Cycling in Germany, Austria, Switzerland - Leisurely Lake Constance Freedom Holiday

Leisurely Lake Constance

Freedom Holiday

Self Guided

Grading

7 days/6 nights

Price - £485pp

Tour Code GE007

This is a gentle relaxing tour around one of the most beautiful lakes in Europe. Experience three different countries, Switzerland, Austria and Germany with the snow capped Alps in the background.

Lake Constance

Starting in the beautiful town of Constance, from where you can visit the flower island of Mainau, the cycling leads you gently to the medieval town of Stein am Rhein. From here it is an easy excursion to Schaffhausen (approx. 26 km away), famous for the "Rheinfall" - the most powerful waterfall of Europe. Past the monastic church of Birnau and the pile dwelling houses in Uhldingen, the route leads you to the charming small town of Meersburg, whose old lanes and timber-framed houses are surrounded by vineyards. The Lake Constance cycle path takes you past the castle of Kirchberg and the sleepy village of Immenstaad before you reach the Zeppelin-town of Friedrichshafen, where you can visit the Zeppelin museum. Leaving Bavaria behind, you pass into Austria and Bregenz. There you can stroll through the old part of town or we highly recommend taking the cable car to the top of Pfänder Mountain, especially on a clear day. An excursion starting from Rorschach by mountain railway to the Appenzeller health resort Heiden (810m) or to St. Gallen with its world-famous convent library and old town is also recommended. The last day is back into Switzerland, to the canton Thurgau with its small, well-maintained villages and typical timber-framed houses. The Lake Constance cycle path brings you to Kreuzlingen and than back to Constance.

Includes

6 nights in comfortable accommodation (based on 2 people sharing)
6 x breakfast
Boat trip Wallhausen-Überlingen incl. bicycle
Entrance to Rosgarten museum, 1 coffee included
Bike hire
Luggage transfer
Maps and route information

Excludes

Flights
Cycling Helmets

Optional extras

Insurance £22pp
Single Supplement £110
Upgrade to 4 star hotels £125pp (single £130)
Additional night in Constance from £50pp (£80 single)
When we have to book an overnight stay in Bregenz between 20 July and 20 August, there is a supplement due to the festival games.
Reductions of £90 for departures between 1st April to 6th May and 10th September to 23rd October
Reductions for children sharing parents room: -
Children up to 5 years travel free of charge, except additional costs for a cot or breakfast payable on site in the hotel.
We give a reduction of 50% for children between the age of 6 and 13 and 25% for children aged 14 to 17 staying in their parents room (max. 2 children in a three or four-bedded room).
Please notice that we have only a few bicycles suitable for children so we suggest bringing the children's own bikes with you.
We can also provide child seats at £35 each

How to get there

Fly to Zurich and then a train to Constance. Or fly to Friedrichshafen with Ryanair then a train to Constance. Alternative airports are Munich, Stuttgart and Altenrhein (Switzerland)
Website for train timetable and booking tickets is Bahn.de

Departure dates 2010 - every day from 1st April to 31st October

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Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Constance.

Individual arrival to Constance where you enjoy the old town centre, visit Mainau, the island of flowers, or the monastery island Reichenau.

Day 2: Constance to Öhningen/Diessenhofen, 31 / 19 miles ( 50 km / 30 km)

Your cycle tour leads you from Constance past Reichenau Island and onto the old imperial town of Radolfzell. You will continue on to the picturesque peninsula Höri. Your overnight destination is located picturesquely with the impressive collegiate church over the lake.

Day 3: Öhningen/Diessenhofen to Überlingen, 28 / 34 miles (45 km / 55 km)

The start of your ride today will lead you through the almost completely preserved medieval town Stein am Rhein. You will cycle along the Swiss shores of the lake back to Konstanz. In Wallhausen you will board a boat and disembark in Überlingen with its late gothic style cathedral and beautiful health resort park and lake walkway.

Day 4: Überlingen to Region Kressbronn, 31 / 34 miles (50 km / 55 km)

From Überlingen you will cycle to Friedrichshafen, where you can visit the Zeppelin museum. You will pass by the baroque pilgrimage church of Birnau and the ancient town of Meersburg on the way. In Nonnenhorn you will reach the border crossing of the old Württenberg-Bavarian border.

Day 5: Kressbronn to Rorschach, 27 / 34 miles (44 km / 55 km)

Today you will travel towards the Bavarian town of Lindau, which is picturesquely situated on an island. Then you will head on towards Bregenz. The capital town of Vorarlberg is famous for its annual drama festival on the largest lake theatre in the world. You will then pass through an important nature reserve on the Rhein delta.

Day 6: Region Rorschach to Constance, 28 / 19 miles (45 km / 30 km)

The last day of your tour leads you through Romanshorn, the most important Swiss harbour on Lake Constance. You will pass many villages full with wooden framed houses on your way back to Constance. You can visit Mainau island today if you haven’t already done so.

Day 7: Departure from Constance.

End of the holiday so time to make your way home

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