Highlights of Lake Constance by Bike

Highlights of Lake Constance by Bike

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating cycling adventure around Lake Constance, traversing the picturesque landscapes of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. This tour offers a delightful blend of flat, flexible cycling paths alongside stunning lakes, vibrant wildflower fields, and lush vineyards. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you explore Baroque churches, Gothic cathedrals, and enchanting castles. Discover charming villages with half-timbered houses and frescoed towns, all set against breathtaking mountain vistas. Along the way, encounter diverse flora and fauna, including kingfishers and red-crested pochards. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, from a historic coaching inn to a luxury lakeside mansion, with luggage transfers and high-quality bikes provided. Delight in the freedom to explore at your own pace, with route directions and maps included, and savor the local culinary delights at your leisure. This cycling tour promises an unforgettable journey through some of Europe's most scenic and culturally rich regions. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Flat and flexible cycling along beautiful lakeside paths, wildflower fields, vineyards, and cherry orchards.

  • Explore historical and cultural sites including Baroque churches, Gothic cathedrals, fairytale palaces, and romantic castles.

  • Visit postcard-pretty villages and half-timbered, frescoed towns with cafe-lined waterfronts and stunning mountain views.

  • Spot wonderful flora and fauna en route, including kingfishers, cormorants, and red-crested pochards.

  • Cycle through the UNESCO Heritage Site of Klosterinsel Reichenau, home to an impressive 8th-century Benedictine abbey.

  • Discover the medieval town of Stein am Rhein and its charming harbors.

  • Enjoy a ferry ride to the fairytale town of Meersburg, known for its twin castles and museums.

  • Visit the stunning island village of Lindau, surrounded by cobalt blue waters with views of distant peaks.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Bregenz

Location: Bregenz

Accommodation Name: a historic coaching inn

Meals Included: Breakfast

After arriving at your hotel, a historic coaching inn, in the centre of Bregenz where you can explore the ancient cobbled streets of the old town.

Day 2 : Bregenz To Arbon

Location: Lake Constance

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you'll cycle west along Lake Constance's southern shore before crossing the mighty Rhine delta that straddles the border between Austria and Switzerland. It's an area of great natural beauty and a refuge for wildlife - be sure to keep your eyes peeled for kingfishers in the reeds. Your final stretch takes you around the lake to historic Arbon where you'll find pretty half-timbered houses and a 16th century castle.

Day 3 : Arbon To Stein Am Rhein

Location: Stein am Rhein

Meals Included: Breakfast

There are two routes today - if opting for the shorter route you can take the train to Guettingen this morning. Otherwise, you'll pedal clockwise around the lake and pass waterfront villages affording lots of panoramic sun terraces for coffee stops and lunch. In the afternoon, you coast effortlessly between sleepy harbours before arriving in medieval Stein am Rhein.

Day 4 : Stein Am Rhein To Konstanz

Location: Konstanz

Meals Included: Breakfast

After freewheeling east this morning, you'll soon cross the border to enter Germany. In the Hornstaad Nature Reserve you may spot cormorant and red-crested pochard. Cycling along the Gnadensee you'll soon reach the UNESCO Heritage Site of Klosterinsel Reichenau, the first populated area on Lake Constance and home to an impressive 8th century Benedictine abbey. It's then on to the unofficial regional capital, Konstanz.

Day 5 : At Konstanz

Location: Konstanz

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you can spend the day exploring the narrow streets of Konstanz: visit the Altstadt, Munster and the lively centre crammed with quirky shops and museums. Alternatively, you can hop on a boat (payable locally) to visit Mainau Island's palace and landscaped rose gardens. If you take your bike, you can pedal back at leisure along traffic-free lakeside cycle paths.

Day 6 : Konstanz To Friedrichshafen

Location: Friedrichshafen

Meals Included: Breakfast

Pedal through oak forest this morning to catch the 15-minute ferry ride (included) to fairytale Meersburg - built on a steep vineyard right by the lake, it boasts twin castles and many museums. It's a perfect place to stop for lunch! Then, pedalling south, it's a gentle cycle into Friedrichshafen.

Day 7 : Friedrichshafen To Bregenz

Location: Lindau

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you head to lovely Lindau, a stunning island village surrounded by cobalt blue waters with long-distance views of razor-edged peaks across the lake. En route you cycle past the pretty village of Langenargen and through peaceful vineyards and cherry orchards. After lunching in an idyllic setting near the lake, a final push alongside the lake takes you back down to Bregenz. Time permitting, you could take the cable car up Pfander mountain (1,064m), for a fantastic vista of your entire route, giving you a real sense of achievement!

Day 8 : Leave Bregenz

Location: Bregenz

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leave Bregenz

What's Included

  • All accommodation

    All accommodation is included during the tour.

