Passau
 

   
"Great Loop" at Schlögen

 Riverside Cycle Paths  

Vienna/Schönbrunn Castle

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Passau

Independent arrival to Passau. Use any extra time for a walk through the picturesque old part of town, or take a boat cruise around this city of 3 rivers (not included).

Day 2: Passau – Schlögener Loop/Surroundings (approx. 45 km / 28 miles)

The Upper Danube Valley with its steep and wooded slopes is almost untouched and idyllic. You cycle through the Upper Danube Valley to Schlögen. In Engelhartszell, you can visit the only Trappisten Monastery in Austria, where you can taste some liqueurs. You continue on through the impressive Danube loop, where the river makes an about turn of 180 degrees.

Day 3: Schlögener Loop/Surroundings – Linz , (approx. 53 km / 33 miles)

There are small ferries between the riverbanks; enjoy this special experience. You cycle through the Eferinger basin to Linz, the upper Austrian capital. Enjoy the summer evening with a shopping tour in the charming old part of the town.

Day 4: Linz – Strudengau (approx. 60 km / 38 miles )

Tip: Make an excursion to Enns, the oldest city of Austria . You cycle through the Celt village Mitterkirchen and the church in Baumgartenberg. In the afternoon you arrive at “Burg Clam”, one of the best preserved castles in the country. Your destination, Grein, is dominated by the picturesque castle of “Greinburg”.

Day 5: Strudengau – Wachau (approx. 51 km/32 miles)

You enjoy the Danube landscape of the Struden and Nibelungenau, with high rock formations on the left and right side of the Danube. High above the Danube stands the pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl. Clearly visible from a distance, the Benedictine Monastery Melk greets you.

Day 6: Wachau – Krems/Surrounding (approx. 40/55 km; 25/35 miles)

Another highlight of this cycle tour is the beautiful landscape of the Wachau. You can find wine terraces, apricot trees, castles and monasteries between them. During your travel to Krems you cycle through the attractive vineyards of Spitz, Weissenkirchen and Dürnstein. Along the way you see cozy Taverns, where you can relax and enjoy the Austrian hospitality.

Day 7: Krems/Surrounding – Vienna (approx. 39km /25 miles)

With the train you leave the unique cultural landscape of this UNESCO world heritance region. In Tulln you begin the last leg of your cycling tour. Don’t forget to visit the Monastery in Klosterneuburg before you reach Vienna !

Day 8: Vienna - Passau

Make sure to visit the famous „Naschmarkt“ and the beautiful castle Schönbrunn. Train ride back to Passau (included) or extend your stay in Vienna .

Alternative we recommend an Extension to the Slovakian Capital of Bratislava or a boat trip back to Passau.

Rating: Easy

Flat paved cycle paths along both sides of the Danube, suitable for beginners, children and experienced cyclists alike! 

PASSAU
 
 

"Great Loop" at Schlögen

 Riverside Cycle Paths  

MS Theodor Körner

Your boat: MV Theodor Körner

Spacious middle-class cruiser with comfortable interior.

Restaurant, Panoramabar, Wiener Café, 2 Sun Terraces, spacious Sun Deck with comfortable deck-chairs. Library with books, magazines and games.

Your bike/ cruise through various countries is also a culinary expedition through the diversity of the national and regional cuisines;

A local musician will perform in the evening for dancing!!
All 65 cabins are external, centrally air-conditioned and have one big window, private facilities, sink, TV/radio. The cabins measure 9-10 sqm, are furnished and equipped according to contemporary standards. Most of them have two lower beds (2-bed-cabins). One of these two beds can be folded into the wall during daytime, while the other one is transformed into a sofa. Some cabins have an elevated bunk bed (Doublecabins), five cabins have a third bed (third bed is a bunk bed).

Cabin interior

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Passau
Where the rivers Inn, Ilz and Danube unite, the bishop's town Passau is located at the Bavarian/Austrian border. Embarkation 05:00 p.m. The MV Theodor Körner is waiting for you in the harbour of Passau and the crew bids you welcome onboard. Dinner onboard with a welcome drink and music.

