingen is situated on the Überlinger See, the name of the northern part of Lake Constance. The old fortifications of Überlingen, are wrapped like a green ribbon around the city centre, giving this city its unique charm. Immerse yourself in the history of the town on Lake Constance during a city tour and enjoy the mild climate of this area.
Mainau Island
The island of Mainau is one of the top attractions on Lake Constance. The delightful flower island, which can only be reached via a bridge, impresses with its exotic-looking flora, beautiful parks and historic buildings! Visit the Castle of the Teutonic Order, the Castle Church and of course the Gardener's Tower. Mainau Island will enchant you.
Zeppelin Museum, Friedrichshafen
The Zeppelin Museum has the world's most important and comprehensive collection covering all aspects of airship travel from its inception to the present day. The highlight of the museum is the 33-meter partial reconstruction of LZ 129 Hindenburg. The museum contains large engineering objects, mostly fragments of airships such as skeletons, propellers, nacelles, altimeters, gears, etc. The historical exhibits are complemented by construction documents, engineering drawings, personal belongings, posters, postcards, newspapers, photographs or evidence of aerial skill and much more.
