> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://blog.sebcycles.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # My first bike tour - 2022 to Zurich - URL: https://blog.sebcycles.com/meine-erste-fahrradtour-2022-nach-zurich/ - Published: 2023-02-01T05:01:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-08-17T00:03:35.000Z - Author: Sebastian - Tags: Germany 🇩🇪 From Munich, there are three cardinal directions you can easily cycle in, and then there are the Alps to the south. Since I always need a destination and an easy way home, this limits the options. My desired destination, Hamburg, was unfortunately beyond my timeframe. I was already very familiar with the eastern part of the country, and following the Inn River again (a rather boring river in my opinion) wasn't an option. The Alps as my first real destination would also be a bit too much. That left only the west. The Swabian Alps seemed too challenging, so Lake Constance came into consideration. Reachable from Munich in a leisurely three days, I wanted to travel a bit further west. To avoid having to change trains with my bike, I chose Zurich instead of Basel. So, I set off in mid-August in beautiful weather. Admittedly, my tour to Zurich wasn't my first with an overnight stay. In 2021, I had to cut my tour along the Inn River short on the second day due to saddle problems. [To the route](https://blog.sebcycles.com/karte) --- ![](https://blog.sebcycles.com/content/images/2026/08/image.jpeg) I'm just before Landsberg ### Day 1: Munich - Landsberg Once out of the city, the Ammersee cycle path began peacefully. Always parallel to the motorway, I cycled through forests and along small roads, passing Wörthsee before reaching Ammersee for lunch. Heading towards Landsberg, I crossed the motorway several more times before the steep descent into the town center began. After a relaxed first day covering 80 km, the ice cream in the main square was very welcome. --- ### Day 2: Landsberg - Isny via Kempten Once the bike was packed again, I set off southwards. My destination for the day was Immenstadt. During an ice cream break in Kaufbeuren's old town, I looked for accommodation but couldn't find any near the Großer Alpsee lake. That was understandable during peak season. So I had to change my plans and cycle through Kempten. For those unfamiliar with Kempten: it's a 250-meter difference in altitude between the mountains on either side. Having conquered both, I enjoyed a relaxed ride to Isny. --- ### Day 3: To Konstanz along Lake Constance In Isny, I initially headed towards Lindau. Shortly before reaching Lake Constance, I joined the Lake Constance-Königssee cycle path (a pleasantly hilly route). The old town island was unfortunately very crowded during the summer months, as was the cycle path along Lake Constance. I had planned to wait for the ferry to Konstanz during a lunch break in Wasserburg. Unfortunately, I missed it while eating. Instead of waiting 90 minutes for the next one, I cycled on so the ferry could catch up with me, perhaps in Friedrichshafen. In the end, I was faster and arrived in Meersburg after two hours, including a 60-minute wait. After a wheat beer, I headed to Konstanz and, after just a few meters into the old town, checked into my hotel. The low water levels along Lake Constance were clearly visible. 💡 In Meersburg, there is a car ferry and a passenger steamer to Konstanz. The passenger ship goes directly to the city center of Konstanz, unlike the car ferry. --- ![](https://blog.sebcycles.com/content/images/2026/08/image.jpeg) The Rhine Falls (not a disappointment, but definitely worth seeing ;) ) ### Day 4: Destination Zurich via Schaffhausen From Konstanz, I first crossed the border into Switzerland and then continued westward along the edge of Lake Constance. A beautiful cycle path with stunning views led me to the Rhine estuary. From there, I took smaller roads to Schaffhausen. After lunch, I continued on to the Rhine Falls. The alternative route via Winterthur was a bit too fast and hillier. The cycle path briefly led me back into Germany, but then headed inland. The roads were pleasant and quiet until Embrach (17 km before Zurich), but from there it was only alongside a main road, the airport, and city traffic. This unfortunately made for a less than pleasant end to the cycling trip. Only the view of Lake Zurich somewhat lifted my spirits. After a coffee and cake, the journey home was made by train directly to Munich. [To the route](https://blog.sebcycles.com/karte) --- ### Conclusion Looking back (six months later), it was a lovely tour and a great start to my long-distance cycling trip. Next time, I would try to plan the ride into Zurich better and look for quieter routes around Lake Constance, or travel at a less touristy time of year. I was very lucky with the weather. The sun shone the whole time, and the temperatures weren't too hot. I still ended up using a lot of water, though. Overall, it was a beautiful cycle route, and I can definitely recommend it. --- Here are a few more pictures from the tour: ![](https://blog.sebcycles.com/content/images/2026/08/image.jpeg) ![](https://blog.sebcycles.com/content/images/2026/08/image-2.jpeg) ![](https://blog.sebcycles.com/content/images/2026/08/image-1.jpeg) ![](https://blog.sebcycles.com/content/images/2026/08/image-3.jpeg) ![](https://blog.sebcycles.com/content/images/2026/08/image.jpeg) A tour with consistently beautiful mountain views. Shortly after Kempten, you'll pass the Rhine estuary, Lake Zurich, Wasserburg, and Lake Ammersee.