Day 2: Passau - Schlögen  - Linz (approx. 50 km)

Downstream, the river leads you through pretty villages amid a natural landscape. Need a boost? Try some of the special cordials and liquers in the Trappist monastery in Engelszell. Supposedly they have "special healing powers".

Let yourself relax on the sun deck after a successful day while the ship takes you through the romantic Schlögener loop, where the river makes a very abrupt 180 degree turn. And after dinner, ride on the bright yellow City-Express (optional) and discover Linz, the capital of upper Austria.    

Day 3: Linz - Grein  (approx. 36 km)

Todays bike tour takes you directly along the Danube where you have enough time to enjoy the celtic town of Mitterkirchen, giving you an insight to the history of this area. The alternative route “Clam Castle” through the beautiful back country of the “Strudengau” is a little hilly, but a fantastic landscape. Grein is the destination of todays stage, the birthplace of Austria´s oldest city-theatre and the Castle of Grein (optional tour).

Day 4: Grein – Melk - Tulln (approx. 51 km)
Today’s stage is marked by a diverse landscape. At the beginning you traverse the Strudengau – a narrow point of the Danube which used to be notorious amongst skippers. The valley expands from Persenbeug and the
bike tour leads you further to Melk with its gorgeous baroque monastery of the Benedictine monkhood. On deck you enjoy the sunset and the beautiful evening illumination of the Wachau region. Today’s final destination is Tulln, famous for its numerous market gardens.

Day 5: Tulln - Vienna (35 km)
Situated right in front of Vienna’s entrance, embedded in a breathtaking landscape, is the monastery of Klosterneuburg. You can already see the
cupola of this 900 year old, baroque building from a distance. “Kahlenbergdorf” with it’s wine taverns is only a hop from the shipping pier and definitely worth a visit. After a stroll through the vineyards, you can enjoy the panoramic view over Vienna.

Day 6: Vienna   (day of rest). City tours by bike or bus, Waltz Concert (optional)

You can discover this city of vitality during a sight-seeing tour by bike or bus. The most famous places of interest are the Prater Amusement Park, St. Stephens Cathedral and the Royal Hofburg. The gorgeous boulevard “Ringstraße” with its Burgtheater, State Opera House and Town Hall reminds one of Vienna's imperial past. There is enough time in the afternoon to stroll or visit one of the famous Viennese coffee bars. The evening ends impressively with a Waltz and Opera Concert at the Wiener Kursalon (optional) or at a wine tavern.

Day 7: Washau - Krems - Emmersdorf   (approx. 36 km)
Your last bike touring day – a special highlight!  Surrounded by small towns, apricot orchards, vineyards, castles, monasteries and medievel ruins, this hilly landscape is simply enchanting. This is pure biking enjoyment!

In Spitz you will find comfy wine taverns directly besides the bike path. You owe it to yourself to take a break! After a ceremonial gala dinner this evening lots of fun and entertainment can be experienced during the folklore show.

Day 8: Passau  (departure)
Every journey draws to an end. Once again you enjoy on deck the sunrise and the peaceful silence of the Danube Valley. Take a last sight at the Schlögener Schlinge before you arrive relaxed at Passau. Disembarkation: 2:30 p.m.

Rating: Easy

Flat paved cycle paths along both sides of the Danube, suitable for beginners, children, and experienced cyclists alike. 

PASSAU
 
 

"Great Loop" at Schlögen

BRATISLAVA
  

MS Theodor Körner

Your boat: MV Theodor Körner

Spacious middle-class cruiser with comfortable interior.

Restaurant, Panoramabar, Wiener Café, 2 Sun Terraces, spacious Sun Deck with comfortable deck-chairs. Library with books, magazines and games.

