Road Cycling Holidays Lake Constance - 6 Days / 5 Nights. Lake Constance is situated in a prime location between Germany, Austria and Switzerland. There is a dedicated bike path going around the lake. For this cycle tour, we selected routes into the back country as well. Many times the trail will be flat but there are some demanding ascents to climb if you decide to cycle into the Swiss mountains.

Lovely small cities are situated next to the lake along with attractions along the route such as the famous Rhine waterfalls in Schaffhausen. Depending on the season, you'll pass vineyards and fruit orchards in full bloom or see the Alps covered in snow. A highlight of this tour is the Mainau Castle with gorgeous botanical gardens set on an island.

Tour Details: You will ride through countryside dotted with small hills, river valleys and historic cities. Depending on which route you choose, you'll follow smaller side roads and dedicated cycle paths. At times, during peak season, you'll ride on main roads with heavy traffic. More details are given in your tour book, which you receive the first night in your hotel. For this tour, you should have a strong level of physical fitness, especially if you selected the steeper route. Along with steep ascents, the descents require experience going down serpentine curves on small mountain roads. Hm = difference of altitude

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Daily arrival from april to october

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Arrival/Departure from Bregenz.

- 5 nights in 3 star hotel b&b
- Luggage transfer
- Route book with leaflets from the region
- Hotline
- Gps data

You will find prices for additional services (like single room, rental bike, .) on the bottom of the first product page under "Additional services".

We do recommend to book a travel insurance and please check if you need a visa or anything else.

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Day 1: Arrival to Bregenz
Your tour begins in Bregenz. If you arrive during their famous Bregenz Festival running from mid-July to mid-September, the town will be crowded. Your hotel might be in Dornbirn, Höchst or Wolfurth as well!

Day 2: Bregenz - Güttingen, 60 km
Today's route has you following the lakeside bike path leaving Bregenz and heading along the Bregenz River and the old Rhine River valley. Soon you'll find yourself crossing the border into Switzerland. You have a choice of a mountain ride or cycle along the lake. It's up to you! The winding mountain road leading you over the Ruppen Pass heads to the famous town of Appenzell. Along a high road you'll bike to Heiden. From there, enjoy the rush of breathtaking scenery as you pedal downhill to Lake Bodensee again. From there, follow the road or cycle path along the lake to your hotel in Güttingen.

Option A: 65 km, +1.050 Hm, -1.020 Hm (or 60 km, +145 Hm, -120Hm) or Option B: 114 km, +1.810 Hm, -1.780 Hm

Day 3: Güttingen - Singen, 89 km
This morning's ride follows the nearby lakeshore. You'll travel side roads and a cycle path to Kreuzlingen which is next to the city of Constance. The cities are close together and you won't even notice when you leave Switzerland and enter Germany. From there, follow the road along the Rhine River passing many little cities on your way to Schaffhausen where you'll find the famous Rhine waterfalls. Another option is to take a tour exploring the back country where you'll find quaint hamlets and farming communities where cows greet you as you pass by. Both bike paths come together in the town of Stein am Rhein. The ride ends at your hotel in Singen.

Option A: 90 km, +790 Hm, -780 Hm or Option B: 94 km, +1.050 Hm, -1.035 Hm

Day 4: Singen - Constance - Salem, 99 km
Hop on your bike and follow the dedicated bike path along the "Gnadensee" to the island of Reichenau. Here you can visit the monastery and the gardens of the island. Afterwards bike into the city of Constance, located conveniently on Lake Constance. Take some time to visit the old portion of the city. After touring Constance, follow the bike trail to the second island of "Mainau" with the traditional castle and colourful gardens. Afterwards cycle to the other side of the lake to Ludwigshafen and over a small mountain range. The last part of the trail leads you again through quaint hamlets, vineyards, lush fruit orchards and wooden chalets to your hotel in Salem.

Option A: 90 km, +795 Hm, -780 Hm or Option B: 95 km, +925 Hm, -915 Hm

Day 5: Salem - Bregenz
Today's tour starts with a gentle ride following a river valley till you reach the first fruit orchards. From there, the trail continues downhill to the shore of Lake Constance. The path continues inland again passing some small lovely lakes before you start your ascent up to Scheidegg. You 'll be rewarded with picture postcard views over Lake Constance. Enjoy a fast descent to Bregenz, Austria. After checking into your Bregenz hotel, explore the esplanade with a picturesque harbour, inviting restaurants and the festival area.

Option A: 82 km, +730 Hm, -780 Hm or Option B: 97 km, +1.490 Hm, -1.540 Hm

Day 6: Departure from Bregenz

Please see and book additional services like single room, half board, ...
Lake Constance Road Cycling Holidays Bregenz		Single rooms
Dinner Supplement, 5 x		Persons
Rental Road Bike Reservation 4 days (to pay directly in the shop)		Persons
Extra night Bregenz		Double rooms