Upper Lake and Panorama of the Alps

Easy round trip for families and easy-going cyclists with 6 days / 5 nights from 299,- €
Upper Lake and Panorama of the Alps
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This Lake Constance cycle tour will lead you around the so-called “Obersee” easterly section of the Lake which nears the Alps near Bregenz. The most famous Lake Constance towns are located along the route: Constance, Meersburg, Friedrichshafen, Lindau, Bregenz and Arbon. This cycling tour is perfect for relaxing as it runs along the lakeshore and cyclists will have a constant view of the Alps. This Lake Constance cycling tour around the Upper Lake is also suitable for families with children.

Options: This Lake Constance cycle tour is available in the following options:

Category B: Overnight stays in family run guesthouses and hotels of the national 2*/3* category, all rooms with shower or bath/WC.
Category A: Overnight stays in specially selected hotels of the national 3*/4*category.

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Day 1

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

Constance - Wallhausen - Überlingen - Friedrichshafen, ca. 35 km

After breakfast you will cycle towards Wallhausen, before crossing over the “Überlinger See” section of the Lake by boat. In Überlingen your tour continues on towards the lake dwelling museum. After viewing the interesting reconstructions you will continue on cycling through medieval Meersburg in the direction of Immenstaad.  You will be able to relax and enjoy the final section of today’s route  during a boat trip to Friedrichshafen.
Overnight stay in the Friedrichshafen Region

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Day 3

Friedrichshafen - Lindau/Bregenz, ca. 27/38 km

Today you will start out cycling through Langenargen, where you can admire the inspiration for the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. You will then cycle through extensive orchards on your way to Lindau, whose protected old town is located on an island. After a few kilometres you will find yourself on Austrian soil and will cycle directly along the lakeshore to the city of Bregenz with its unique lakeshore theatre stage. 
Overnight stay in Lindau (Cat A and B) or Bregenz (Cat A)

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Day 4

Lindau/Bregenz - Rhine Delta - Rorschach/Arbon, ca. 33-51 km

Take a stroll through the town of Bregenz which was founded in Roman times and boasts an excellently preserved old town or visit the famous lake stage. Near Hard you will cross over the Rhine which is flowing from the Swiss Alps, its delta here is an important nature preservation area. You will now be on Swiss ground and in Altenrhein you will be able to view the Hundertwasser-Halle, the last building designed by the famous artist. Cycling on through Horn and along the lakeshore, you will come to the former harbour town of St. Gallen; Rorschach.
Overnight stay in Rorschach or Arbon

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Day 5

Rorschach/Arbon - Constance/Kreuzlingen, ca. 50/30 km

The last day of the cycle route belongs to the Swiss canton of Thurgau, which is well known as an apple growing region. You will cycle through well kept villages along the lakeshore back to Constance. If you wish you may stay an extra night in Rorschach, which you can combine with a trip to the Appenzell region.
Overnight stay in Constance/Kreuzlingen

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Day 6

Individual journey home or extension of stay

After breakfast your family tour along the Upper Lake comes to an end and you make your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your holiday by the Lake.

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Brief Information
  • 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. 130 km
  • Daily routes
    between 35 and 51 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.