Your bike/ cruise through various countries is also a culinary expedition through the diversity of the national and regional cuisines;

A local musician will perform in the evening for dancing!!
All 65 cabins are external, centrally air-conditioned and have one big window, private facilities, sink, TV/radio. The cabins measure 9-10 sqm, are furnished and equipped according to contemporary standards. Most of them have two lower beds (2-bed-cabins). One of these two beds can be folded into the wall during daytime, while the other one is transformed into a sofa. Some cabins have an elevated bunk bed (Doublecabins), five cabins have a third bed (third bed = bunk bed).

Cabin interior

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1: Passau
Where the rivers Inn, Ilz and Danube unite, the bishop's town Passau is located at the Bavarian/Austrian border. Embarkation 05:00 p.m. The MV Theodor Körner is waiting for you in the harbour of Passau and the crew bids you welcome onboard. Dinner onboard.
Departure: approx. 09:00 p.m. Cruise to the Austrian resort town Engelhartszell, which is the former summer residence of the bishops of Passau.

Day 2: Donauschlinge =“Great Loop“ (40 km)
In Engelhartszell the bicycle tour continues through the romantic fluvial topography of the “Great Loop” which is one of the most beautiful and original sectors of the Danube with its small villages and cosy taverns. You reboard at the charming village of Aschach and then you “sail” into the night.

Day 3: Vienna - Bratislava (55 – 75 km)
Walk through the Old Town(optional) Near Vienna you can experience pure nature, wild and untamed at the National Park Donauauen, which is one of the last big unspoilt floodplains in Europe.
Bratislava is an attractive destination and during a walkabout in the evening (optional) you can discover hidden alleys, places and all the sights of this ambitious metropolis .

Day 4: Budapest (day of rest). Sight-seeing tour at night (optional)
In the morning you may enjoy the panoramic view of the Danube bend´s gorgeous landscape. The gateway to Budapest is overwhelming: many of the famous tourist features are situated directly on the shore. Nearby you find Margarethen Island which is outstanding for short bike tours. The market hall – called “the stomach of Budapest” – is attractive with Hungarian pleasures and handcrafts. During a city tour at night (optional) you can experience an illuminated Budapest.

Day 5: Danube bend (57-84,5 km)
Sporty cyclists may leave Budapest by bike, those who are biking just for pleasure can shorten the distance by ship or by train (optional). North of
Budapest, at the bow of the Danube, is the picturesque and slightly hilly landscape of the Danube bend, also called Hungarian Wachau. The small artistic town Szentendre is a paradise for bikers with its open-air museum. The landmark of Esztergom is the basilica, situated at the end of the Danube knee, it is the biggest church in Hungary.

 
Day 6: Vienna   (day of rest). City tours by bike or bus, Waltz Concert (optional)

You can discover this city of vitality during a sight-seeing tour by bike or bus. The most famous places of interest are the Prater Amusement Park, St. Stephens Cathedral and the Royal Hofburg. The gorgeous boulevard “Ringstraße” with its Burgtheater, State Opera House and Town Hall reminds one of Vienna's imperial past. There is enough time in the afternoon to stroll or visit one of the famous Viennese coffee bars. The evening ends impressively with a Waltz and Opera Concert at the Wiener Kursalon (optional) or at a local wine tavern.

Day 7: Wachau: (40 km)
Surrounded by small quaint towns, apricot orchards, vineyards, castles, monasteries and ruins, this hilly landscape is enchanting for everybody. This is pure biking enjoyment! In Spitz you may find comfy wine taverns
directly besides the bike path. Take a break - you owe it to yourself!

You have to walk your bike through Dürnstein´s narrow alleys. King Richard
Lionheart was not a voluntary guest here during mediaeval times.

At the end of this stage there is Melk with its gorgeous baroque monastery of the Benedictine monkhood. After a ceremonial gala dinner lots of fun and entertainment can be experienced on board during a folklore show.

Day 8: Passau  (departure)
Every journey draws to an end. Once again you enjoy the sunrise on deck and the peaceful silence of the Danube Valley. Take a last sight of the Schlögener Schlinge before you arrive relaxed at Passau. Disembarkation: 2:30 p.m.

