Tour
You will start your beautiful bike journey in Constance, the largest city on Lake Constance, which is still medieval today. In 1414 it was the scene of the only ecclesiastical council north of the Alps. The symbol of the city is the statue of the Imperia, which erects a monument to the prostitutes of the conciliar period. The aquariums of the Sea Life Center are also highly recommended.
From Constance you cycle to the beautiful flower island Mainau, which is worth a visit. By bike you have quickly reached the boat dock in Wallhausen and already you sail comfortably across Lake Constance to the old imperial city of Überlingen with the beautiful Gothic Münster. Look forward to your cycling route past the baroque pilgrimage church Birnau and the reconstructed pile buildings in Uhldingen to Meersburg with its ancient Merovingian castle. Meersburg awaits you with many attractions. Visit the oldest inhabited castle in Germany, the last residence of the poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, the Neue Schloss with the magnificent staircase of Balthasar Neumann and the market square. Accompanied by the most beautiful alpine panorama, you then cycle to Friedrichshafen with the famous Zeppelin Museum. Overnight in Immenstadt or Friedrichshafen.
Today you cycle first through Langenargen, where you can admire the model of the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Through extensive orchards with magnificent views of the alpine panorama, you can cycle to the Bavarian town of Lindau, whose old town is located on an island. Here a small city tour is a must! Marvel at the beautiful lake promenade, where lighthouse and lion frame the famous harbour entrance. After a few kilometers you will find yourself on Austrian soil and cycle directly along the lake to the festival city of Bregenz. Overnight in Lindau or Bregenz.
Stroll through the city of Bregenz with its superbly preserved upper town. Marvel at the Martinsturm, the largest onion tower in Central Europe, and look forward to a unique atmosphere radiating from the streets, rows of houses, squares and fountains. At Hard you will then cross the Rhine coming from the Swiss Alps, whose estuary delta is now an important nature reserve. Already on Swiss soil you cycle via Staad along the lake shore to the old St. Gallian port city of Rorschach.
The last day on the Lake Constance cycle path belongs to the Canton of Thurgau, affectionately called Most India because of its important apple cultivation and its isolated location from a Swiss point of view. Look forward to the towns of Arbon and Romanshorn with their castles and half-timbered houses. Today you should definitely try the "Schümli" (= Swiss coffee based on espresso) on one of the many lake terraces. With the fantastic view here the cafe tastes even better! Through well-kept small villages you cycle on the lake shore back to Konstanz.
After breakfast, your tour ends again in the hotel in Konstanz.
Map
Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- Overnight stay with breakfast in comortable hotels at 4-star niveau
- Room with D/Bath/WC
- Baggage transport
- Boat trip Wallhausen/Dingelsdorf - Überlingen incl. Wheel
- Admission Rosgartenmuseum Konstanz incl. 1 cup of coffee
- Cycling map with marked route
- Digital route guidance via smartphone app for almost all journeys
- Tips for preparing your trip
- Tourist information
- 7-day hotline service
Below you will find specific information on the cycle tour Obersee and alpine panorama with charme. If you have any further questions about this trip, just give us a call. : 06421 - 886890.
Arrival by train
Konstanz can be reached by train from all major cities in Germany. The best way to reach our partner hotels in Konstanz is a short taxi ride from the train station. Up-to-date timetable information and price information can be found at Train schedule information
Parking at the arrival hotel
Some parking spaces are available at the start hotel (charges apply). It is also possible to use free parking on public roads or public car parks/parking garages. Parking garages (fish market, Dammgasse, Old Town, Benediktinerplatz), costs approx. 10-20 EUR per day/car. It is also possible to park the car in a fenced parking lot for the duration of the bike trip (cost: EUR 45 per trip / per car). A reservation via Velociped is required.
Nature of cycle paths
You cycle on mostly flat, own and asphalted bike paths close to the shore around Lake Constance. Occasionally there are short unpaved sections. In the Friedrichshafen area, the cycle path runs along the main road.
Available rental bikes
There are 8-speed touring wheels hub gear (unisex) with back pedal brake or 27-speed touring wheels chain gear (unisex) available. Men's bikes can be booked from 1. 75 m height. All wheels are equipped with speedometer and handlebar bag. 8-speed electric bikes with freewheel are also bookable.
Your hosts
The hosts for this trip will be in Charme Hotels specially selected by us. The accommodations correspond almost throughout to a national 4-star- standard.
Constance: Hotel Halm or Hotel Alte Post
Friedrichshafen: SEEhotel
Lindau: Hotel Bayerischer Hof Lindau or Hotel Reutemann Lindau
Horn: Hotel Bad Horn
Means of payment in Switzerland
For Switzerland, it is recommended to exchange in Swiss francs, although payments can be made in euros. Swiss francs can be conveniently withdrawn by debit or credit card at the ATM.
Extra costs not included in the travel price
A possible tourist tax is not part of the travel price and must therefore be paid at the hotel on site.
7 days hotline service
If the bicycle chain is broken, floods make it impossible to continue or other nasty surprises await you: We are available 7 days a week for you and will organise help as soon as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements for this trip.
Travel insurance
The statutory insolvency insurance is already included in the travel price. In addition, after receiving your confirmation of travel, we recommend that you take out a travel cancellation insurance to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of cancellation, travel interruption, illness or accident.
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Steffi Groß