Lake Constance, Obersee and the Alps TOUR DESCRIPTION Lake Constance - Obersee and the Alps Enjoy this lake tour, as you go around the Obersee, which is very close to the Alps near Bregenz. At Lake Constance such well-known cities as Constance, Meersburg, Friedrichshafen, Lindau and Bregenz warmly welcome you. Always near the shore, cozy, flat, the magnificent scenery of the Alps in mind, you cycle relaxed around the lake. Who would like to, can begin this cycle tour also in Friedrichshafen or Lindau.
1. day Constance/Kreuzlingen Arrival You begin your beautiful bike tour in the worth seeing city of Constance, the largest town on Lake Constance, which still presents itself medieval. 1414 it was the site of the only church council north of the Alps. Landmark is the statue of Imperia, which is a monument to the prostitutes of the times of the council. Only a few minutes walk from the Old Town is the Swiss town of Kreuzlingen with a bustling harbor and a large park. 2. day Constance - Unteruhldingen/ Meersburg 25/ 30 km + boat trip From Constance you cycle to the flower island of Mainau. Marvel at the flowers and the beautiful gardens. By bike you have quickly reached the pier in Wallhausen and you cruise comfortably across Lake Constance in the old imperial city of Überlingen with its striking Gothic cathedral. Look forward to the bike path along the baroque pilgrimage church Birnau and the reconstructed lake dwellings in Uhldinge. In Meersburg you discover the ancient Merovingian castle and many more attractions. Visit the oldest inhabited castle in Germany, the last place of residence of the poet Annette von Droste-Hulshoff, the New Castle with the grand staircase by Balthasar Neumann and the marketplace. Overnight stay in Unteruhldingen or Meersburg. 3. day Unteruhldingen/Meersburg - Friedrichshafen 15/10 km + boat trip After enjoying a substantial breakfast, you cycle to Friedrichshafen accompanied by a beautiful Alpine panorama. In Friedrichshafen you can visit the famous Zeppelin Museum. There you will find a detailed replica of the "Hindenburg" Zeppelin. Overnight stay in Friedrichshafen. 4. day Friedrichshafen - Lindau 30 km
Today you will first cycle through Langenargen, where you can admire the model of the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Through sprawling orchards with stunning views of the Alps you cycle relaxed to the Bavarian town of Lindau, whose old town is on an island. Here a small city tour is a must! Marvel at the beautiful waterfront where lighthouse and lion frame the famous harbor entrance. 5. day Lindau - Rorschach/Arbon 40 km After a few kilometers you are in Austria and cycle directly along the lake to the town of Bregenz. Stroll around the city of Bregenz with its perfectly preserved upper town. Marvel at the Martin's Tower, the largest onion domes in Central Europe and look forward to a unique atmosphere that radiates from the streets, rows of houses, plazas and fountains. Then you cycle to Hard and you cross the Rhine, whose delta region is an important nature reserve today. Already on Swiss territory, via Staad you cycle along the lake to the old St. Gallen harbor town Rorschach. 6. day Rorschach/Arbon - Constance/Kreuzlingen 40 km The last day of the cycle route belongs the canton of Thurgau, also fondly called Mostindien for its many orchards and its remote location from a Swiss perspective. Look forward to the town of Arbon and Romanshorn with its castles and half-timbered houses. Today you should absolutely try the "Schümli" (= Swiss coffee espresso-based) at one of the many lakeside terraces. With fantastic views the cafe tastes even better! Through well kept villages you cycle along the lake shore back to Constance. 7. day Constance departure After breakfast, your round tour ends back in Constance in the hotel.
WORTH KNOWING Worth knowing about the Lake Constance - family tour Please find more information about the Lake Constance - family tour below. If you have any further questions feel free to contact us by phone: 0049 - (0)6421-886890. Arrival by train Konstanz is easily accessible from all major cities in Germany by train. We recommend to take a taxi from the station to get to our partner hotels in Konstanz. Current schedule information and price information can be found at: www.bahn.de.train schedule information Parking facilities at the hotel At the start hotel there are often parking spaces available, liable to costs. There is also the possibility to park the car on a fenced parking for the entire duration of the tour (cost: EUR 40, - per week/per car). A reservation is not required. Condition of cycle paths You cycle mostly on flat, paved bike trails near the shore around the lake. Occasionally there are short sections of unpaved roads.in the area of Friedrichshafen, the bike path goes along the main road. The lakeshore is largely open to the public. Available rental bikes You can choose between woman s and men's bicycles either with 7-speed gear shift and coaster brake or 24-speed gear shift and freewheel or electric bikes. All ladies' bikes have a low opening that makes mounting and dismounting much easier. The bikes are suitable for all ladies from 150 cm in height. Men's bikes are suitable for all gentlemen from 175 cm in height. You simply specify your wishes at time of booking. Currencies in Switzerland For Switzerland, we recommend to exchange Swiss franc. Although you can pay in euros. Franken can easily be lifted by debit or credit card at an ATM. 7 days hotline service Just in case the bike chain is broken, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: you can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.
PRICES & SERVICES TOUR Lake Constance, Obersee and the Alps tour: 00362 tour type: individual duration: 7 days dates of arrival: 28.03.2018-11.10.2018 daily level: easy Velociped-Partner-Tour PRICES (PER PERSON) Double room: Cat.A: 499,00 Single room: Cat.A: 669,00 TBR: Cat.A: 499,00 tourer: 75,00 tandem: 150,00 electric bike: 175,00 season surcharge: 21.04.2018 04.05.2018 Cat.A: 100,00 season surcharge: 05.05.2018 02.06.2018 Cat.A: 150,00 season surcharge: 03.06.2018 29.06.2018 Cat.A: 100,00 season surcharge: 30.06.2018 24.08.2018 Cat.A: 150,00 season surcharge: 25.08.2018 07.10.2018 Cat.A: 100,00 BOOKABLE ADDITIONAL SERVICES (PER PERSON) child transporter (in connection with bike rental) 40,00 funtrailer (in connection with bike rental) 40,00 booster seat (in connection with bike rental) 0,00 juvenile bike (tire size 20, 24 & 26 inch) 40,00 BOOKABLE ADDITIONAL NIGHTS (PER PERSON) Constance Double room Category A 65,00 Constance Single room Category A 85,00 TRAVEL SERVICES boat trip Wallhausen/Dingelsdorf - Ueberlingen incl. bike boat trip Immenstaad - Friedrichshafen incl. bike Entrance Rosgartenmuseum in Konstanz incl. 1 coffee Entrance Pfahlbaummuseum in Unteruhldingen Entrance Sea Life in Konstanz All-carefree service:
Powered by TCPDF (www.tcpdf.org) www.velociped.de accommodation incl. breakfast room with shower/bath/wc luggage transport map of bike trails with marked route detailed route description tips for tour preparation touristic information 7 days hotline service CHILD DISCOUNTS Reduction for children (in a room with 2 adults minimum) up to 5 years of age Category A Reduction for children (in a room with 2 adults minimum) 6 to 13 years of age Category A Reduction for children (in a room with 2 adults minimum) 14 to 17 years of age Category A 100,00 % 50,00 % 25,00 %