Around Lake Constance

by Tripsite
Region
Lake Constance
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
N/A - Unknown

Overview

This bike tour around Lake Constance (aka Bodensee) will lead through the countries of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland on the Lake Constance Cycle Route, one of Europe's best-known cycling paths. You begin to bike in Constance (Konstanz), Germany, pedal over the border into Switzerland through towns and countryside, and then to the Austrian town of Bregenz. Crossing the Rhine, you find yourself on Swiss soil once again, passing through Rorschach with its lovely lake promenade as well as Mariaberg Abbey & Wartegg Castle. Then via Arbon, the oldest settlement on Lake Constance, and Romanshorn, the route will take you back to the start. And, of course, the unique islands of Reichenau, Mainau, and Lindau are waiting to be explored. With the Alps as your backdrop, enjoy the views, the culture, and the history! This is an easy, self-guided hotel tour with an average daily distance of 13 to 35 miles (20 to 55 km). The route runs predominantly flat, with an occasional rolling hill, along good asphalt roads and bike paths. The tour is very flexible. The cycling days can be shortened or lengthened, and you can usually book an extra night in any of the towns.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance (Konstanz)

Individual arrival in Constance (Konstanz)

Day 2: Constance - Gailingen / Stein am Rhein / Wangen , 19 - 25 mi. (30 - 40km)

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Constance - Gailingen / Stein am Rhein / Wangen , 19 - 25 mi. (30 - 40km)

Day 3: Gailingen - Ludwigshafen / Sipplingen / Überlingen, 25 - 37 mi. (40 - 60 km)

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Gailingen - Ludwigshafen / Sipplingen / Überlingen, 25 - 37 mi. (40 - 60 km)

Day 4: Überlingen - Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn / Lindau, 31 - 37 mi. (50 - 60 km)

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Überlingen - Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn / Lindau, 31 - 37 mi. (50 - 60 km)

Day 5: Kressbronn - Höchst / Horn / Arbon, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)

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Kressbronn - Höchst / Horn / Arbon, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)

Day 6: Höchst - Constance, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)

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Höchst - Constance, 19 - 34 mi. (30 - 55 km)

Day 7: Individual departure or extension of stay

Individual departure or extension of stay

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance

Individual arrival in Constance

Day 2: Constance - Ludwigshafen / Überlingen, 22-34 mi. (35-55 km)

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Constance - Ludwigshafen / Überlingen, 22-34 mi. (35-55 km)

Day 3: Überlingen - Friedrichshafen, 22 mi. (35 km)

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Überlingen - Friedrichshafen, 22 mi. (35 km)

Day 4: Friedrichshafen - Lindau / Bregenz, 40/22 mi. (25/35 km)

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Friedrichshafen - Lindau / Bregenz, 40/22 mi. (25/35 km)

Day 5: Cat A: Lindau - Arbon, 31 mi. (50 km) or Cat B: Lindau - Rorschach / Arbon, 28/31 mi. (45/50 km)

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Cat A: Lindau - Arbon, 31 mi. (50 km) or Cat B: Lindau - Rorschach / Arbon, 28/31 mi. (45/50 km)

Day 6: Rorschach - Constance, 19-31 mi. (30-50 km)

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Rorschach - Constance, 19-31 mi. (30-50 km)

Day 7: Constance - Schaffhausen, 31 mi. (50 km)

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Constance - Schaffhausen, 31 mi. (50 km)

Day 8: Schaffhausen - Rhine Falls - Constance, 55/34/41 mi. (34/55 /65 km) + boat trips, individual departure

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Schaffhausen - Rhine Falls - Constance, 55/34/41 mi. (34/55 /65 km) + boat trips, individual departure

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance

Individual arrival in Constance

Day 2: Excursion to Unteruhldingen, 19 mi. (30 km) + boat and ferry trip

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Excursion to Unteruhldingen, 19 mi. (30 km) + boat and ferry trip

Day 3: Constance - Meersburg - Friedrichshafen, 12 to 16 mi. (20 to 25 km) + ferry

