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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Individual departure or extension.