The district of Constance, located in the southern part of Germany, is a true paradise for hiking enthusiasts. With its picturesque location on Lake Constance and surrounded by rolling hills and forests, it offers numerous opportunities for unforgettable hiking tours.
Maps and trails
The 10 most beautiful hikes in Constance District
Hiking Trail
· Lake Constance (BW)
Bodman - Bodanrück and Marienschlucht - Extended Tour
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
17.8 km
4:55 h
289 m
288 m
This is an extension of the "Bodman—Experience the Bodanrück Landscape!" tour, which has been combined with the "Langenrain—Bodanrück, Lake Constance Trail, and Marienschlucht" tour. Link:
https://www.outdooractive.com/de/route/wanderung/bodensee/bodman-die-landschaft-am-bodanrueck-erleben-/810580703/
Hiking Trail
· Östlicher Hegau und Linzgau
Forest & Water - In the Krebsbach Valley
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
13.4 km
3:40 h
199 m
199 m
On the Krebsbachputzer Trail: forest paths, Tudoburg Castle, and the wild Krebsbach Valley with stream crossings. A varied Hegau tour with Lochmühle as a family-friendly starting and ending point.
Hiking Trail
· Hegau
A Boundless View of the Hegau Region—On the Albertine Trail
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Difficulty
T2
moderate
12.4 km
3:35 h
407 m
404 m
A border hike between Germany and Switzerland featuring forest climbs, fascinating stories, and sweeping views of the Hegau cone volcanoes. A truly panoramic tour!!
Hiking Trail
· Westlicher Hegau
A Quick Tour of Hegau's Castles - Spectacular Views from Hohenhewen
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Difficulty
T1
easy
6.2 km
2:10 h
340 m
340 m
The Hohenhewen Loop in Hegau: a steep ascent, castle ruins at over 840 m, views of volcanoes, orchards with scattered fruit trees, and a panoramic view of Hohenstoffeln characterize this short, scenic tour.
Hiking Trail
· Bodenseeufer (Bodman-Ludwigshafen)
From Langenrain through the Marienschlucht to Ludwigshafen
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
easy
13.1 km
3:30 h
60 m
200 m
The trail hike around Lake Überlingen reopens the Marienschlucht on the Bodanrück after eleven years of closure. Other highlights include the sculptures by Peter Lenk.
Hiking Trail
· Bodman-Ludwigshafen
From Bodman to the Marien Gorge
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
20.1 km
5:30 h
300 m
300 m
Scenic and family-friendly circular hike at Lake Constance from Bodman via the reopened Marien Gorge and the Alt-Bodman ruin
Hiking Trail
· Lake Constance (BW)
Langenrain - Bodanrück, Lake Constance Trail and Marienschlucht
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
11.2 km
3:15 h
222 m
223 m
After 11 years of closure, the Marienschlucht was reopened on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The tour not only shows you the impressive path through the gorge but also an idyllic Lake Constance landscape that you can discover, among other things, directly from the shore.
Hiking Trail
· Bodanrück
SeeGang: Liggeringen - Marienschlucht - Wallhausen
recommended route
Difficulty
T2
moderate
11.4 km
3:15 h
200 m
300 m
The stage on the premium hiking trail SeeGang reopens the Marienschlucht on the Bodanrück between Lake Radolfzell and Lake Überlingen after eleven years of closure.
Hiking Trail
· Lake Constance (BW)
Bodman - Experience the landscape of the Bodanrück!
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
moderate
9.8 km
2:50 h
295 m
304 m
The section of the 55 km long long-distance hiking trail Seegang (https://www.premiumwanderweg-seegang.de/) that takes you from the Wassertürmle near Bodman to the shelter at the Mittlere Wies offers hikers wonderful experiences on one hand, but also a steep, sweat-inducing climb up to the Bodanrück.
Hiking Trail
ViaRhenana (Kreuzlingen – Schaffhausen)
recommended route
Difficulty
T1
difficult
Multi-day route
Open
57.7 km
15:10 h
668 m
675 m
For centuries, the route over Untersee and Hochrhein was the most important waterway in Switzerland. Today, the ViaRhenana follows it from Kreuzlingen via Schaffhausen to Basel through various landscapes shaped by water.
One of the most beautiful regions for hiking in the district of Constance is undoubtedly the Hegau region. Here, visitors can expect impressive volcanic cones, idyllic lakes and a varied landscape. One popular route, for example, leads along the "Hegau-Rundweg", an approximately 200-kilometre-long route that runs through the entire area. On this tour, you can not only enjoy the breathtaking views of the volcanoes, but also visit historically significant castles such as Hohentwiel or Hohenkrähen.
Another highlight are the numerous hiking trails around Lake Constance. The premium hiking trail "Seegang" stretches for a total of 53 kilometres along the shore and repeatedly offers fantastic panoramic views of the lake as well as picturesque villages and vineyards. There are also great offers for families with children: The "Water-Forest-Earth" adventure trail in Allensbach lets children playfully discover natural phenomena and invites them to exciting adventures.
Hiking in the Linzgau, a beautiful landscape with rolling hills, blossoming orchards and idyllic lakes, is also particularly appealing. The premium trail "Linztour", for example, leads through this region and offers a perfect combination of nature experiences and cultural highlights such as Salem Castle or the pilgrimage church of Birnau.
The best season for hiking in the district of Constance is certainly spring, when nature awakens and everything shines in lush green. But autumn also has its own special charm when the leaves change colour and a colourful play of colours emerges.
In total, the district of Constance offers hiking enthusiasts a multitude of varied tours for every taste. Whether you take a leisurely stroll along Lake Constance or undertake challenging summit tours in the Hegau mountains - everyone will find what they are looking for here! So lace up your hiking boots and let yourself be enchanted by the impressive nature of the district of Constance.
Another highlight are the numerous hiking trails around Lake Constance. The premium hiking trail "Seegang" stretches for a total of 53 kilometres along the shore and repeatedly offers fantastic panoramic views of the lake as well as picturesque villages and vineyards. There are also great offers for families with children: The "Water-Forest-Earth" adventure trail in Allensbach lets children playfully discover natural phenomena and invites them to exciting adventures.
Hiking in the Linzgau, a beautiful landscape with rolling hills, blossoming orchards and idyllic lakes, is also particularly appealing. The premium trail "Linztour", for example, leads through this region and offers a perfect combination of nature experiences and cultural highlights such as Salem Castle or the pilgrimage church of Birnau.
The best season for hiking in the district of Constance is certainly spring, when nature awakens and everything shines in lush green. But autumn also has its own special charm when the leaves change colour and a colourful play of colours emerges.
In total, the district of Constance offers hiking enthusiasts a multitude of varied tours for every taste. Whether you take a leisurely stroll along Lake Constance or undertake challenging summit tours in the Hegau mountains - everyone will find what they are looking for here! So lace up your hiking boots and let yourself be enchanted by the impressive nature of the district of Constance.
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