LCCP/The Big Round and Rhine Falls
Lake Constance Cycle Path
The most popular tour on Lake Constance
This tour offers you the full experience of Lake Constance: The stages, that are mostly easy to cycle, lead you through one of the most beautiful holiday regions of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. You cycle mostly along the shore of Lake Constance and get to know the small dreamy villages, medieval towns and the Baden-Swabian lifestyle. Finally, you encounter the Rhine falls in Schaffhausen, one of the biggest waterfalls in Europe – impressive!
Dates 2025:
Arrival: daily
Duration: 8 days
Dates:
Season 1: Apr 05. + Oct 05.
Season 2: Apr 06.-07.+21., May 04.-09., Sept 21.-Oct 04.
Season 3: Apr 12.-14.+19.-20., Apr 26.-May 03., May 10.-23., Jun 22.-Jul 04., Aug 24.-Sept 20.
Season 4: May 24.-Jun 21., Jul 05.-Aug 23.
Two different hotel categories to choose
1st Day: Constance
Take the opportunity to visit the island of Mainau, wander through Constance’s old town or visit the aquariums in the Sea Life Center and go to the Archaeological Museum.
2nd Day: Constance – Überlingen, approx. 45 km (Cat A), Constance – Ludwigshafen / Überlingen, approx. 35 – 55 km (Cat B)
First, you cycle along the “Gnadensee” to the former Imperial town of Radolfzell, now a spa resort. From here, you cross the “Bodanrück” range of hills and encounter a very short incline. Arriving at the so-called Überlinger See, part of Lake Constance, you are rewarded for your efforts with beautiful views of the lake. In the evening enjoy a stroll along Überlingen‘s pretty promenade.
3rd Day: Überlingen – Lindau / Kressbronn, approx. 60 / 45 km (Cat A), Ludwigshafen – Kressbronn / Nonnenhorn, approx. 45 – 60 km (Cat B)
Your journey today takes you along the Obersee. First, make a stop at the pilgrimage church of Birnau. Situated amidst vineyards, the forecourt of the splendidly decorated baroque church offers a wonderful view over the lake. Visit the pile-dwelling museum in Unteruhldingen, Germany´s oldest inhabited castle in Meersburg, and be impressed by the largest collection on the history of aviation in Friedrichshafen. The old town of Lindau is located on an island. Enjoy the view of the Alps at the harbor – in the foreground the town’s landmarks: the Bavarian Lion and the 33-meter-high lighthouse.
4th Day: Kressbronn – Höchst / Arbon, approx. 30 – 55 km (Cat A), Kressbronn – Höchst / Rorschach, approx. 30 – 55 km (Cat B)
Not far from Lindau, you will pass the border to Austria almost unnoticed. Take a break in Bregenz and take the cable car up to the Pfänder, the local mountain of the festival city – including a fantastic view of Lake Constance and over 200 Alpine peaks. Just a stone’s throw from Bregenz, you’ll cross the Bregenzer Ach river at Hard as well as the Alpenrhein river. Welcome to Switzerland!
5th Day: Arbon – Konstanz, approx. 30 km (Cat A), Höchst – Constance approx. 40/ 50 km (Cat B)
Your tour today takes you through Romanshorn with the largest Lake Constance port in Switzerland. The tour continues along Lake Constance back to Constance. End the day with a stroll through the old town or an ice cream at the harbor.
6th Day: Constanze – Schaffhausen, approx. 50 km
Following the side of Lake Constance, you pedal to Stein am Rhein with its frescoed, medieval houses. Switching several times between Germany and Switzerland you reach the canton‘s capital, Schaffhausen. The town, whose citizens competed with each other in building gables on their houses, is overlooked by Munot fort.
7th Day: Schaffhausen – Rhine Falls – Constance, approx. 45 km + boat trip
After breakfast, cycle the short distance to the Rhine Falls, one of Europe‘s biggest water falls. Cycling up the Rhine you go back to Stein am Rhein and then follow the Höri semi-peninsula. At Gaienhofen you go aboard the ferry which takes you to the island of Reichenau. From there it‘s only a few kilometres back to Constance.
8th Day: Constance
Individual departure or extension.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
On this tour you can choose between 2 different hotel categories:
Category A: national 3-4* niveau
Category B: national 2-4* niveau
Please note that accommodation requests are always updated daily at the time of booking. The selection is based on availability. Of course, we are happy to accept non-binding customer requests. Tell us your wishes when booking.
You will receive the accommodation we have actually booked with the hotellist and the travel documents (after the booking confirmation at the earliest).
YOUR BICYCLES:
27-speed unisex (men from 175 cm)
E-Bikes
Tandem and child equipment upon request
- 27-speed freewheel (both hub gear)
- Air pump
- Bike lock
- Breakdown kit (1 x per booking)
- Comfortable saddle
- Hub dynamo
- Luggage rack
- Odometer
- Unflat Schwalbe Marathon Plus tyres or comparable
- Waterproof handlebar bag with map holder
- Waterproof pannier
ARRIVAL INFORMATION:
Parking
- Fenced parking lot in Constance, must be booked and paid in advance.
- Parking garages (Fischmarkt, Dammgasse, Lago, Altstadt, Benediktinerplatz), costs approx. 25 Euro / day
- Hotel parking spaces (available in individual hotels, chargeable, details in the travel documents)
Train station
- Station: Konstanz
Airport
- Next airport: Friedrichshafen (FDH), Zürich (ZRH), Memmingen (FMM)
- 7 nights incl. breakfast
- Boat trip Gaienhofen – Reichenau incl. bike
- Boat trip to the Rhine Falls rock
- Cycle route description with maps (1 x per room)
- Entrance to Rosgarten museum Constance incl. 1 cup of coffee
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, max. 20 kg / piece
- Service-Hotline (7 days, 08.00 a.m. – 08.00 p.m.)
Categorie A | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 |
Double room | 1.049,- | 1.199,- | 1.399,- | 1.449,- |
Single room | 1.398,- | 1.548,- | 1.748,- | 1.798,- |
Categorie B | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 |
Double room | 849,- | 999,- | 1.149,- | 1.249,- |
Single room | 1.098,- | 1.248,- | 1.398,- | 1.498,- |
All taxes, if due, payable locally.
Discount children with 2 full paying adults
12-17 years | 25% |
Additional bookable
Rental bikes | |
27-speed | 99,- |
E-Bike | 269,- |
Teenager´s bike | 49,- |
Additional nights incl. breakfast | Double room | Single room | |
Constanze (Cat.A) | 85,- | 139,- | |
Constanze (Cat.B) | 65,- | 105,- |
Operator: Radweg Reisen
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