Day by Day Itinerary

Day1:   Arrival Graz/Unterpremstätten

Information and distribution of bikes. The Cultural Capital 2003 awaits for an extraordinary city stroll.

 
Day 2: Graz/Unterpremstaetten – Sulmtal/Gleinstaetten  (approx. 55 km)

 
Today you are cycling along a lot of pumpkin fields, as well as through contemplative villages like Stainz (castle with museum Joaneum). Along the well-known Schilcher wine route and “oil track bike path” you will reach the Sulmtal valley.

Sulmtal Vineyards

Bad Ratkersburg

Swiss Flier Electro bike

Battery assisted cycling!

Day 3: Sulmta/Gleinstaetten – Gamlitz approx. 40 km

Wine wherever you cast your eyes! Most famous local grapes are Riesling wines and Weißburgunder white wine. Some climbs are rewarded by stunning views of the gentle hills of “Styrian Tuscany” and neighbouring Slovenia. You stay overnight in Gamlitz, where you should visit the very interesting wine museum inside Castle Gamlitz.

Day 4: Gamlitz – Bad Radkersburg approx. 45 km
 
After wine comes water – water in all possible forms washing down the last stage to Bad Radkersburg: river Mur as a guideline, Lake Röcksee to take a refreshing plunge, Petersquelle as a healthy drink and the thermal spas of Bad Radkersburg (historic old town with very well preserved overall appearance). Entrance to the thermal spa Parktherme is included!

Day 5: Excursion to Koech approx. 35 k
  
You cycle through the hilly landscape around Bad Radkersburg. We are sure that you will enjoy the impressive nature with its beautiful villages. You should plan a stop at a Heuriger to taste tangy wines and home-made delicacies!

Day 6: Bad Radkersburg – thermal spa of Loipersdorf approx. 60 km
  
From one thermal spa to the next one! Sunflowers, colourful pumpkin fields and a lot of fruit trees are leading you along the Austrian-Slovenian boarder to the well-known thermal village Loipersdorf.

Day 7: Thermae Loipersdorf – Gleisdorf – Graz approx. 55 km + train ride
 
Indulge in one of the numerous “Heurigen taverns ” about the high quality of the tasty Styrian food. You also have the possibility to make an excursion to the castle “Riegersburg” where you can visit a unique bird´s eye view. From Gleisdorf you go by train back to Graz.

Day 8: Individual departure

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1:   Arrival in Innsbruck

Individual arrival in Innsbruck (old part of town with town tower and “Goldenes Dachl”). Introductory presentation and distribution of bikes. City tour.

Day 2:   Innsbruck – Imst

(approx. 65 km)

On the former Treidelweg (Treidel Path) along the River Inn and through small villages (churches worth seeing, old aristocratic houses, fortress ruins) to Stams (baroque Cistercian convent, convent museum) on through Haiming to Imst.

Day 3:   Imst – Mals/Burgeis (approx. 50 km, + 40 km by bus)

Along the Inn, past Kloster Zams (monastery) to Landeck. From here a bus transfers you to Nauders. A further 100 metres of altitude takes you to the summit of the Reschenpaß/Resia Pass. Downhill into Italy to Reschensee (Resia Lake) and on side paths on to Malles Venosta or Burgeis at the foot of the Marienburg (a fortress).

Day 4: Mals/Burgeis – Meran (approx. 65 km)

First to Glurns, a fully preserved mediaeval city. Over the Montani ruins (discovery site of the Nibelungen – manuscript), through Schlanders/Silandro and past the St. Prokulus – church (the oldest frescos in the German-speaking area), downhill to Meran/Merano. Many fortresses and castles are located on the or above the route.

Day 5: Passeier Valley/Meran approx. 40 km

Options of biking to the Passeier Valley to wander on the famous Trappeiner path, or to go on a shopping tour under the bowers of Meran/Merano. Guided city tour and wine tasting.

