Switzerland by bike : the 3 lakes loop tour

You drive along the lower lake, leaving Konstanz and passing through small fishing villages on the Swiss side of the lower lake. You arrive in Stein am Rhein, with its frescoed facades. Continue on to Schaffhausen, overlooked by Fort Munot.

The day begins with a visit to the Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall. A boat takes you under the water. You'll then cycle through the Glatt valley to the cosmopolitan city of Zurich.

You can shorten the day's stage by taking a train (not included) from “Rümlang Station”.

Drive along the northern shore of Lake Zurich, often referred to as the “Gold Coast”. In the distance, you can see the medieval Rapperswil Castle. Finally, cross the lake via a dike and follow the shoreline to the small town of Lachen.

Following the Linth Canal, which links Lake Zurich to Lake Walenstadt, you reach Weesen. A ferry will take you to Walenstadt. Admire the peaks of the Churfirsten, the mountain range of the Pre-Alps. After a few kilometers, you reach the valley of the Alpine Rhine, which you will follow to the Principality of Liechtenstein, where you will spend the night.

Today's itinerary takes in imposing castles such as Schattenburg, in the heart of the medieval town of Feldkirch, which houses a fine collection of historic weapons. A cogwheel train will then take you from Altstatten Stadt station to Gais in Appenzell. On the way to St. Gallen, you'll cycle past alpine pastures and discover the famous Appenzell cheese.

You descend go back to Lake Constance, until you reach Arbon. You follow the shore of Lake Constance, passing through small Swiss villages and apple orchards. There are numerous bathing spots on the day's stage back to Constance.