Lower Lake and Rhine Falls

Our most romantic cycle trip with 6 days / 5 nights available from 339,- €
Lower Lake and Rhine Falls
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Lake Constance Cycle Route - Lake Dwelling museum

The Lake Constance Cycle Route along the western shores of Lake Constance leads cyclists through extremely beautiful landscape which fascinated even Otto Dix and Hermann Hesse. The volcanic peaks of the Hegau Mountains, Europe’s largest waterfall and numerous medieval villages are located along this route.  You will have the chance to discover the quieter and more natural part of Lake Constance along this trip. This tour along the Lake Constance Cycle Path is suitable for families with children.

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Day 1
Constance

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, as is the Archaeological Museum.
Overnight stay in Constance/Kreuzlingen

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Day 2
Stein am Rhein

Constance/Kreuzlingen - Stein am RheinDiesenhofen, approx. 30/40 km

Your cycling tour leads you away from Constance and through picturesque Swiss fishing villages. It’s worth taking your first break in Gottlieben to have a look at one of the most beautiful village squares in Switzerland. You will then continue on along the right hand bank of the Rhine and pass through Stein am Rhein with its medieval houses and on to Diessenhofen. Why not round off your first day of cycling with a visit to the old town whose buildings together with the covered wooden bridge over the Rhine are listed buildings.  
Overnight stay in Stein am Rhein or Diessenhofen

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Day 3
Schaffhausen

Stein am Rhein/Diessenhofen - Schaffhausen and back, approx. 40/20 km + Boat trip

Today will be a relaxing day. In the morning you will cycle to Schaffhausen and will have enough time to stroll through the old town of the attractive cantonal capital which has over 170 oriels, numerous fountains and picturesque building facades. You will then continue on to Neuhausen and the Rhine Falls, the largest waterfall in Europe. A boat will then bring you back to Diessenhofen and you will be able to relax and enjoy the landscape of the Rhine.
Overnight stay in Stein am Rhein or Diessenhofen

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Day 4
Radolfzell

Stein am Rhein/Diessenhofen - Radolfzell, approx. 25/35 km

From Diessenhofen you travel up along the Rhine back to Stein am Rhein. You cycle along the lake shore over the Höri peninsula. According to legend it got its name from God, who as he was creating the Earth formed this tongue of land and was so pleased with his work that he said; "Jetzt höri auf." (Now I’m going to stop). Interesting Museums like the Otto-Dix-Haus in Hemmenhofen und the Herrman-Hesse-Museum in Gaienhofen are located along the way to the old imperial town of Radolfzell.
Overnight Stay in Radolfzell

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Day 5
Birnau

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

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Day 6

Return journey or extension of stay

After breakfast, your Lake Constance Cycle Route around the Lower Lake and the Rhine Waterfall comes to a close and you will begin your journey home. We would however, be more than happy to extend your stay by the Lake.

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Brief Information for the Lower Lake and Rhine Waterfall Tour
  • Start / Destination
    Constance/Kreuzlingen. With your own bikes or by giving exact details about your required rented bikes the cycle tour may be started in any of the overnight destinations.
  • Duration
    6 days, 5 nights
  • Length
    ca. 140 km
  • Daily routes
    between 20 und 45 kilometres by bike

  • Profile of the route
    Mainly flat paths on tarred cycle paths, which are partially along the lakeshore and partially along lakeshore roads.