Active Lake Constance Bike Tour from Bregenz
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Short Description
This 6-day self-guided Lake Constance cycling tour from Bregenz is made for active riders who like longer days in the saddle. You will reach the Rhine Falls, Stein am Rhein and the quiet Untersee before closing the loop through Germany and Austria.
Tour Program
Tour details
✅ What is included in the trip?
- 🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
- 💼 Luggage transfer
- 📲 GPS or navigation APP
- 🗺️ Maps
- 📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
- ⛴️ Ferry Wallhausen–Überlingen incl. bike
❌ What is not included?
- 🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
- ✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
- 🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
- 🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
- 🛡️ Travel insurance
- 🌎 Tourist taxes
🙋 Common questions
How much does the active Lake Constance bike tour from Bregenz cost?
The tour starts from €499 per person in a double room in off season (mid-April and October). Low season costs €649 and high season €699 per person; for arrivals between 10 July and 22 August the price is €769, which already includes the Bregenz Festival surcharge. The single room supplement is €200.
How difficult is this Lake Constance cycling tour?
It is designed for active, regular cyclists: the four riding days cover 59 to 79 km each, about 265 km in total using the shorter options. The terrain around the lake and along the Rhine is mostly flat. A rental e-bike is available on request.
When is the best time to cycle the active Lake Constance tour from Bregenz?
Arrivals are possible every day from 16 April to 16 October 2027. Late spring and September offer mild temperatures for longer stages. Arrivals on 12–13 August are not possible because of the Seenachtsfest lake festival in Constance.
Where can I park in Bregenz for the Lake Constance tour?
Parking 2–4 km from the Infopoint costs approx. €6 per day, central public spaces approx. €10 per day, and some arrival hotels offer parking for approx. €10–20 per day, payable on site. A space in the central Pfänderbahn underground car park can be booked in advance for €154 per car.
Can I rent a bike for the Lake Constance tour from Bregenz?
Yes. A rental bike costs €90 and an e-bike €200 per stay (e-bike on request). Bikes are handed over at the Infopoint Hotel Weisses Kreuz in Bregenz.
Is luggage transfer included on the active Lake Constance tour?
Yes. Your luggage is picked up at 9 a.m. (8:45 a.m. in Bregenz) and delivered to your next hotel by about 6:30 p.m., with liability of €1,000 per person.
Do I need a passport to cycle around Lake Constance?
The route crosses Austria, Switzerland and Germany. EU citizens need a valid ID card or passport; travellers of other nationalities should check entry requirements for all three countries, including Switzerland, which is outside the EU.
📋💸 Cancellation fees
Bike & hotel tours — terms of cancellation:
• 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: 70% penalty of the total package
• 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package
Bike & boat tours (MS Primadonna cruises RK1, RK3, RK4) — terms of cancellation:
• Up to 84 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package
• 83 to 42 days before the departure date: 50% penalty of the total package
• 41 to 28 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package
• 27 to 15 days before the departure date: 80% penalty of the total package
• 14 to 0 days before the departure date: 90% penalty of the total package
• No-show: 100% penalty of the total package
Starting from
€499/ person
or €529
Available
16 Apr 2027 – 16 Oct 2027
Departures
Every day of the week
6 other tours on this route
Bregenz → Bregenz · From €499
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Donau Touristik
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