Family bike tours in the Bodensee region

Cycling fun and puzzles at Höri peninsula

This family bike tour through the picturesque landscape of the Höri peninsula is a great choice for quiz fans. Find out more about the life and work of Höri’s artists and combine family cycling with a bit of education! Along the quiet trail, you can find numerous options for a break. Plus, the tour runs directly past a public beach – the perfect way to “reward” your kids for the educational part of the tour.

Cycling fun, puzzles & swimming – off you go!

Bike tour with the family: Stein am Rhein

This family bike tour consists of six stages and runs from Bad Ragaz to Schaffhausen. The secured, mostly flat trail features highlights for all ages. Here are some of them:

• Rhine falls – Europe’s largest waterfall
• Adventure Park Rheinfall – perfect for adventure-seekers
• Smilestones – a miniature world of Switzerland’s most famous attractions
• Munot fortress in Schaffhausen – with marvellous views across the city
• Museum Stemmler – curiosities and rare exhibits collected by taxidermist Carl Stemmer

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Five-castle tour in Switzerland

This cross-national family cycling tour takes you from Switzerland to Liechtenstein and back – via five impressive castles! All five castles were built in the 13th century and are in view of each other. Enjoy the historical atmosphere at Vaduz castle, Werdenberg castle, Wartau castle, Sargans castle and Gutenberg castle and experience an imperial journey back in time!

Our tip: Don’t miss the stunning views from Vaduz castle! With the “LIstory” app you can even enjoy a virtual tour of the medieval building.

Connect two countries, Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein

Discover even more family bike trips

Of course, there are many other great family bike tours all throughout the Bodensee region, but our selected highlights are definitely worth a visit. Have a look at our other recommendations!

• Erlebnisreiche Rundtour für die ganze Familie ( 35 km | 2:45 h )
  Varied between Meersburg, Hagnau, Uhldingen-Mühlhofen and the area around Salem, different landscape and nature impressions show.
• Familienroute (Arbon-Kreuzlingen) ( 31 km | 2:00 h )
  The most beautiful family attractions along Lake Constance and the Rhine are connected on this tour and make the trip unforgettable for young and old.
• Eschnerberg-Tour ( 25 km | 2:30 h )
  Along through forests, reedlands and hilly areas beautiful views of the alpine ranges as well as numerous sights are waiting to be discovered.
• Rheindelta-Tour ( 23 km | 1:30 h )
  Across the Rhine delta area, this tour leads through a naturally beautiful adventure landscape and along two picturesque natural bathing places.
• Radtour durch das Kressbronner Umland ( 21 km | 2:00 h )
  Passing the most beautiful sights of the place, the small roads and bike paths are also perfect for families with children.
• Bodanrück-Familien-Radtour ( 27 km | 2:00 h )
  This family tour is especially suitable for animal lovers and can be extended by a stay in the game and amusement park.
• Burgen im Hegau B4 ( 36 km | 3:00 h )
  The small river Aach is the companion of this tour on long stretches, past the source, the Aachtopf.
• Burgen im Hegau B1 - Von Stahringen zur Ruine Alt Bodman ( 34 km | 4:00 h )
  The route leads past various castle ruins and castles and the hills of the Bodanrück allow far-reaching views over Lake Überlingen.
• Burgen im Hegau B6 - Hörirunde ( 40 km | 3:15 h )
  In addition to the historical highlights with the many castles and palaces on the route, you get to know the beautiful Höri peninsula on this route.
• Flusserlebnispfad Hegauer Aach ( 38 km | 2:30 h )
  From the starting point at Mühlhausen station to the source of the Aach, along the small river Aach, the route leads to the mouth of Lake Constance in Moos.
• Auf Goethes Spuren ( 70 km | 5:00 h) 
  On partial routes, one follows Goethe's third Swiss journey in 1797 from Weimar through the Hegau region to Schaffhausen and on to the destination in Stäfa.
• Kleine Radtour über den unbekannten Bodanrück ( 16 km | 1:00 h) 
  The one-hour tour is perfect for nature lovers and leads across the unknown Bodenrück to enchanting meadows and hidden ponds.
• Durch die Obst- und Weinbaulandschaft rund um Immenstaad und Hagnau ( 25 km | 3:00 h )
  This idyllic bike tour leads through the beautiful hinterland of Lake Constance past apple orchards and vineyards.
• Räuberweg für Radfahrer ( 11 km | 0:45 h)
  Along the various information points of the adventure trail, the tour provides information about the regional history, interesting excursion destinations and the 145-year railroad history.
• Familientour rund um Immenstaad ( 8 km | 0:45 h )
  Passing great viewpoints on traffic-calmed trails, this short and easy route is perfect for families with children.
• Drei-Länder Tour (mit dem E-Bike) ( 60 km | 4:00 h)
  The Liechtenstein Rhine Valley Trail leads between the Rhine plain and mountain peaks into the medieval ambience of Feldkirch past various attractions.