Cycling Tours Around Lake Constance
Self-guided Bodensee bike tours across Austria, Germany and Switzerland — flat lakeside paths, scenic ferries and Mainau island.
Lake Constance — the Bodensee — is one of Europe’s most loved cycling destinations, and the only major lake shared by three countries. The Bodensee-Radweg loops roughly 260 km around the shore through Germany, Austria and Switzerland, on flat, paved, largely traffic-free paths linked by scenic ferry crossings. Our self-guided Lake Constance tours run from 6 to 9 days, with 3 and 4-star hotels, daily luggage transfer, GPS tracks and travel insurance included from €545 per person.
The riding is genuinely easy — flat lakeside stages of 30-50 km, frequent swimming spots, and ferries that break up the loop — which makes the Bodensee ideal for families and first-time cycling tourists. Start from Bregenz in Austria or Friedrichshafen in Germany, and take in Meersburg, Konstanz, Mainau flower island, Stein am Rhein and the Rhine Falls along the way.
7 Lake Constance cycling tours
Lake Constance Short Tour from Friedrichshafen
6 days · Self-guided · From €545 per person
View tour detailsLake Constance Family Tour: Cycling Around the Bodensee
6 days · Self-guided · From €662 per person
View tour detailsLake Constance — The Most Beautiful from Bregenz
7 days · Self-guided · From €739 per person
View tour detailsLake Constance Delight – Top Class Cycling from Bregenz
9 days · Self-guided · From €1,095 per person
View tour detailsWhy cycle Lake Constance
Three countries, one lake. A single loop links Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with border crossings you barely notice and a change of scenery — and cuisine — every day.
Flat and family-friendly. The Bodensee-Radweg is almost entirely flat and paved, separated from traffic, with short stages and endless swimming stops — perfect for children and relaxed riders.
Ferries and islands. Scenic car-free ferries break up the loop, and highlights like Mainau flower island, the Reichenau UNESCO island and Lindau’s harbour are reached straight from the saddle.
Highlights beyond the shore. Add the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, the medieval old town of Stein am Rhein, Meersburg’s castle and Konstanz’s lakefront to a week of easy, beautiful cycling.
Cycling around Lake Constance — frequently asked questions
When is the best time to cycle around Lake Constance?
The Bodensee cycling season runs from April to October, with the best conditions from May to September (18–26 °C). June and September balance warm water, long daylight and fewer crowds. July and August are busiest and hottest but ideal for lake swimming. The lakeside paths stay flat and rideable in light rain, so the season is reliable throughout.
Which countries does the Lake Constance cycle route pass through?
The Bodensee-Radweg loops roughly 260 km around Lake Constance through three countries: Germany (Friedrichshafen, Meersburg, Konstanz, Mainau island), Austria (Bregenz and the Rhine delta), and Switzerland (Rorschach, Stein am Rhein). Ferries link the shores, so most itineraries combine cycling with scenic boat crossings and can start from Bregenz or Friedrichshafen.
Is Lake Constance good for family cycling?
Yes — the Bodensee is one of Europe’s best family cycling destinations. The lakeside path is almost entirely flat, paved and separated from traffic, with short 25–45 km daily stages, frequent swimming spots, ferries children love, and attractions like Mainau flower island and the Sea Life aquarium. Our Lake Constance Family Tour is built specifically for riders with children.
How long does it take to cycle around Lake Constance?
The full Bodensee loop is about 260 km. Relaxed self-guided itineraries take 6 to 9 days at 30–50 km per day, leaving time for Mainau island, the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen, wine tastings and lake swims. Shorter 6-day tours cover the highlights; 8 and 9-day versions add the Untersee, the Höri peninsula and Stein am Rhein.
Do Lake Constance cycling tours include luggage transfer and ferries?
Yes — luggage transfer between hotels is standard, and the ferry crossings that make the loop possible are included or clearly arranged in your travel pack. Tours come with hand-picked 3 and 4-star hotels, GPS tracks (Komoot/Garmin), and quality hybrid or e-bikes on request. You ride with a handlebar bag while your luggage moves ahead to the next lakeside town.
Explore the countries around the lake
The Bodensee tours are shared by three national cycling collections — browse more routes in each country.