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Constance - Meersburg - Friedrichshafen, 12 to 16 mi. (20 to 25 km) + ferry

Day 4: Friedrichshafen - Lindau, 19 mi. (30 km)

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Friedrichshafen - Lindau, 19 mi. (30 km)

Day 5: Lindau - Rorschach / Arbon, 25 mi. (40 km)

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Lindau - Rorschach / Arbon, 25 mi. (40 km)

Day 6: Rorschach / Arbon - Constance, 25 mi. (40 km)

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Rorschach / Arbon - Constance, 25 mi. (40 km)

Day 7: Individual departure or extension of stay

Individual departure or extension of stay

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance

Individual arrival in Constance

Day 2: Constance - Radolfzell - Stein am Rhein - Constance, 47 mi. (75 km)

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Constance - Radolfzell - Stein am Rhein - Constance, 47 mi. (75 km)

Day 3: Constance - Lindau / Bregenz, 31 - 41 mi. (50 - 65 km) + Ferry Trip

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Constance - Lindau / Bregenz, 31 - 41 mi. (50 - 65 km) + Ferry Trip

Day 4: Lindau / Bregenz - Constance, 44 - 56 mi. (70 - 90 km)

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Lindau / Bregenz - Constance, 44 - 56 mi. (70 - 90 km)

Day 5: Individual departure or extension of stay

Individual departure or extension of stay

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance (Konstanz)

Individual arrival in Constance (Konstanz)

Day 2: Constance - Gailingen / Stein am Rhein / Radolfzell, 19 - 37 mi. (30 - 60 km)

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Constance - Gailingen / Stein am Rhein / Radolfzell, 19 - 37 mi. (30 - 60 km)

Day 3: Gailingen / Radolfzell - Ludwigshafen / Überlingen / Uhldingen, 16 - 37 mi. (25 - 60 km)

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Gailingen / Radolfzell - Ludwigshafen / Überlingen / Uhldingen, 16 - 37 mi. (25 - 60 km)

Day 4: Ludwigshafen / Überlingen - Kressbronn / Lindau / Bregenz, 28 - 44 mi. (45 - 70 km)

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Ludwigshafen / Überlingen - Kressbronn / Lindau / Bregenz, 28 - 44 mi. (45 - 70 km)

Day 5: Kressbronn / Lindau / Bregenz - Höchst / Rorschach / Arbon / Horn, 25 - 40 mi. (40 - 65 km)

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Kressbronn / Lindau / Bregenz - Höchst / Rorschach / Arbon / Horn, 25 - 40 mi. (40 - 65 km)

Day 6: Höchst / Arbon / Horn - Constance, 19 - 40 mi. (30 - 65 km)

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Höchst / Arbon / Horn - Constance, 19 - 40 mi. (30 - 65 km)

Day 7: Individual departure or extension of stay

Individual departure or extension of stay

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance

Individual arrival in Constance

Day 2: Constance - Radolfzell - Stein am Rhein - Constance, 47 mi. (75 km)

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Constance - Radolfzell - Stein am Rhein - Constance, 47 mi. (75 km)

Day 3: Constance - Lindau / Bregenz, 31 - 41 mi. (50 - 65 km) + Ferry Trip

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Constance - Lindau / Bregenz, 31 - 41 mi. (50 - 65 km) + Ferry Trip

Day 4: Lindau / Bregenz - Constance, 44 - 56 mi. (70 - 90 km)

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Lindau / Bregenz - Constance, 44 - 56 mi. (70 - 90 km)

Day 5: Individual departure or extension of stay

Individual departure or extension of stay

Day 1: The Cuneo area under the Alps

The Cuneo area under the Alps

Day 2: Alpine Scenery & the Vinadio Fortress

34 km 2122 m

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Alpine Scenery & the Vinadio Fortress

Day 3: Villar San Costanzo to Fossano

22 km 65 m

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Villar San Costanzo to Fossano

Day 4: Fossano to La Morra – Into the Heart of the Langhe

24 km 2030 m

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Fossano to La Morra – Into the Heart of the Langhe

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Mechanical support

About the Lake Constance

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.