Lake Constance & Rhine Falls Bike Tour
Hotel & Bike • 8 nights
VISITING: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Overview
Why we love this tour
Blue lakes, green landscapes, Alpine backdrops
Lakeside resort towns and Europe's largest waterfalls
Green nature reserves and dramatic waterfalls in the Höri Peninsula
Well-signposted and mainly traffic-free cycle path, for all abilities
Guiding
Distance
Level
Standard
Departs
Runs
Code
Fly to
Good for
Return
Circumnavigate one of Europe’s largest freshwater lakes, starting and finishing in the German city of Constance and following the sparkling shoreline through Austria and Switzerland. A well-signposted, car-free cycle path makes Lake Constance an easy tour whatever your ability and you can take the day at a leisurely pace.
Touring through green landscapes with a backdrop of the snow-capped Alps, you’ll stop off in enchanting towns and lakeside resorts, each with unique appeal – the medieval town of Stein am Rhein, the spectacular Rhine Falls, the castle of Kirchberg and the Swiss harbour of Romanshorn are some of the best bits. The wooden slopes and nature reserves of the Höri Peninsula have inspired artists and writers for centuries.
Read about our team's experience cycling this tour in our Lake Constance & Rhine Falls Bike Tour Trip Report. If you'd prefer a shorter break or a holiday from one hotel, then browse our full range of Lake Constance cycling holidays.
The Trip
Route
Please note, route maps on our website do not follow the exact route of the tour.
Accommodation
Category A
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 3 and 4-star hotels, with a centrally located hotel in Constance/Kreuzlingen, all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour
Example hotels
Constance - Halm Konstanz
Überlingen - Parkhotel St. Leonhard Überlingen
Friedrichshafen - City-Krone Friedrichshafen
Bregenz - Messmer Bregenz
Arbon - Römerhof Arbon
Schaffhausen - Kronenhof Schaffhausen
3 and 4* hotels with a centrally located hotel in Constance/Kreuzlingen
Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation
Boat trip to the Rhine Falls rock
Category B
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly 2 and 3-star hotels, with a hotel in Constance-Litzelstetten (approx. 8 km from the city centre), all offering en-suite rooms and breakfast. The example hotels listed below give you a flavour of the style and standard of accommodation on this tour
Example hotels
Constance - Ko Ono Konstanz
Ludwigshafen / Überlingen - Römer Überlingen
Friedrichshafen - Rebstock Friedrichshafen
Bregenz - Zecher Lindau
Rorschachn / Arbon - Frohsinn Arbon
Schaffhausen - Rüden Schaffhausen
A mix of 2 and 3* hotels and a hotel in Constance-Litzelstetten (approx. 8 km from the city centre)
Bed and Breakfast
Luggage Transportation
Boat trip to the Rhine Falls rock
What's included
Price includes
8 nights in an accommodation category of your choice
Board basis: Bed and breakfast
Luggage transportation (max 20kg per piece)
Maps and route information - GPS tracks available
Local contact number for assistance
Entrance to Rosgarten Museum in Constance including a coffee
Boat trip: Rhine Falls Rock
Boat trip Gaienhofen-Reichenau
Price excludes
Flights and transfers
Bike hire
Cycle helmets
Tourist tax (small charge, payable locally)
Bike hire and extras
Bike hire
Pannier, handlebar bag, repair kit, bike computer and lock all included at no extra cost when you hire a bike. Child trailers, Weehoos and bike seats available on request.
Hybrid bike
27 gears with pannier
Superior hybrid bike
30 gears with disc brakes and Shimano XT derailleur
E - Bike
Pedelec (Free-Wheel)
E-Cargo Bike
With seats for 2 children
Child trailer
For up to two children: capacity up to approx. 45 kg
Weehoo
Capacity up to approx. 30 kg for children between 2 and 7 years of age.
Tandem
Minimum height 170 cm at the front and 160 cm at the back
Extras
(Extra night prices are per room)
Extra Nights
Constance - Double room Cat A (B&B)
Constance - Single Room Cat A (B&B)
Constance - Double Room Cat B (B&B)
Constance Single Room - Cat B (B&B)
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about this tour. Simply click on a question to reveal the answer.
Take the train (Bahn) from Constance and Fly from Zurich or Friedrichshafen
Your days will involve gentle riding, mainly on flat terrain and with minimal effort required. Easy cycling holidays are suitable for most people whether you are a regular cyclist or not, however we recommend at least a few practice rides before your holiday!
We are always on hand to offer advice, so please give us a call if you wish to chat about the tour’s grading.
We use a pool of carefully selected cyclist-friendly hotels to maximise availability. This helps us do our best to secure your preferred dates, regardless of the time of year. Hotels are typically chosen for their secure bike storage, proximity to cycle routes, and accessibility for the luggage transfers. They all feature en-suite rooms and come with breakfast included as standard.