Map - Short Upper Lake Cycle Tour
At a glance
  • Start / Destination:
    Constance, arrival and departure without overnight stay
  • Duration of trip:
    4 days / 3 nights
  • Distance covered by bike:
    approx. 135 km / 84 mi
  • Distance per day:
    35-50 km / 28-31 mi
  • Altitude profile:
    mostly level
  • Profile:
    Tour largely along off-road, paved cycle path. In the Rheindelta sometimes along forest paths.
Eating and drinking
There is a wide variety of cafes, restaurants, bistros, wine cellars, snack bars and places to shop all around Lake Constance. That is why we do not offer half board. In Germany and Austria, an evening meal costs approx. 15-25 € per person; in Switzerland approx. SFR 20-40. You can, of course, eat more economically or even more exquisitely.

Short Upper Lake Cycle Tour

4 days / 3 nights from 319 €

The Tour

Short Upper Lake Cycle Tour

Fancy a weekend in the saddle, cycling? Or a short tour to try it out? Then come to Lake Constance and cycle round the main part of the lake, known as the Upper Lake. You will see beautiful towns such as Meersburg, Lindau or Bregenz along the way, while a boat trip gives you more of that lakeside feeling. Vineyards, orchards and the panorama of the Alps with the characteristic peak of the Säntis set the tone for this Upper Lake Cycle Tour. And it’s a good tour for people not so used to cycling.

Short Upper Lake Cycle Tour
 
Short Upper Lake Cycle Tour

Day 1 Arrival in Constance
A beautiful historical centre, a lively quayside promenade, cinemas, beer gardens and more.

Day 2 Constance - Lindau, approx. 50 km/31mi
Take the ferry to Meersburg, then you will cycle through vineyards and orchards, the beautiful Alpine panorama always in sight.

Day 3 Lindau - Rorschach/Arbon, 40-50 km/25-31 mi
The Bregenz lake stage, the Rheindelta nature reserve and the Hundertwasser Market Hall in Altenrhein are the sights to be seen today.

Day 4 Rorschach/Arbon - Constance, 35-45 km/22-28 mi and departure
Cycle tour along the Swiss bank through a region known locally as “Mostindien” (Cider India). You can then end your short cycle tour from 5 pm around the Upper Lake or continue your stay.

Short Upper Lake Cycle Tour
 
Short Upper Lake Cycle Tour
 
Short Upper Lake Cycle Tour
Prices & Dates
Arrival

Prices & Dates

Included in "Short Upper Lake Cycle Tour":

  • 3 overnight stays incl. breakfast
  • luggage transfers through to Constance, no limit on number of suitcases, max. 20 kg/item
    arrival of the luggage in Konstanz approx. 17 o'clock
  • boat trip Constance-Staad to Meersburg, incl. bike
  • discount voucher for winery "Spitalkellerei"
  • discount voucher for bike shop "Kultur-Rädle"
  • travel documents and maps
  • visitor's tax to be paid on site
  • 7-day customer helpline
  • optional rental bike

Accommodation:

  • Category M:
    Hotels at the international 2*/3* level as per Hotelstars Union. All rooms are en suite with bath or shower.

Bikes for hire:

  • Comfortable unisex bikes available in different frame sizes with 24 gears/freewheel. Equipped with panniers, lock and repair kit. E-bikes available upon request.

Travel time 2023:

  • Arrivals daily from 01.04. to 15.10.
  • The day of arrival determines the price of your tour.

Prices:

All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.

  • 319 € super saver price
    04.10.-15.10.
  • 359 € saver price
    01.04.-11.05. + 17.09.-03.10.
  • 429 € basic price
    12.05.-25.05. + 11.06.-21.06.
    03.09.-16.09.
  • 449 € seasonal price
    26.05.-10.06. + 22.06.-02.09.
  •   95 € single room surcharge
  •   60 € rental bike
  • 160 € e-bike
  •   70 € additional night in double room per person, incl. breakfast
  • 100 € additional night in single room, incl. breakfast

For children:

  • Discount in the room of two adults
  • 00-05 years 100 %
  • 06-11 years 50 %
  • 12-17 years 25 %

The booking process

The Tour
Arrival

Arrival

Arrival "Short Upper Lake Cycle Tour":

  • Parking facilities in Constance:
    Most hotels offer unguarded parking, prices range between 40 and 80 €/week, pre-booking is not possible. Alternatively, there are free parking facilities in residential areas - Constance is very safe.
  • Arriving by train:
    The hotels located in the historical centre are only a few walking minutes from Constance’s main railway station. For the hotels in the district of Lizelstetten, there is a direct bus (number 4) that departs right in front of the station. For the hotels in the Petershausen area we recommend taking a taxi, which usually costs around 9 €.
  • Arriving by plane at Zurich airport:
    Distance to Constance approx. 70 km / 43 miles, there is a good train connection.
    Price for a single ticket to Constance: approx. 30 SFR/ 25 €.
    Price for a German taxi to Constance: approx. 150 € per car.
  • Booked rental bikes can be picked up at the bike station in the city centre.

Perfectly looked after:

  • During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

The Tour
Prices & Dates
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