Day 6:   Meran – Kaltern / Tramin/Auer

(approx. 45-50 km)

In the Àdige Valley to Lana and through numerous vineyards and orchards in the region of the South Tyrol. Past many fortresses, castles and ruins to the Kalterer Lake and then on to Tramin.

Day 7:   Kaltern/Tramin/Auer – Bolzano 

(approx. 35 km)

Flat through the Àdige Valley or (with an ascent) – through the beautiful Montiggler Lakes, past the Ruin Sigmundskron, into Bolzano.

Day 8: Bolzano

Indevidual departure, or extend your stay in Italy.

Inn Valley

Churburg Castle

Day 1-7: Strass im Zillertal
Individual arrival in the town of Strass at the access to Zillertal, about 1 hour from Munich by car.

DAILY ROUTE SUGGESTIONS:

Round trip Zillertal (approx. 40 km/25 miles)
After a ride with the light railway you cycle downhill through the valley along river Ziller. Sights along the way: alpine dairy in Holenzen, cheese dairy at Fügen. 

City of Innsbruck (approx. 48 km/30 miles)
Follow the green river Inn, cross the little village Schwaz (museum of silver mine) to Wattens. At Wattens experience the fantastic world of Swarowski crystal. Your eyes resting on the cliffy "Nordkette" of the Alps you  cycle  to the beautiful city of Innsbruck. On your way you might want to stop at Hall, famous for its salines. Stroll through Innsbruck until the train takes you back to Strass.

Day of rest / summer skiing
Relax at your hotel and enjoy its facilities. Or would you like to try skiing? - the Tuxer Gletscher (glacier) awaits you.

Achensee (approx. 45 km/ 28 miles)
Comfortable cycle tour along "Via Bavarica Tyrolensis" to the valley station of the light railway in Jenbach. Enjoy the fantastic view of the tyrolean mountains on your ride with the worlds oldest cable car. At the plateau  she biggest lake of Tyrol offers lots of comfortable cycle tours. You cycle downhill back to your hotel.

Inntal cycle path (approx. 25 km/ 16 miles)
Cycle through gentle hilly landscape to the museum of tyrolean farms - enjoy an interesting trip through time. Strolling over the museums cemetry cometimes called  "Lustiger Friedhof" (funny cemetry) you will be astonished about the arrant inscriptions. Along the Inntal cycle path you return to Strass.

Day 7:  Individual departure or extension.

Airport / Transfers

We suggest flying directly into Innsbruck.

Regular transfers are also available from Munich (2 hours) for $55 per person.

Accomodation: Landgasthof Post, 3+ star
A hotel with 160 years of tradition at the entrance of the Zillertal offers everything for a relaxed holiday.  The hotel was renovated completely in  2009 , offers cosy but modern rooms with all comforts. The traditional and international cuisine of the house is a pleasurable culinary experience so the halfboard dinner option is recommended!

Rating: Easy

Mostly on cycle paths in the valleys. On the ascent up to Achensee you may take the  cog railway. Suitable for novice cyclists!

SALZBURG

LAKE MATTSEE

LAKE MOND SEE

Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1: Salzburg
Individual arrival.

Day 2: Salzburg - Lake Wolfgang (approx. 45 km/28 miles)
You start your bike tour in the home town of Mozart. From Salzburg you cycle over St. Gilgen to the southern shore of the Wolfgangsee.

Day 3: Lake Wolfgang - Lake Traun (approx. 42 km/26 miles)
On the trace of Kaiser Franz Josef and his wife Sisi, you are cycling from Bad Ischl to the Traunsee. On the route you can visit the confectionery Zauner, the official bakery of the former Austrian monarchy

Day 4: Lake Traun - Lake Atter /Attergau

(approx. 28 km/ 18 miles)
On your way to Lake Atter you will visit Gmuden, a picturesque village on the northern shore of lake Traun with it's world famous ceramic manufacture.

Day 5: Lake Atter/Attergau - Lake Mondsee

(approx. 32 km/ 20 miles)
Enjoy the cycle path along Lake Mondsee, one ot the best lakes for bathing. Explore the beautiful scenery which formed the backdrops for the painter Gustav Maler.

