Austria to France: Four Countries Lake Constance to Alsace Bike Tour

DAY 1:

Independent Arrival in Bregenz.

Arrive in Munich and spend a few hours exploring the Bavarian capital before boarding a direct train to the lakeside town of Bregenz on Lake Constance. Settle in for the evening and stretch your legs with a stroll along the waterfront, where the Alps rise sharply behind the lake.

DAY 2:

Bregenz to Konstanz ~66km (+350m / -350m).

Begin the day with a trip up the Pfänder cable car (Pfänderbahn) for a sweeping view over Lake Constance and the Alps. Cycle along the lakeshore, cross the Rhine where it flows into the lake, and enter Switzerland. The route follows quiet shoreline paths through several small Swiss communities noted for excellent chocolate and cakes. Re-enter Germany in lively Konstanz, a university town with a historic centre full of cafés, lakeside promenades, and gelato stands.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 3:

Konstanz to Titisee ~42km (+250m / -250m), train ride into the Black Forest.

Continue along the Rhine into Switzerland toward the town of Stein am Rhein, known for its painted medieval facades. Ride west toward Singen, where you’ll board a scenic train climbing into the heart of the Black Forest. Stop in Donaueschingen to visit the spring of the Danube River before continuing to the highlands near Lake Titisee. Spend the afternoon walking or riding around the lake, dipping into the cool forest paths, or taking a paddle boat out on the water. The local Black Forest cake is practically mandatory.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner.

DAY 4:

Titisee to Ihringen ~56km (+500m / -1150m).

Ride along the shores of Lake Titisee and climb gradually toward the slopes of Feldberg, the highest mountain in the Black Forest. Ambitious riders can continue to Seebuck, where a chairlift leads to spectacular views over both the Black Forest and the Rhine Valley. A forest track leads past the small, peaceful Mathisleweiher lake. Later, enjoy a long descent toward Freiburg before meandering through vineyard country to Ihringen, the wine capital of the region.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

DAY 5:

Ihringen to Ribeauvillé (France) ~52km (+450m / -400m).

Ride toward the Rhine and cross into France at Breisach. Visit the fortress town of Neuf-Brisach, a UNESCO-listed example of French military engineering designed by Vauban. Stop at a café for pastries before continuing to Colmar, a medieval city filled with half-timbered houses, narrow lanes, and excellent shops. Your route then enters the foothills of the Vosges Mountains, with a stop in Riquewihr—one of the most picturesque wine villages in Alsace. Finish the day in Ribeauvillé, known for wine, medieval towers, and excellent dining.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch.

DAY 6:

Ribeauvillé to Strasbourg ~66km (+250m / -350m).

Cycle across the Rhine Valley plain and join the long, straight Canal du Rhône au Rhin towpath, a remarkably calm route that guides you directly toward Strasbourg. Storks often nest on the rooftops of nearby villages, and you may spot them standing in their sprawling twig nests above the fields. Near the edge of the city, the towpath merges smoothly with Strasbourg’s extensive cycling network, giving you an easy, traffic-light-free approach into the historic centre.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner.

DAY 7:

Depart Strasbourg.

Your tour ends after breakfast. Strasbourg is a vibrant cultural centre and home to the European Parliament, with excellent museums, architecture, and riverside districts—well worth a full day or more before travelling onward. High-speed trains connect directly to Paris in under three hours, and frequent rail service also links to Frankfurt.

Meal Inclusions: Breakfast.