This cycle tour begins in Constance (Konstanz), which lies on the ever-so-beautiful Lake Constance (Bodensee) in Germany. It is the largest city on the lake and remains one of the best-preserved, major medieval cities in Germany. From Constance, the tour will cross the Swiss border and cycle through small romantic villages to Stein am Rhein, a beautiful, small medieval town, before reaching Schaffhausen. As you pedal, your route crosses into a total of four countries. After departing Walenstadt, the route runs north through Liechtenstein. Then, it is over the Austrian border to Feldkirch with a nice, medieval town center. Through more small villages and protected waterways, the route will lead you back to Lake Constance via the enchanting St. Gallen. You will be accommodated in 3-star hotels during your tour. Twin rooms are generally not available but have double beds with two separate mattresses. In each day’s detailed itinerary you will find the name of the preferred hotel(s). We strongly advise that you research the hotels listed and are satisfied with the accommodations. If the preferred hotels listed are not available, you will be informed and can make a decision accordingly, to proceed with the booking or cancel your reservation. However, if the hotel(s) listed are available, the tour will be confirmed and subject to the terms and conditions of the booking. Bicycles: Men & women's city touring bike - 27 gear unisex or men's frame custom made by Velo de Ville; Men's bikes from a body height of 1.75 m; Anti-puncture Schwalbe Marathon Plus tires; Hub dynamo; Luggage rack; Comfortable saddle; Weight approx. 17 kg. Please note: Saddles and pedals on rental bikes can only be changed in Constance with prior notice at our partner's workshop. There are no guarantees that private/personal equipment will fit. Electric bike: For those who would like to have the support of a motor when they're out and about, these stable and reliable e-bikes are recommended. The electric support can be added as you need it to assist with longer stretches or hilly sections. Pedelec (pedal assist); Deep step-through frame or men's frame custom made by Velo de Ville; Upright riding position; Minimum body height: 150 cm; Maximum body height: 200 cm; Bosch drive, 400 or 500 Watt, 21 Ampere/hour. Integrated push assistance; Assistance modes: Eco, Tour, Sport, Turbo; Freewheel disc brakes/hydraulic rim brakes; Schwalbe Marathon Plus Tires; Weight: 25 kg. Please note that the saddles and pedals are not interchangeable on electric bikes. Sporty bike - 30 gear: Sporty bike featuring: Sporty seating position; 30-speed Shimano XT derailleur gears; Hydraulic disc brakes; Suspension seat post; Trapezoidal frame: suitable for body sizes from 1.60 m to 1.80 m; Diamond frame: suitable for body sizes from 1.75 m to 1.95. Children's bikes and accessories: For young cyclists - Children's and teenager's bikes from 20" to 26" frame height; Children's trailers for up to two children: capacity up to approx. 45 kg; Trailgators: capacity up to approx. 28 kg; Child seat: capacity up to approx. 22 kg; Recumbent seater Weehoo trailer: capacity up to approx. 30 kg for children between 2 and 7 years of age. The children sit comfortably in the Weehoo, secured by a 3-point belt. They decide whether or not they want to pedal too. The Weehoo trailers are available for selected tours. What’s Included: Hotel accommodations in 3-star hotels (The majority of hotels have only double bed rooms.); Breakfasts; 27 gear touring bicycle; Bike Protection; Luggage transportation (max. weight 44 lbs / 20 kg per piece); Route descriptions & maps (1 set per room); Entrance to the Rosgarten museum in Constance, incl. 1 coffee; Boat trip to the Rhine Falls Rock; Train from Altstätten - Gais incl. bicycle; Boat transfer Weesen - Walenstadt incl. bicycle; GPS tracks available on request; Service hotline available from 8 am to 8 pm. What’s Not Included: Individual arrival to Constance; Remaining meals; Train ride on day 3 Rümlang – Zürich, approx. 15 CHF per person incl. bike; City tax, if applicable (to be paid at each hotel) approximately €2 per person per night; Travel Insurance. Dates & Pricing: Season A 2026 Daily Sep 20–Oct 4 from € 1273; 2026 departures: Daily Sep 20–Oct 4; Season B 2026 Daily Sep 6–19 from € 1423; 2026 departures: Daily Sep 6–19; Extra options: Extra nights are available in Constance. Please ask! Skill Level — Easy: This is an easy self-guided hotel tour with variable daily distances from approximately 19 to 41 miles, mainly along bike paths and separate cycle routes. The route is mainly flat but you will encounter hills in Appenzeller Land. Airport Info: Fly to Zürich Airport (ZRH), the largest international airport in Switzerland. Local Travel: Zürich Airport has a railway station located directly under the terminal building and has excellent railway links. From Zürich Airport to Constance (Konstanz) by train, is approximately one hour and depending on time of departure, is either a direct train or will require on transfer. Climate: Please check local conditions before your arrival. Remarks: Bike pick up takes place at the office of Radweg Reisen in Constance daily between 9 am and 7 pm. On request, bikes can be delivered to your starting hotel but you forego a personalized bike adjustment. At the end of your tour, bikes can be returned to the office in Constance or left at the last hotel. Important to know: Travel Documents: It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements, and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc. US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov. Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries. Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa. Extra Stay: Extra nights are available in Constance. Please ask! Tour Operator: This tour is run by Radweg-Reisen GmbH. We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide. We are not a broker. We do not inflate tour prices. We are simply travelers helping travelers.
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