Cycling Tour through Lake Constance Hinterland

Your bike tour on the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path begins in Constance, the largest city on the lake. 600 years ago, it was the scene of the only papal conclave north of the Alps. The river Rhine is born from the Lake Constance here. Here we are at the kilometer 0 on the river's way to the North Sea.  Start your bike tour with a local wine from the sun-drenched Baden region and more local specialties.

Let's go! You take the ferry from Constance to the northern shore of Lake Constance enjoying the view of the Alpine panorama. Cycle along the Lake Constance cycle path to Immenstaad. Here you leave the lake behind to discover the hinterland in the direction of Markdorf. From Markdorf, you are on the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path. You'll follow the path to Aulendorf and Bad Schussenried until you reach today's destination– Bad Saulgau.

From Bad Saulgau, you first cycle towards Federsee. It is a part of the largest contiguous marshland in southwest Germany. In the pretty little town of Rottenacker, you will reach the Danube river, which you follow to the city of Ulm. The city features the highest church tower in the world. You cam climb the cathedral tower the view over the cityscape will be your reward. Also take a stroll through the historic fisherman's quarter near the Danube river where you will find the world's crookedest hotel, which has even made it into the Guinness Book of Records.

If you want to make the most of the charming landscape, choose the 10-kilometre longer stage from Rottenacker via Blaubeuren and the Blautopf. 

Gentle hills, marshlands and silted lakes characterize the route in northern Upper Swabia. But culture is not neglected either, as you will come across the impressive Imperial Abbey in Ochsenhausen. Here Benedictine monks lived and worked  for over 800 years. Bad Wurzach, today's destination is primarily known as a mud spa. It is a great place to relax with a mud treatment at the hot springs.

Today's stage on the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path is shorter than the previous ones. Stil, it is no less challenging as you will explore the hills of the Württemberg Allgäu. You will pass the impressive Renaissance building of Zeil Castle located above Leutkirch. The winter sports and climatic health resort of Isny is also worth a visit. At the end of your the day you will arrive in the well-preserved old town of Wangen im Allgäu. The buildings of this old town date from the early Middle Ages to the late Baroque period.

First you cycle through one of the most important hop-growing regions in Germany. Later apple trees and orchards dominate the landscape until you return to Lake Constance in Kressbronn. Now follow its shores past Lindau to the Vorarlberg state capital of Bregenz. Bregenz's local mountain, the Pfänder, is the most famous vantage point in the region and a challenge even for fit cyclists.

The last stage of your tour on the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path takes you along flat paths through the Rhine delta. Shallow water, reed beds,  meadows and alluvial forests are all part of the protected nature reserve. At Altenrhein, you cross the border into Switzerland. The market hall here is one of the last buildings designed by artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Today's bike tour mostly follows the Lake Constance bike path a brisk pace on the route to Constance, the start and final destination of your journey.

After breakfast, your sporty bike tour on the Danube-Lake Constance Cycle Path comes to an end. We are also happy to extend your stay at Lake Constance with additional nights.