Lake Constance Discovery Tour

On arrival, if you have time why not take the chance to visit the “flower Island “ Mainau island or take a walk through the old town of Constance. The European church convention chaired by the German Kaiser Sigismund which fundamentally changed the Latin church met here from 1414-1418 in the cathedral and the council building. The most famous victim, the Czech reformer Jan Hus, was executed there in 1415. The aquariums in the Sea Life Centre and the Archaeological Museum are also recommended.

Today’s cycle tour has a few highlights. First is the Reichenau island which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then a short trip by boat takes you to get to the “Höri” peninsula where you continue by bike beside the Upper Rhine to Gailingen.

Today you cycle to Schaffhausen and on a little further to the Rhine Falls in Neuhausen, these are the largest waterfalls in Europe.  You return to Schaffhausen where you can take a look around the wonderful town. You then continue your bike ride back to Gailingen.

Now today you cycle back on the south side of the Rhine back to Constance.  On the way back to Constance you pass Napoleon’s Arenenberg castle where you can visit the museum.

On your cycle ride today you can explore the flower island of Mainau. After your visit you will have a short cycle trip through Allensbach, which is well known due to its public opinion research institute, then onto the former imperial town and modern health resort of Radolfzell.

You know the Northern shores of Lake Constance will spoil you with numerous historical monuments: monasteries former imperial towns, baroque churches and old castles. In Uhldingen, you can have the chance to visit reconstructed lake dwellings.

Meersburg awaits you today with numerous attractions. Accompanied by a beautiful panoramic view of the Alps, you will cycle towards the lively town of Friedrichshafen where you can visit the Zeppelin museum.

Today you will cycle through expansive orchards to reach the Bavarian metropolis of Lindau, whose protected old town is on an island. After a few kilometres, you will find yourself on Austrian soil and cycle directly along the lakeshore towards the drama festival town of Bregenz with its unique lakeside stage.

In the morning you should visit the Pfänder, the Bregenz mountain which is 1064m high. After that cycle along the Alpine Rhine to Altstatten. Take the train to Gais in the Appenzell region and through some picture perfect landscapes to St. Gallen.

Today you have an optional rest day. Explore St Gallen, just relax or even take a hike in the Appenzell region

Today you cycle downhill to Arbon where you join the lake cycle path again. The route takes you along the banks of the lake through small villages and back to Constance. You shall pass many orchards and its comparatively isolated situation is also lovingly known as Cider India.

After breakfast, you may return home.