Day 6: Lake Mondsee - Lake Mattsee/Obertrum

(approx. 48 km/ 29 miles)
On the former stretch of the "Ischlerbahn" you are cycling into the Trumer lake-district with three lakes: Lake Obertrum, Lake Matt and Lake Graben.

Day 7: Lake Mattsee/Obertrum - Salzburg

(approx. 22 km/ 14 miles)
You will have enough time to explore the untuched nature of the lake-district. You may also visit the exhibition village "Schleedorf" where you can learn every thing about the country traditions and their handcraft.

Day 8: Salzburg
Individual departure or extension.

Day to Day Itinerary

DAY 1 Individual arrival in Constance/Kreuzlingen

You will begin your trip in Constance, which is the largest town on Lake Constance, and is still quite Medieval in character to this day. In 1414, the town hosted the only church council ever to take place north of the Alps. A small museum is dedicated to the Czech reformer Jan Hus, who was burnt at the stake here. The symbol of the city is the statue of Imperia, which is a memorial to the prostitutes of the council time. The aquariums of the Sea Life Center are also worth a visit, as is the Archaeological Museum.
Overnight stay in Constance/Kreuzlingen

DAY 2  Constance - Stein a. R. / Diessenhofen, ca. 20 - 30 km

The first stage leads you on to the island of Reichenau, whose monastery was extremely influential in the 10th Century and was declared to be a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. A boat will bring you across to the Höri Peninsula and you will cycle towards Gaienhofen, where Hermann Hesse lived from 1904 to1912. You will continue on through Hemmenhofen (where the painter Otto Dix lived and worked) and Öhningen and over the border to the Swiss town of Stein am Rhein with its picturesque old town.
Overnight stay in Stein am Rhein

DAY 3  Stein am Rhein - Isle of Mainau - Überlingen, ca. 42 - 51 km

Shortly after setting out this morning you will be able to cross over the bridge to the island of Werd which has a tiny Franciscan monastery. You will cycle along the lake shore through small Swiss fishing villages with beautiful wooden-frame houses. You will cycle through Konstanz and onto the garden island of Mainau, which is well worth a visit. You will then take a ferry from Wallhausen to the old imperial town of Überlingen.
Overnight stay in Überlingen

DAY 4   Überlingen - Birnau - Meersburg - Friedrichshafen, ca. 40 km

The cycle tour leads you to the baroque pilgrim church of Birnau and the reconstructed lake dwellings in Uhldingen, and then onto Meersburg with its ancient Merovingian castle. You will then continue on through the winegrowing villages of Immenstaad and Hagnau, where in 1881 the first German winegrowers’ association was founded. You will then cycle on to the blimp town of Friedrichshafen. A visit to the Zeppelin-Museums and the harbour is recommended.
Overnight stay in Immenstaad (Cat B or Friedrichshafen (

DAY 5  Immenstaad/Friedrichshafen - Lindau / Bregenz, ca. 27 - 47 km

Today will lead you through Langenargen, where you can admire the inspiration for the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. You will then cycle through sprawling orchards and arrive in the Bavarian town of Lindau, whose old town is a protected site and is on an island. After a few kilometres you will be on Austrian ground and cycling along the lakeshore you will reach the town of Bregenz with its unique lakeside stage.
Overnight stay in Lindau

DAY 6  Lindau/Bregenz - Rhein-Delta - Rorschach/Arbon, ca. 33 - 51 km

Take a stroll through the town of Bregenz which was founded in Roman times and boasts an excellently preserved old town or visit the famous lake stage. Near Hard you will cross over the Rhine which is flowing from the Swiss Alps, its delta here is an important nature preservation area. You will now be on Swiss ground and in Altenrhein you will be able to view the Hundertwasser-Halle, the last building designed by the famous artist. Cycling on through Horn and along the lakeshore, you will come to the former harbour town of St. Gallen; Rohrschach.
Overnight stay in Rorschach or Arbon

