Lake Bodensee – Sport 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.

From Constance, you will cycle along the Gnadensee and into the old imperial town of Radolfzell. You will continue on along good pathways over the Höri peninsula to Stein am Rhein, which is full of beautiful houses adorned with frescoes and where you can have an excellent lunch along the Lake promenade. You will continue on along the lakeshore through well kept Swiss fishing villages on your way back to Constance.

From Constance-Staad you will take the car ferry to Meersburg with its ancient Merovingian castle. You will cycle through vineyards to the Zeppelin town of Friedrichshafen, where the museum and the harbour are worth a look. The tour continues on through orchards to the Bavarian island town of Lindau. With a view of the Alps, you will cycle around the Bregenz harbour and reach the end of your stage for the day.

The start of today’s tour will lead you through the Rhein delta, an important nature conservation area. Near Altenrhein you will cross over the border to Switzerland, where you will find the market hall; the last building of the artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. You will cycle back to Constance mainly through orchards and the small towns of Arbon and Romanshorn.

Depart after breakfast.