Best river trails in Meersburg
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Explore the most popular river trails near Meersburg with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
Top trails
- 4.5 (11)·Moderate·19.2 mi·Est. 7–7.5 hrThis route is stage 2 of the Bodensee-Radweg, connecting Überlingen with Friedrichshafen along Lake Constance in Germany. Leaving Überlingen, the cycle path follows the shoreline past Schloss Maurach to the Pilgrimage Church of Birnau before continuing through Unteruhldingen and its historic pile dwellings. The trail runs alongside beaches to Meersburg, passing vineyards through Hagnau and Immenstaad toward Friedrichshafen. Wild camping is strictly prohibited; overnight stays take place in...
- 4.5 (5)·Moderate·32.1 mi·Est. 13–14 hrThis route follows the first stage of the Lake Constance Bike Trail and connects Konstanz with Meersburg, circling Lake Überlingen in Germany. Starting in historic Konstanz, the bike trail passes the flower-filled island of Mainau, the Marienschlucht gorge, and the UNESCO-listed pile dwellings near Bodman-Ludwigshafen. The route runs along the shore through Sipplingen and Überlingen to the wine town of Meersburg. Wild camping is strictly prohibited; overnight stays are in guesthouses, hotels,...
- 4.0 (7)·Hard·14.3 mi·Est. 6–6.5 hrPopular, varied cycle and hiking trail on Lake Constance, Baden-Württemberg. From Meersburg, it is better to take the steep descent through the town, as there is no cycle path on the way to the ferry harbour. From the ferry harbour, the route continues quickly to Uhldingen. Here the route leads along the pile dwellings before entering the forest towards Birnau. Before reaching Birnau church, the first steep climb is rewarded with a marvellous view over Lake Constance. The church is well...
Frequently asked questions
What is the longest river trail in Meersburg?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest river trail in Meersburg is Lake Constance Cycle Path Stage 1: Constance - Meersburg. This trail is estimated to be 39.1 mi long.
Which river trail has the most elevation gain in Meersburg?
Meersburg: With an ascent of 3,920 ft, Lake Constance Cycle Path Stage 1: Constance - Meersburg has the most elevation gain of all of the river trails in the area. The next highest ascent for river trails is Bodensee-Radweg Etappe 2: Meersburg - Lindau with 2,142 ft of elevation gain.