The Upper Rhine from Lake Constance to Basel

Cycling adventure on the German-Swiss border with 7 days/6 nights from 459,- €
The Upper Rhein region has been protected from the effects of wars for centuries and is therefore very well preserved. Small medieval villages and the old diocesan towns of  Constance and Basel complement the impressive landscape of the Lake Constance region nestled between the foothills of the Black Forest and the Jura mountains. Experience the young Rhine with the famous Rheinfall waterfall and the highlight of the cultural metropolis of Basel.
Day 1
Individual Journey to Konstanz
Take the chance today to visit the flower island Mainau, the "fifth season" of Lake Constance, or enjoy a ramble through the well preserved old part of Konstanz with the council building, the cathedral, the winding laneways of Niederburg and the Mediterranean harbour with the famous statue of "Imperia". Peter Lenk created this controversial monument, for the prostitutes during the time of the Konstanz Council, where between 1414 and 1418 the only meetings of the church north of the Alps occurred.
Overnight stay in or near Konstanz
Day 2
Constance - Schaffhausen (ca. 35 km)
Your tour leads you away from Konstanz through picturesque Swiss fishing villages. Your first stop should be in Gottlieben where you can admire one of the most beautiful village squares in Switzerland. You cross over the Rhein at Stein am Rhein with its houses from the middle ages. Multiple between Germany and Switzerland alternating reach the cantonal capital Schaffhausen with the fort of Munot.
Overnight in Schaffhausen
Day 3
Schaffhausen - Waldshut (ca. 60 km)
The first highlight of the trip after only a few kilometres, is the famous Rheinfall waterfall, which you will be able to get a close look at on a boat trip. The Rheinau monastery is located in a bend of the river, which was once a gathering place for mercenaries from all over Europe. You will pass through Kaiserstuhl, the smallest town in Switzerland, and in Bad Zurzach one of the most modern salt-water baths in Europe awaits you. In Koblenz, where the oldest iron railway bridge is located, you will cross over the Rhine and reach the well-kept, former Further-Austrian town of Waldshut.
Overnight stay in Waldshut
Day 4
Waldshut - Rheinfelden (ca. 50 km)
The double town of Laufenburg is worth a  visit today, which has even won a prize for its tidiness and well kept buildings. There was also once a waterfall here but it was blown up with dynamite in the 19th century. In Bad Säckingen the longest, covered, wooden bridge in Europe and a strange refuse museum.  You will then continue along the northern bank of the river to Beuggen Castle, the former seat of the order of knights, and on to Rheinfelden, whose historical centre is located on the Swiss side of the river.
Overnight stay in Rheinfelden
Day 5
Rheinfelden - Basel (ca. 25 km)
Today’s route is only short so that you have enough time to visit the Roman ruins in Kaiseraugst and the first city tour of the trip. Basel, as a diocesan town, has a rich history and an impressive walled medieval old-town.  It is the shopping and trading centre in the border triangle of Germany, France and Switzerland and has lots of very interesting museums.
Overnight stay in Basel
Day 6
Stay in Basel
The time span is much too short for this fascinating metropolis e.g. in the first class art museum Foundation Beyeler. Those who wish to cycle, can take a beautiful roundtrip over the  "Petit Carmargue" to Elsass and back through the smal Basel region of the city.  
Overnight stay in Basel
Day 7
Return journey home or an extension of your stay
after breakfast you will return by train to Constance or return home. We would be more than happy to extend your stay in Basel or in the lake Constance region.
Brief Information
  • Start / Destination
    Konstanz / Basel
  • Duration
    7 days, 6 nights
  • Length
    approx. 190 km
  • daily routes
    between 25 and 60 Radkilometer
  • Profile of the route
    Mainly flat route along mostly asphalted paths. At narrow stretches of the Rhine there are some hills and in towns and villages some of the routes run along the roads.
  • Return journey to Constance
    Self-organised, connections every 2 hours, 1 x transfer, duration 2 hours, normal price
    ca. 25 €