Bodolz: Trails, Chapels and Lake Constance

Three described local hikes, several viewpoints and seasonal activities related to fruit growing offer different ways to enjoy your stay.

Hiking and Views in Bodolz

The three described local hikes take in different views of the village. For views across Lake Constance to the Austrian and Swiss Alps, head to the viewpoints at Herrmannsberg, Taubenberg and Hoyerberg. The Bodolz hills are easy to walk and offer panoramic views across the lake and the Alpine range. This lets you choose between a route with changing views of the village and a destination with sweeping views.

One specific landmark for a hike is St. Michael’s Chapel on Taubenberg, at an elevation of 481 metres. From the chapel, you can continue your hike with scenic views to the “Sieben Wege Kreuzung” (Seven Paths Junction) in the Bodolz forest. Check local trail details before deciding on your route.

Cycling Routes and Guided Tours

There are also several ways to explore by bike. The Panorama Cycling Loop on Lake Constance near Lindau passes viewpoints by the lake and at higher elevations in the Bodolz section. The “Bayerischer Bodensee” Nordic Walking Park offers a variety of routes; in Bodolz, the well-signposted trails invite you to go for a bike ride or a walk. The main difference between the two options is whether you choose a named panoramic loop or one of the various routes.

From April to October, small groups set off from near Enzisweiler station on cycling tours through Bodolz and the surrounding area. Local cycling guides accompany the groups. If you’re planning a guided tour, confirm current availability before your trip. This will help you distinguish this seasonal option from a self-planned ride on the trails mentioned above.

Chapels, Orchard Walks and Village Festivals

St. Mark’s Chapel is in Enzisweiler, a district of Bodolz. St. Michael’s Chapel, by contrast, stands on Taubenberg at an elevation of 481 metres and is also a landmark on the described hike to the “Sieben Wege Kreuzung” (Seven Paths Junction). The locations of the two chapels help distinguish them within the village.

From May to August, Bodolz fruit growers and schnapps distillers invite visitors every two weeks to walk through their orchards. Confirm the dates locally when planning your visit. Village festivals include the Maypole raising, the Bodolz children’s festival in early July and the Advent Stadl Market in November. As these periods do not specify exact event dates, it’s worth checking the current events calendar before your trip.

Getting Here by Bus and Train

Enzisweiler station (Bodolz) is a named transport hub for public transport. Bus connections from there include Bodo route 21 and Lindau city bus no. 4. If you’d like to use these connections for your trip, check the current timetables before coordinating your journey: routes and bus times can change.

Culture in the Wider Lindau Destination

The wider Lindau destination also has cultural landmarks of its own. Lindau’s New Lighthouse is 33 metres high and reached by 139 steps. On Lindau Island stands the Diebsturm, built in 1380, which long formed the western end of the town’s fortifications. The Lindau destination therefore offers two distinct cultural points of interest: a lighthouse with a specified height and a structure with a documented role in the town’s fortifications.

Discover more destinations: Opfenbach, Wasserburg, Heimenkirch, Weiler-Simmerberg, Maierhöfen, Hergatz, Scheidegg, Sigmarszell.

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