  • All buffet breakfasts

    All buffet breakfasts are included in the tour package.

  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

    The tour is managed by a local Headwater-appointed agent.

  • Route directions and maps

    Route directions and maps are provided for the tour.

  • High Quality Bikes

    High quality bikes are included for the cycling tour.

  • Luggage transfers between hotels

    Luggage transfers between hotels are included in the tour.

  • Ferry ticket from Staad to Meersburg

    A ferry ticket from Staad to Meersburg is included in the tour.

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.

  • Visas or vaccinations

    Visas or vaccinations are not included and must be arranged separately.

  • Single accommodation

    Single accommodation is not included but is available on request.

  • Dinners

    Dinners are not included, but a half board option including 5 evening meals is available for a supplement.

Food

Look out for local specialities like kretzer (perch) and zander (pike-perch) on the menu, accompanied by fine local wines. The emphasis in this region is very much on local produce, and what appears on your plate will be whatever is in season; broccoli, asparagus, spinach and mushrooms are all grown in local market gardens, and desserts are often fruit based using locally grown apples, plums raspberries and strawberries.
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Accommodation

During the week you'll stay in an old coaching inn, a riverside hotel that used to be a 15th century customs warehouse, and a luxury lakeside mansion - including two nights in Konstanz and two nights in Bregenz.

Mode of Transport

The tour includes high-quality bikes for cycling along Lake Constance, with luggage transfers between hotels and a ferry ticket from Staad to Meersburg, ensuring a seamless travel experience.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation can I expect during the tour?

    During the tour, you will stay in a variety of accommodations including an old coaching inn, a riverside hotel that was once a 15th-century customs warehouse, and a luxury lakeside mansion. You will spend two nights in Konstanz and two nights in Bregenz.

  • Are there any wildlife viewing opportunities on this tour?

    Yes, there are several opportunities to view wildlife during the tour. You may spot kingfishers in the reeds while cycling along Lake Constance's southern shore and cormorants and red-crested pochards in the Hornstaad Nature Reserve.

  • Is there a ferry ride included in the tour?

    Yes, the tour includes a ferry ticket for a 15-minute ride from Staad to Meersburg.

  • What are some of the cultural highlights of the tour?

    The tour features several cultural highlights including visits to Baroque churches, Gothic cathedrals, fairytale palaces, and romantic castles. You will also explore medieval towns like Stein am Rhein and visit the UNESCO Heritage Site of Klosterinsel Reichenau.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes all buffet breakfasts. Dinners are not included, but there is an option for half board which includes 5 evening meals for an additional supplement.

  • What kind of cycling routes can I expect on this tour?

    The cycling routes are flat and flexible, taking you along beautiful lakeside paths, through wildflower fields, vineyards, and cherry orchards. The routes are designed to be scenic and enjoyable, with opportunities for coffee stops and leisurely exploration.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team ...more ...less

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.! ...more ...less

paul green (Google Reviewer)  

Went on a tour of...

14-Jan-2022

Went on a tour of morocco in October and loved it ,mohamed the tour guide was excellent, probably go with exodus to India next year

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained! ...more ...less

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We have just returned from...

12-Feb-2025

We have just returned from a 2 week Exodus trip to Egypt, Alexandria to Aswan. We had a great time, enjoyable company, with an excellent guide, Sayed. All worked out as described. The 3 day Red Sea extension was relaxing. Even the train journey, Cairo to Aswan, was a great part of the experience ...more ...less

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip! ...more ...less

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17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer. ...more ...less

David (Google Reviewer)  

Exodus are generally a good...

21-Aug-2024

Exodus are generally a good travel company. Things tend to run smoothly and trips well organised. Their customers tend to be at retirement age. Trips are a bit overpriced. I would also avoid trips in Europe, as these often focus on more coffee stops and meals, rather than walking. I would also recommend making sure your guide records any accidents you have, hopefully not applicable. I had one on Sierra de Aitana which the guide saw and knew about, but he and Exodus said it never happened when I followed up after the trip. I wasn’t putting in a claim, just suggested a safety improvement. They have since apologised and acknowledged this as an error. They are a good reliable option for outside of Europe trips. ...more ...less

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!! ...more ...less

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If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service. ...more ...less

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    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

Highlights of Lake Constance by Bike

8 Days Starting and ending in Bregenz, Austria

Visiting: Bregenz, Lake Constance, Stein am Rhein, Konstanz, Friedrichshafen, Lindau

Tour operator:

Exodus Adventure Travels

Tour code:

C07LC

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Easy

Age range:

15-99

Special diets catered:

Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements

Activities:

Cycling, Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1940 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 22-Feb-2025 but subject to change.