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Swiss Lake Route
From/to Constance
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Mediterranean flair an high mountains
This circular tour spans the globe from the Mediterranean flair of Lake Constance to the high mountains. You will discover the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, get to know the cosmopolitan city of Zurich and cross Lake Walen by boat. Finally, you travel by train up into the Appenzell region, where a picture-perfect landscape awaits you. Gentle, green hills accompany you back to Lake Constance
Dates 2024:
Arrival:
Sun, Apr 14.-May 31.+ Sept 29.- Oct 19.
daily, Jun 01.-Sept 28.
Duration: 8 days
Dates:
Season 1:
April 14.-19. + Oct 09.-19.
Season 2:
Apr 20.-30. + Sept 15.-Oct 05.
Season 3:
May 01.-06./12.-14./20.-25., Jun 02.-29., Aug 18.-Sept 14.
Season 4:
May 07.-11./15.-19., May 26.-Jun 01., Jun 30.-Aug 17.
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 – 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.
3rd Day: Schaffhausen – Zürich, approx. 55 km + train ride or 70 km
After breakfast, you cycle the short distance to the Rhine Falls, one of the largest waterfalls in Europe, which you can get very close to by boat. Afterwards you follow the valley of the Glatt, which leads you to Zurich, the fascinating Swiss cosmopolitan city. At the level of Zurich-Kloten Airport, you can shorten the cycle tour by taking the S-Bahn (not included, approx. 15 CHF incl. bike) from Rümlang station. The city of Zurich combines tradition and modernity and the well-preserved old town invites you to linger with its many cafes and bars.
4th Day: Zurich – Lachen, approx. 45 km
You cycle along the northern bank of Lake Zurich along the so-called golden coast to Rapperswil. Take a break here and go up to the old castle. From there you have lovely views of Lake Zurich and the countryside. From Rapperswil, you cross the lake via the dam and then cycle along the opposite bank a bit further to the small town of Lachen.
5th Day: Lachen – Vaduz, approx. 60 km + boat trip
The Linth Canal, the artificial connection between Lake Zurich and Lake Walen, was built at the beginning of the 19th century to prevent bad flooding from the Linth and its tributaries. In Weesen you board the boat that takes you to Walenstadt. The Churfirsten peaks tower high above the impressive Walensee, which is perfect for swimming. After only a few kilometres you reach the valley of the Alpine Rhine, which you continue to follow and which leads you to the Principality of Liechtenstein, where you will spend the night today.
6th Day: Vaduz – St. Gallen, approx. 60 km + train ride
After cycling along the Rhine a little more you’ll be brought to Gais, which lies in Appenzell, via cog railway. On your way to St. Gallen you’ll be accompanied by beautiful alpine pastures with cows on them. The library of the collegiate church is one of the most important historical libraries in the world. Here, among the 160.000 books in the library, the oldest german book is kept.
7th Day: St. Gallen – Constance, approx. 45 km
Enjoy the downhill stretch to Lake Constance and your arrival near Arbon. Following the banks of the lake almost all the way, you cycle through apple orchards and the small towns of Arbon and Romanshorn back to Constance. This stretch is flat and easy to cycle, unless in a stronger westerly wind. You will frequently pass places where you can go swimming and refresh yourself in the lovely cool waters of the lake.
8th Day: Constance
Individual departure or extension.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION:
On this tour you will be accommodated in selected hotels of national 3*-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:
8-/27-speed unisex (men from 175 cm)
E-Bikes
Tandem and child equipment upon request
- 8-speed backpedal or 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. € 45,-/stay
- 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 to the Rhine Falls rock
- Boat trip Weesen – Walenstadt incl. bike
- 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.)
- Train ride Altstätten – Gais incl. bike
Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 | |
Double room | 1.099,- | 1.249,- | 1.399,- | 1.499,- |
Single room | 1.448,- | 1.598,- | 1.748,- | 1.848,- |
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 | 259,- |
Teenager´s bike | 49,- |
Additional nights incl. breakfast | Double room | Single room | |
Constanze | 75,- | 115,- |
Operator: Radweg Reisen
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