Bad Buchau and Bad Schussenried Ending Museum Before Setting Off Again Into the Picturesque Argen Valley
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RAL 3020 Oberschwaben-Allgäu-Weg RAL 4010 Oberschwaben-Allgäu-Weg Lake Constance regional bike trail Danube – Lake Constance Upper Swabia – Allgäu ”A Pope escaping from Konstanz“ 1 Danube regional bike trail 2 (Lindau – Stein am Rhein section) 3 regional bike trail 4 regional bike trail 5 3Worlds bike trail 6 bike trail ä 584 km â 2,372 mà 2,728 m ä 145 km â 176 mà 180 m ä 153 km â 936 mà 984 m ä 357 km â 2,924 mà 2,924 m ä 103 km â 280 mà 280 m ä 47 km â 159 mà 157 m moderate moderate moderate moderate easy easy P 12 days at about 50 km/day P 3 days (of 6) mostly flat P 9 h undulating P 31 h (8 x 2-4 h) hilly P 2 days (of 6) P 3 h 30 min. Experience unique landscapes, pristine nature and culturally rich cities Cyclists following this trail always have two things in view: water and This route leads from the highest spire in the world down to the sho- On this circular route, you’ll get to know everything Upper Swabia In six stages, this trail leads through the three adjacent, yet different, In order to avoid his abdication, Pope John XXIII escaped from the as you bike along the Danube in Germany. Ride along the 609 km mountains, views of countless sailboats bobbing on the waves and res of Lake Constance, connecting two popular, well-known trails: the and the Württemberg Allgäu region are known for. Monuments and regions of the Black Forest, the Upper Rhine and Lake Constance. city of Konstanz during the Council of Constance in March 1415. section of the river through Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria, from of Alpine peaks. This setting is an invitation to let go and drift along Danube and the Lake Constance trails. The Danube-Lake Constance museums await culture lovers, while those seeking relaxation will find It’s a trip through a varied landscape offering countless cultural and Disguised as a squire, the Pope had an ingenious escape plan which the river’s source in Donaueschingen all the way to Passau. patches of reeds, through vineyards or past apple orchards. bike trail is much more than just an alternative to the busy biking trails spas and thermal baths. culinary delights. Discover nature and culture while cycling along took him through the towns of Gottlieben and Steckborn to Schaff- – it offers many of its own attractions along a scenic route. Starting in this cross-border trail. Enjoy the breathtaking views and listen to the hausen. Join him on your bike, as it were, on two sections of his The well-marked bike trail leads through varied landscapes with There’s always another abbey along the route, an old vineyard or an ice Ulm on the southern edge of the Swabian Alps, it then leads through Swabian hospitality is celebrated with regional specialties and tradition- stories told in authentic local dialects at the “Bike Trail Whisperer” escape route. stunning valleys, caves and rocks. From impressive Ice Age art to cream parlor along the shoreline of one of the many towns you pass the hilly landscape of Upper Swabia and ends with fruit trees and hops ally brewed beer. This circular trail begins in Ulm and runs clockwise stations along the road. A detailed tour guide is available for free. unique Baroque architecture, from the water-rich Danube Valley to through. It’s this blue and green recreational area that makes the Lake fields in Kressbronn on Lake Constance. through towns and villages like Laupheim, Wangen, Markdorf and First down the Rhine from Konstanz to Steckborn, where he boarded the parched Original Danube Valley (Urdonautal), from the natural Constance trail such a unique experience. Following the shoreline, the Aulendorf, ending up right back where it started. The 3Worlds bike trail through the Lake Constance region follows a ship headed for Schaffhausen. At a later point in time, the Pope was phenomenon of the “Danube Sinkhole” to the breathtaking Danube trail only has a few climbs. This requires some muscle, but there’s space to relax in between: a the Heidelberg-Black Forest-Lake Constance regional bike path brought back to Konstanz as a prisoner through Radolfzell and was Opening: the Danube bike trail offers numerous opportunities for variety of lakes, spas and soothing thermal baths, such as the Waldsee The foothills of the Alps provide the backdrop for a truly picturesque from Donaueschingen to Radolfzell. You can also follow this route not released until 1419. At this point on the trail, cyclists take a ship lovers of both culture and nature. At the tip of Lake Überlingen a choice must be made between taking hot