Circumnavigate the lake on the Lake Constance cycle path

The Lake Constance Cycle Path, with its three neighboring countries of Germany, Switzerland and Austria, makes cyclists' hearts beat faster. The third-largest lake in Central Europe, which glitters like a sea, can easily be circled by bike along the lake shore. Not surprisingly, the cross-border Lake Constance cycle path, classified with 4 stars by the ADFC, is one of the most popular cycle paths in Europe. The scenic and cultural diversity of the three-country region, the numerous sights and natural attractions can be discovered perfectly from the saddle. And as a bonus, there are fantastic sunsets and the panorama of the Alps to enjoy.

The Lake Constance cycle path is peppered with sights

The Lake Constance Cycle Path, approximately 270 km long, can be cycled in both directions. Most cyclists circumnavigate Lake Constance clockwise. This allows you to fully enjoy the lake, as the cycle path runs along the lakeside of the road. The classic, longer Lake Constance cycle tour encompasses the entire lake and doesn't miss any of the highlights and sights. The historic towns of Constance, Stein am Rhein, and the medieval town of Meersburg, the flower island of Mainau, Lindau, and the festival city of Bregenz are all worth a visit. Almost every town on Lake Constance also has its own lido, and the pleasant water temperatures are perfect for swimming in the summer.

Lake Constance cycle path: 270 kilometers of cycling pleasure

The Lake Constance cycle path is well signposted throughout and runs mostly flat near the lake shore, mostly on its own asphalt cycle paths. There are only a few short, unpaved sections, in the area of ​​the German city of Friedrichshafen the Lake Constance cycle path leads along the road. However, these pieces are the exception of the beautiful and otherwise natural and water-based Lake Constance cycle path.

The most beautiful Lake Constance cycle tours from Austria Radreisen

You can always take a break from cycling and comfortably cover sections of the route by Lake Constance boats and ferries. This way, you can also get to know the lake, also known as the Swabian Sea, from the water. Furthermore, trains run regularly along almost the entire shore of Lake Constance, and bicycles are permitted on board. The Lake Constance Cycle Path is therefore ideally suited for families and leisurely cyclists. On the grand Lake Constance tour offered by Österreich Radreisen (Austrian Cycling Tours), you'll discover all the major highlights with comfortable daily stages of approximately 50 km and enjoy daily luggage transport. On the magnificent Lake Constance cycle tour starting in Bregenz, you'll also visit the famous Rhine Falls in Switzerland.

Lake Constance Mainau water stairs © Pixabay

Highlights on the Lake Constance cycle path:

• Constance: old town with minster, harbor
• Kreuzlingen: Seeburgpark, harbor
• Mainau flower island: unique flower park
• Meersburg: medieval old town, Meersburg Castle with
  30 furnished rooms
• Friedrichshafen: Zeppelin Museum with the world's largest collection for
  Luftschifffahrt, Dornier Air and Space Museum
• Lindau Island
• Bregenz: Lake stage of the Bregenz Festival,
  Cable car to the Pfänder panoramic mountain
• Arbon: picturesque old town with a 7-storey castle tower
• Stein am Rhein: medieval old town with half-timbered buildings
• Rhine Falls near Neuhausen: origin of the Rhine, waterfall illuminated in the evening
• Reichenau monastery island: UNESCO World Heritage
• beach resorts
• Lake Constance shipping
• Magnificent sunsets