Bike tours around Lake Constance for leisure cyclists
Laid-back cycling and culinary highlights: The Bodensee region boasts year-round delights and splendid Alpine views. The restaurants and wine cellars of the Bodensee cycling region are bursting with regional treats, ranging from elegant Lake Constance wine from the Pinot Noir region surrounding Schaffhausen to fresh fruit and vegetables from Reichenau and freshly caught fish.
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Culinary delights on the road: on two wheels through Germany
The northern and western shores of Lake Constance offer unique highlights - both culinary and scenic. Spoiled by the mild climate, the region is a true paradise for growing fruit, vegetables and wine. The cozy farm stores, idyllic orchards and sun-drenched vineyards invite you to explore them by bike in many places.
Culinary tours on the northern & western shores of Lake Constance:
- Hops loop – from Tettnang to Lake Constance ( 42 km )
Along hop gardens and orchards, the hop loop becomes a nature experience around the cultivated plant “hops”. - Connoisseur tour along the swabian sea ( 30 km )
This beautiful half-day tour takes you along paths with little traffic and panoramic views back to Lake Constance to charming places in the region. - Culinary cycle tour around Überlingen ( 36 km | 2:30 h )
On a quiet but hilly route, this tour leads past four pleasure stations on Lake Constance and in Linzgau. - Apple cycle tour ( 40 km | 3:00 h )
This tour around the Gehrenberg invites you to do some regional shopping at the various farm stores along the way. - Wine in the Hegau, 1. Etappe ( 40 km | 2:50 h )
This scenic cycle tour on western Lake Constance takes you past numerous attractions.
- Mountain bike - hut tour on the Randen near Tengen ( 27 km | 2:40 h )
With spectacular views across the Hegau to the Alps, this MTB tour leads over the heights of the Randen. - Radish, Bülle and salad - pleasure bike tour across the Höri peninsula ( 19 km | 1:30 h )
On this tour, you can enjoy and experience the Höri peninsula with all your senses on scenic and culinary highlights. - Wild herb tour by bike on the Bodanrück ( 30 km )
With explanations of the effects and significance of many wild herbs along the way, this nature bike tour is an entertaining experience.
Cozy pleasure stations on the German shore of Lake Constance:
- Seehörnle
- Grüner Baum Moos
- Hotel Gasthaus Hirschen
- Restaurant Seegarten
- Landgasthaus Mindelsee
- Hotel Residenz - Seeterrasse
- Hotel Restaurant Hohentwiel
- Strandhotel Löchnerhaus
- Restaurant Sättele
- Campingplatz Sandseele
- Erlebnisgastronomie / Hotel & Restaurant Lochmühle
- Restaurant Strandcafé Mettnau
- Constanzer Wirtshaus
Regional delicacies & scenic eye-catchers in Austria
The Austrian gourmet region of Bodensee-Vorarlberg impresses with its unique, regional diversity. From the alpine mountain panorama to the culinary delicacies from the surrounding area - the eastern section of Lake Constance has something to offer all connoisseurs. Be it the popular Vorarlberg mountain cheese, fresh fish from Lake Constance, local fruit brandies, wines or beers: there are no limits to the culinary variety.
Pleasure cycling in Switzerland
From Lake Constance to the Alps, you can comfortably explore the best of Swiss tradition and innovative cuisine by bike. Numerous restaurants, take-aways and local shopping opportunities reveal the pleasurable and colorful facets of the culinary regions of Eastern Switzerland. Surrounded by alpine flair, discover wines from Schaffhausen's Blauburgunderland, try the St. Gallen bratwurst or sample tasty fruit and vegetables from regional cultivation in Thurgau.
Culinary cycle tours in Switzerland:
- RheinWelten: Round tour from farm to farm ( 38 km | 2:45 h )
Starting and finishing in Altstätten, this tour leads from farm to farm and along the Rhine. - RheinWelten: E-Bike Trail from Gais to Altstätten ( 34 km | 2:50 h )
You cycle past various vineyards and through fantastic countryside on this tour to the beautiful town of Altstätten. - Culinary cycle tour in Thurgau ( 37 km | 2:30 )
On a leisurely cycle tour, you can experience the unique Thrugau landscape with its lush green meadows, fields and magnificent orchards. - Wine tour in Eastern Switzerland ( 38 km | 3:45 )
Tranquil villages with cozy inns, vineyards and various scenic sights make this tour special. - Klettgauer Wine route ( 15 km )
On this route, you can still experience the great tradition of wine culture steeped in history in the idyllic wine-growing villages.
Culinary highlights in Eastern Switzerland:
- Schloss Wartegg
- Hotel Mozart
- Osci's Fischbeiz
- Tiki Strandbar
- Badhütte Rorschach
- Gottlieber Seecafé und Manufakturladen
- Chocolat Bernrain - Café Stella
- Bisto Louis Napoléon - Arenenberg
- Silo 5 Bottighofen
- Restaurant Buchhorn Arbon
- Vinorama Schaffhausen
- Reber Schaffhauserzungen
- Bergtrotte Osterfingen
- Weinkellereien
- Burg Hohenklingen
Gourmet tour through the Principality of Liechtenstein
When it comes to gourmet cycling on Lake Constance, hardly any other region has more gourmet restaurants to offer than the Principality of Liechtenstein. Wine lovers in particular get their money's worth here. In the climatically favorable Rhine Valley, the foehn winds allow Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot in particular to mature into true pearls of pleasure. Other culinary delights include the local beer, Liechtenstein gin and various fine distillates.
Liechtenstein pleasure tours:
- Liechtenstein Trail by bike ( 85 km )
Passing all the sights in the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Liechtenstein Trail is easy to explore by e-bike, bicycle or mountain bike. - Five castles tour with the e-bike ( 44 km | 3:00 h )
Explore the five castles and fortresses built on hills within sight of each other on this tour. - RheinWelten e-bike tour Liechtenstein: culinary delights ( 33 km | 2:30 h )
From Vaduz to the vast plains in the north of the country, this tour invites you to enjoy princely delights. - RheinWelten e-bike tour Liechtenstein: princely tour ( 26 km | 2:00 )
From south to north across the Principality of Liechtenstein, you can experience the scenic diversity of this small state in an impressive way. - RheinWelten e-bike tour Liechtenstein: mountain world tour ( 40 km | 4:30 h )
The route leads via Triesen and Triesenberg from Liechtenstein's southernmost municipality of Balzers up to the mountain village of Malbun. - Three nation tour with the e-bike ( 60 km | 4:00 )
The Liechtenstein Rhine Valley Trail leads between the Rhine plain and mountain peaks into the medieval ambience of Feldkirch past various attractions.
Stops to feast in the princely region of pleasure:
Leisurely cross-national bike tours with the Bodensee Card PLUS
All around Lake Constance, you can find impressive sights and culinary highlights. And with the Bodensee Card PLUS, you can explore them for free! What’s more, boat trips are included with the card, giving you the chance to experience new perspectives and onboard delights. It has never been easier to enjoy the highlights of various countries during one cycling holiday!
Experience unforgettable highlights with the Bodensee Card PLUS!