Lake Constance Family Tour: Cycling Around the Bodensee
Lake Constance / Bodensee
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Trekking bike, E-bike
Duration
6 days / 5 nights
Distance
140Km
Selfguided
Families
Minimum 2 people
This tour requires a minimum number of travellers to depart.
1/5 Easy
Easy, between 10 and 40 kilometers per day with an elevation gain between 0 and 150 meters.
Loop
The starting point is the same as the ending point, with overnight stays in different hotels and daily stages.
Short Description
A 6-day family cycling tour around Lake Constance covering 140 km across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Flat lakeside paths ideal for children — one of Europe's classic family cycling routes. From €662 per person.
Tour Program
✅ What is included in the trip?
- 🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
- 💼 Luggage transfer
- 📲 GPS or navigation APP
- 📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
- 🗺️ Maps
- 🍦Ice cream break with 3 scoops of ice cream in Constance
- 🚢 Ferry Constance/Staad-Meersburg incl. bike
- 🏛️ Entry museo Zeppelin
❌ What is not included?
- ✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
- 🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
- 🛡️ Travel insurance
- 🌎 Tourist taxes
Lake Constance Family Tour: Cycling Around the Bodensee
- – Family cycling loop around Lake Constance through Austria, Switzerland, and Germany
- – Flat, well-signposted lakeside paths with daily distances of 32–40 km
- – Ferry crossing from Constance/Staad to Meersburg with bikes included
- – Entry to the Zeppelin Museum in Friedrichshafen included
- – Ice cream break with 3 scoops in Constance included for all riders
- – Bavarian island town of Lindau and Swiss shore towns of Arbon and Romanshorn
- – Optional excursion to the UNESCO monastery island of Reichenau
- – Children's bikes (16", 20", 24") and Kiddy Van trailer available
📋💸 Cancellation fees
Terms of cancellation:
Non-refundable likeonabike platform fee: 100 €
• More than 30 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package
• 29 to 20 days before the departure date: 30% penalty of the total package
• 19 to 10 days before the departure date: 40% penalty of the total package
• 09 to 08 days before the departure date: 40% penalty of the total package
• 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package
Starting from
€662/ person
or €702
Available
23 Apr 2026 – 4 Oct 2026
Departures
Every day of the week
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Fill in our short form with your travel dates and group details. We'll put together a personalised quote and get back to you within 24 hours.
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We reply within a few hours, 7 days a week. During peak season it may take a bit longer, but never more than 12 hours.
Accommodation categories
To guarantee maximum flexibility, we work with carefully selected hotels across Europe. The exact list of properties is confirmed after booking.
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Economy
2–3★ hotels, charming guesthouses and Bed & Breakfasts. Simple, comfortable and locally run — ideal for travellers who prefer investing in the experience rather than the room.
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Standard
3–4★ hotels, countryside farmhouses and B&Bs. A balance of quality and value, with welcoming ambience and excellent breakfasts to fuel your daily stages.
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Superior
4–5★ hotels and 3★ Superior properties. Premium comfort, refined interiors and attentive service — for travellers who want a little extra after a great day in the saddle.
How it works
Choose your tour
Browse our curated selection of self-guided cycling holidays across Europe and find the route that suits your pace and style.
Request a quote
Tell us your travel dates, group size and any preferences. Our team will send you a personalised quote within a few hours.
Receive your travel pack
Once confirmed, you receive everything you need: GPS tracks, hotel vouchers, route maps, luggage transfer details and our 7/7 assistance number.
Ride & discover
Pedal at your own pace and enjoy the journey. We handle the logistics — you focus on the experience.
🙋 Frequently asked questions
What is the difficulty level of this tour?
This tour follows flat, well-signposted cycle paths along the shores of Lake Constance. Daily distances range from 32 to 40 km, making it suitable for families with children. The terrain is entirely flat with no significant climbs. E-bikes are available on request.
What type of accommodation is provided?
You will stay in 3-star hotels and guesthouses, with a partly 4-star hotel in Friedrichshafen. All nights include bed and breakfast. During the Bregenz Festival period (21 July – 23 August 2026), overnight stays may be arranged in nearby towns.
Is luggage transport included?
Yes, luggage transport from hotel to hotel is included with pick-up at 9:00 a.m. and delivery by approximately 6:30 p.m. The service covers liability up to €1,000 per person.
What children's bikes are available?
16-inch bikes for children 1.00–1.14 m tall, 20-inch bikes for 1.15–1.25 m, and 24-inch bikes for 1.26–1.35 m. A Kiddy Van trailer is also available.
What is the children's discount policy?
Children aged 0–6 stay free (100% discount), ages 7–11 receive 50% off, and ages 12–15 receive 25% off. Maximum 2 children in a double room with 2 full-paying adults.
Organized by
Donau
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