Individual arrival in Constance/Kreuzlingen

You will begin your trip in Constance, the largest town on the Lake, which is still very medieval in character to this day. In 1414 it hosted the only Church Council to ever be held north of the Alps. A small museum plays tribute to the Czech Reformer Jan Hus, who was burnt at the stake here. The Swiss town of Kreuzlingen is located directly next to Constance. The harbour and lakeside area with its beautiful park are worth a visit here.
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 - Mühlheim, approx. 75 km or approx. 60 km + train trip

Today you will leave Lake Constance and cycle along the Hegau in the direction of the Danube. We recommend taking a train trip to Engen (price not included), a pretty town with a well-preserved centre. Lateral valleys aid you in ascending the Swabian Alb but not all hills can be avoided. Near Kirchen-Hausen you will reach the Danube and will be rewarded with beautiful, flat cycle paths which lead you to your destination for the day.
Overnight stay in Mühlheim

Mühlheim - Sigmaringen, approx. 45 km

Today you will travel through the Danube opening which will probably be one of the most beautiful sections of your trip. Between Fridingen and Beuron there will be no cars or trains to disrupt your cycling enjoyment and the abbey in Beuron is the perfect place to take a break. The river and cycle path snake between towering chalk cliffs, many of which even to this day are still crowned with castles or ruins on the way to Sigmaringen, the former capital town of the principality of the same name. The castle is still inhabited and houses a large collection of weapons where you can have a guided tour. Overnight stay in Sigmaringen

Sigmaringen - Heiligenberg, approx. 50 km

Today you will follow along the Danube through the widening landscape until you reach the Roman settlement of Mengen. From here you will cycle southwards towards the former imperial town of Pfullendorf, well-known for its kitchen manufacturer Alno. The tour will then continue on along a very quiet and rural route through Linzgau towards Heiligenberg, a town which was founded by the Fürstenbergs and has an impressive castle.
Overnight stay in Heiligenberg

Heiligenberg - Constance/Kreuzlingen, approx. 35 km + ferry trip

At first you will cycle at a fast pace down the steep stretch of land which separates the Upper and Lower Linzgau regions before continuing on at a relaxed tempo to Salem. The Cistercian Monastery was once very influential and important and is owned today by the Margraves of Baden. Following along streams and rivers you will once again come to Lake Constance near Uhldingen, where the lake-dwelling museum provides visitors with insights into the Early Stone Age way of life. A ferry will then take you from Meersburg back to where you started your trip.
Overnight stay in Constance/Kreuzlingen

Individual journey home or extension of stay

After breakfast your cycling holiday between the Danube and Lake Constance comes to an end. We would, however, be more than happy to extend your stay.