The Lake Constance Cycle Route – Self-guided

First day

Welcome to Lake Constance
Welcome to your bike tour along the Lake Constance Cycle Route! Upon arrival in St. Margrethen/Lustenau , you’ll check into your hotel and receive all the information materials and your bike or e-bike, if rented. The day is yours to enjoy: you can relax after your trip or take a walk in the area, discovering the charm of the border between Austria and Switzerland, with enchanting views overlooking Lake Constance. It’s the perfect opportunity to start immersing yourself in the atmosphere of this cycling adventure! Over the next few days, your bike tour will take you through three countries, exploring iconic places like theIsland of Mainau, famous for its flowers, and the medieval village of Meersburg. You’ll pass through vineyards and historic towns and visit unique attractions like the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen! Are you ready?

Second day

Cycling through nature reserves and lakeside towns
We cycle along the Swiss shore of Lake Constance, passing through the beautiful nature reserve of theAltenrhein Estuary, a perfect oasis for nature lovers and birdwatchers. We reach the lively lakeside town of Rorschach with its picturesque harbor and continue on to Arbon, an ancient Roman town with a beautiful lakeside promenade. Skirting the shores of Lake Constance, passing through Romanshorn and Güttingen, amidst idyllic landscapes, vineyards, and quiet villages, we finally arrive in Konstanz/Kreuzlingen. Here concludes another exciting stage of our bike tour around Lake Constance.

Third day

Cycling through the islands of Lake Constance
We cross the border between Switzerland and Germany by bike to visit two of the lake’s most charming islands. Our first stop takes us toIsland of Reichenau, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its vegetable gardens, vineyards, and ancient Benedictine abbey. We can then continue on to theisland of Mainau, a floral paradise with tropical greenhouses, floral sculptures, and the spectacular Butterfly House. Here, all motorized vehicles are prohibited, making the visit even more special. We return to Konstanz/Kreuzlingen for dinner on your own and overnight stay.

Fourth day

Cycling along the German side
Today we hop on our bikes and we cycle along the shores of Lake Constance to the pier at Wallhausen, where we’ll take the ferry to cross the lake and reach Überlingen. From here, our bike tour takes us toward Uhldingen, famous for its Paleolithic Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which tells the story of prehistoric life on the lake. We then continue on to Meersburg, a beautiful town dominated by the New Castle and the Old Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Germany. We pass through vineyards and lakeside villages on our way to Immenstaad and finally reach Friedrichshafen, the birthplace of the famous Zeppelin airship. Don’t miss the Zeppelin Museum! In Friedrichshafen everything here evokes these imposing airships, which continue to fly over the city center, offering a unique experience to the most adventurous visitors.

Fifth day

Our final ride through Bavaria and Austria
The final leg of our bike tour around Lake Constance! Today we’re cycling along the lake through some of the most charming spots on the German and Austrian shores. From Friedrichshafen we head toward Langenargen, with its elegant castle overlooking the water, and then continue on to Wasserburg, a charming village nestled between land and lake. Shortly after, we reach Lindau, the famous Bavarian island city, with its romantic harbor and lighthouse overlooking the Alps. The journey continues to Bregenz, famous for its Festival on the Water. Finally, we return to St. Margrethen/Lustenau, bringing our active cycling vacation on Lake Constance!

Sixth day

Farewell to Lake Constance
After breakfast at the hotel, it’s time to say goodbye to Lake Constance. Before returning to Italy, you can take advantage of a visit to Bregenz or its surroundings to prolong the pleasure of this trip a little longer. With nature, culture, and unique views, this cycling vacation will remain in your memories forever. Ciao Lake Constance, until our next adventure!