DAY 7  Rorschach/Arbon - Constance/Kreuzlingen, ca. 27 - 36 km

The last day of the cycle route belongs to the Swiss canton of Thurgau, which is well known as an apple growing region. You will cycle through well kept villages along the lakeshore back to Konstanz. If you wish you may stay an extra night in Rorschach, which you can combine with a trip to the Appenzell region.
Overnight stay in Constance/Kreuzlingen

DAY 8  Journey home or extension of stay

After breakfast your Lake Constance cycling tour comes to an end and you will begin your journey home. We would also be more than happy to extend your stay on the Lake.

Stein am Rhein

Zeppelin Museum

Day by Day Itinerary

Day 1 Bregenz, Austria - Individual Arrival

Take the chance to take a walk through the city of Bregenz, which was founded in the Roman period. The capital city of the Austrian province of Vorarlberg is famous for its annual drama festival on the largest lake theatre in the world. The cable car will bring you and your bicycle to the top of the Pfänder for panoramic views and a great cycle down.

Day 2  Bregenz – Rhine-Delta – Arbon (ca. 35 km)

Close to Hard you will cross the Rhine, which is descending from the Swiss Alps. The delta mouth of the Rhine is an important nature reserve. Already on Swiss soil, in Altenrhein, you find the Hundertwasser-Hall, the last work of the famous artist. Along the lakeshore you will continue to the old seaport Rorschach and further to the beautifully situated town Arbon.

Day 3   Arbon – Constance (ca. 30 km)

Today you will cycle through the Swiss canton of Thurgau, which is also known as “Cider India” due to its many orchards and its relative remoteness. Soon you will reach its clandestine capital, the medieval town Constance, which was the location for the church council and invites you to explore the historical Old Town.

Day 4  Constance - Schaffhausen (ca. 35 km)

Your tour leads you away from Konstanz through picturesque Swiss fishing villages. Your first stop should be in Gottlieben where you can admire one of the most beautiful village squares in Switzerland. You cross over the Rhein at Stein am Rhein with its houses from the middle ages. Pass multiple bridges and crossings between Germany and Switzerland before reaching the cantonal capital Schaffhausen with the fort of Munot. Overnight in Schaffhausen.

Day 5  Schaffhausen - Waldshut (ca. 60 km)
The first highlight of today is after only a few kilometres, the famous Rheinfall waterfall, which you will be able to get a close look at on a boat trip. The Rheinau monastery is located in a bend of the river, which was once a gathering place for mercenaries from all over Europe. You will pass through Kaiserstuhl, the smallest town in Switzerland, and in Bad Zurzach one of the most modern salt-water baths in Europe awaits you. In Koblenz, where the oldest iron railway bridge is located, you may cross over the Rhine and reach the well-kept, former Further-Austrian town of Waldshut. Overnight stay in Waldshut.

Day 6   Waldshut - Rheinfelden (ca. 50 km)
The double town of Laufenburg is worth a  visit today, which has even won a prize for its tidiness and well kept buildings. There was also once a waterfall here but it was blown up with dynamite in the 19th century. In Bad Säckingen the longest, covered, wooden bridge in Europe and a strange refuse museum.  You will then continue along the northern bank of the river to Beuggen Castle, the former seat of the order of knights, and on to Rheinfelden, whose historical centre is located on the Swiss side of the river. Overnight stay in Rheinfelden.

Day 7   Rheinfelden - Basel (ca. 25 km)
Today’s route is only short so that you have enough time to visit the Roman ruins in Kaiseraugst and the first city tour of the trip. Basel, as a diocesan town, has a rich history and an impressive walled medieval old-town.  It is the shopping and trading centre in the border triangle of Germany, France and Switzerland and has lots of very interesting museums. Overnight stay in Basel.

Day 8  Basel   

Return journey home or extend your stay
After breakfast you may return by train to Constance or return home. We would be more than happy to extend your stay in Basel or in Europe.

Constance

Schaffhausen

Reinfalls

Basel