springs, invite you to take a rest. Even more opportunities for lon- trip: Spectacular views of the Swiss Alps rise above the southern on your way back – you’ll be able to feel the lake slowly falling behind from Steckborn to Gaienhofen and “accompany” the Pope from there the Bodanrück peninsula route to the city of Konstanz – site of the ger breaks exist, as cyclists pass by numerous unique attractions along shores of Lake Constance. Here and there, the trail also crosses the you. to Konstanz. This stretch also follows the Lake Constance shoreline Besides natural beauty, vibrant cities can also be enjoyed along this Council of Constance – and on to the World Heritage Site island of the Upper Swabian Baroque Road. Upper Swabian Baroque Route and whisks away culture lovers and from Gaienhofen. From Radolfzell, you can take the train back to NEW eventful trail: Ulm, with the highest church steeple in the world, Ingol- Reichenau or taking the direct route to Radolfzell. The Untersee’s Höri foodies to the heavenly kingdom of the Baroque period. From Radolfzell to Schaffhausen, the 3Worlds bike trail follows the Konstanz. The trail can also be experienced as a group as part of a stadt, the Audi and outlet shopping city, the UNESCO World Heritage peninsula is just waiting to be discovered by bike. You can get the detailed bike trail guide for free from Oberschwa- Regional Rhine and/or Euro Velo Route 15 Rhine bike path. guided bicycle tour. AVAILABLE AS city of Regensburg and the three-river city of Passau. ben-Tourismus GmbH. You can get the detailed bike trip guide for free from Oberschwa- If you’d like, you can even follow the Rhine all the way to Rotterdam 3-DAY-PASS 2017 ben-Tourismus GmbH. from Schaffhausen. A free handbook filled with helpful information is More information is available at Tourist-Information Konstanz Whether upstream from Passau or beginning at Europe’s source, the available. GmbH / Marketing- und Tourismus Konstanz GmbH i.G. Danube bike trail will surprise you! To find out more, go towww.rheinradweg.eu More information available for free at ARGE Deutsche Donau. ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL LAKE OF CONSTANCE BY TRAIN, BUS AND FERRY. Tour online Tour online Tour online Tour online Tour online Tour online ALL IN ONE CARD. FURTHER INFORMATION: euregiokarte.com Photo credits: © ARGE Deutsche Donau Photo credits: © Radweg-Reisen Konstanz Photo credits: © Oberschwaben-Tourismus GmbH Photo credits: © Oberschwaben-Tourismus GmbH Photo credits: © AG Tourismus der Randenkomission Photo credits: © AGAchim Tourismus Mende der / TIK Randenkomission facebook.com/euregiokarte Reichenau – Radolfzell Gourmet bike trail through Hops-growing loop in the Panoramic circular bike trail of 7 garden rendezvous 8 the Höri peninsula 9 Schwackenreute lake bike trail 9 10 Hegauer Aach – bike experience 11 Spa bike trail 12 Swabian region of Lake Constance 13 Lake Constance around Lindau ä 35.5 km â 153 m à 153 m ä 18.6 km â 116 m à 116 m ä 16 km â 86 mà 80 m ä 40 km â 67 mà 120 m ä 249.7 km â 2,871 mà 2,648 m ä 40.6 km â 361 mà 361 m ä 25.6 km â 284 mà 284 m moderate easy easy moderate moderate moderate moderate P 3 h hilly P 1 h 5 min hilly P 1 h 15 min P 3 h P 18 h 10 min P 2 h 52 min P 3 h Discover heavenly beauty behind the garden fence: At the western Enjoy the Höri peninsula and experience it with all your senses. The The lakes around Schwackenreute are nature at its purest. The The Hegauer Aach finds its origin in the largest karst spring in Germa- Nine delightful resort towns along the Swabian spa bike trail invite Good starting points for this trail include the towns of Langenargen, The circular bike trip along Lake Constance and through the gently end of Lake Constance, the most beautiful palace parks, private, show gourmet bike trail called “Radish, Red Onion and Lettuce” leads to wildlife found there is a testimony to the power of nature. A diverse ny, the Aachtopf in Aach. It flows into Lake Constance near Radolfzell cyclists to stop and enjoy themselves – from countless large and small Eriskirch or Tettnang. From Langenargen, the trail first leads through hilly region around it leads through picturesque scenery and villages to and monastery gardens are just waiting to be admired as part of this the scenic and culinary highlights of the Höri peninsula. The locals are flora and fauna has evolved from what gravel mining has beautifully after running for only 32 kilometers. attractions, thermal baths, wellness facilities and an extensive selection the “Eriskircher Ried” nature reserve on the Lake Constance bike trail six beautiful lookout points around Lindau. These points are marked garden rendezvous.