Hiking trails in Bodensee

The best hiking trails on Lake Constance are the premium hiking trails. These include the SeeGang premium trail, which is divided into four stages and leads from Konstanz to Überlingen. You will walk through orchards and forests as well as through small villages and historic towns. The views of glittering Lake Constance will soon make you forget all your exertions and the good signposting of the long-distance trail ensures that you can complete the hike without any problems.

While the SeeGang always takes you close to the shore around Lake Constance, hikers can also discover the beautiful nature of the region on the LandGänge premium hiking trails. The circular trail „Bermatinger Waldwiesen“ starts from the village of Bermatingen, which is characterised by half-timbered houses. Through orchards and dense forests you come to the unique clearing, which invites you to a picnic with its magical atmosphere.

Along the shores of Lake Constance, there are numerous easy tours without major climbs that are suitable for a long walk or a hike with the whole family.

For example, the hike from Friedrichshafen through the Eriskircher Ried on the northern shore, which provides a habitat for rare animal and plant species, is delightful. On the way, you will pass Montfort Castle in Langenargen, which is definitely worth a visit. From the tower you have a wonderful view of Lake Constance and the Alps. The return journey is quite leisurely by boat.

Another beautiful hike starts in Hagenau and leads along the elevation path to Meersburg. The loop takes you through picturesque vineyards and on your way back you walk directly along the lakeshore. In Meersburg, the New Castle and Meersburg Castle await you.

The most beautiful town on Lake Constance is Meersburg. The town not only boasts a beautiful lakeside promenade and historic towns, but also captivates visitors with its beautiful vineyards in the immediate vicinity.

There are many things to explore in Meersburg:

• the medieval castle with museum
• the New Castle with café and lake view
• the lake promenade under the trees
• the historic old town 
• the Fürstenhäusle, a museum commemorating Anette von Droste-Hülshoff 

Between the towns of Ludwigshafen and Sipplingen, hikers will also find several tours that will amaze them. If you are out and about at Lake Constance in spring, don't miss the „Blütenweg“. Here you can hike between cherry and apple trees in full bloom. In addition, there is a magnificent panorama of Lake Constance and the Alps on the horizon.

The hike to the Haldenhof vantage point is similar. This takes you through the Grießbach-Tobel über the panoramic elevation path to Sipplingen. On the geological nature trail, you will learn everything you need to know about the Sipplingen steep bank landscape.

There are several places worth seeing around Lake Constance. Here are some highlights:

• the island of Mainau, also known as the Island of Flowers 
• the Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen 
• the Birnau Basilica 
• the Monkey Mountain Salem 
• Meersburg Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Germany 
• the city of Bregenz and the Bregenz Festival 
• the pile-dwelling museum at Unteruhldingen 
• the Ravensburger Spieleland