Individual arrival in Constance/Kreuzlingen

You will begin your trip in Constance, which is the largest town on Lake Constance, and is still quite Medieval in character to this day. In 1414, the town hosted the only church council ever to take place north of the Alps. A small museum is dedicated to the Czech reformer Jan Hus, who was burnt at the stake here. The symbol of the city is the statue of Imperia, which is a memorial to the prostitutes of the council time. The aquariums of the Sea Life Center are also worth a visit.
Overnight stay in Constance/Kreuzlingen

Constance/Kreuzlingen - Chur, train trip

Enjoy your morning on Lake Constance and then take the train to the place from which you will begin your cycling trip. Chur is recognised as the oldest city in Switzerland and was destroyed by the Magyars and Saracens among others. The Old Town is Baroque in style with the Bishop’s castle and the beautiful town houses. A cable car connects Chur with the resort of Brambrüesch. For those who leave early for Chur, a visit to the Viamala ravine is recommended. Your luggage and bicycles will be transported to Chur and will be available from Midday on. 
Overnight stay in Chur

Excursion to Disentis, approx. 60 km

First the train will bring you to Disentis in the Vorder Rhine Valley. The local Benedictine Monastery was probably involved in the Christianisation of this region. You will then follow the Vorder Rhine through the Surselva, Rhaeto-Romanic is the language spoken here. The natural highlight of the trip is the Rhine Canyon, the Ruin Aulta, which was formed through a powerful landslide which occurred some 10,000 years ago. After a tough ascent you will be able to admire the ravine from above or you can take the train, perhaps with a stopover at the remote station of Versam.
Overnight stay in Chur

Chur - Feldkirch, ca. 65 km

From Chur you will continue onwards along the Rhine at an easy pace towards Liechtenstein. The capital city Vaduz offers visitors an excellent Art Museum, but visitors can also taste the fantastic wines in the Royal wine cellar. Feldkirch is only a short distance away and is a well-preserved town towered over by the Schattenburg Castle. Enjoy the evening atmosphere in the medieval Old Town.
Overnight stay in Feldkirch

Feldkirch - Rhine Delta - Rorschach, ca. 45 km

The first large town along today’s route is Hohenems, a town with a rich Jewish history. The Jewish quarter and the museum tell of the blooming development which was brutally ended. Cycling alongside the “New” Rhine you will reach the delta, an important nature conservation area, and then continue on along the shores of Lake Constance to Rorschach.
Overnight in Rorschach / Staad

Rorschach - Constance/Kreuzlingen, approx. 40 km

You will cycle through the Swiss canton of Thurgau today mainly alongside the lakeshore. This canton is also known as “Cider India” due to its many orchards and its relative remoteness. Enjoy a coffee with a view of the lake in one of the many cafés. You can also avail of an extra night in Rorschach, in combination with an Excursion to the Appenzell Countryside.
Overnight stay in Constance/Kreuzlingen

Constance/Kreuzlingen - Schaffhausen, approx. 55 km

Today you will cycle away from Constance and through small Swiss fishing villages. Cycling along the shores of Lake Constance you will come to the town of Stein am Rhein with fresco-adorned, medieval houses. Crossing over between Germany and Switzerland numerous times along the route, you will come to the Canton capital town of Schaffhausen, which is towered over by the Munot Fortress. There are over 170 oriels in the town which testify to the former wealth of the citizens.
Overnight stay in Schaffhausen

Schaffhausen - Rhinefall - Radolfzell, approx. 55 km

After breakfast you will cycle the short distance to the Rhine Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Europe. You will then continue up along the Rhine back to Stein am Rhein and along the Höri Peninsula, where Otto Dix painted and onto Gaienhofen, where Hermann Hesse lived for a while. Interesting museums pay tribute to the artistic tradition in the Lake Constance region. There will be numerous beautiful views along the route towards the Monastic Island of Reichenau and the volcanic landscape of Hegau. During the course of the day you will be tempted for a swim by a number of perfect bathing spots.
Overnight stay in Radolfzell

Radolfzell - Constance/Kreuzlingen, approx. 45 km

Today’s route leads you along the Lake to Überlingen with its well-known lakeshore promenade. Passing the Baroque pilgrim church of Birnau, you will continue on towards Uhldingen where you will find a reconstructed lakeside dwelling village. In Meersburg you shouldn’t miss the harbour promenade and the ancient, Merovingian castle. The car ferry will take you back to Constance.
Overnight stay in Constance/Kreuzlingen

Individual journey home or extension of stay

After breakfast your cycling trip along the Alpine Rhine and Lake Constance comes to a close and you will return home. We would, however, be more than happy to extend your stay on Lake Constance.