Litzelstetten: Trails, Beach Resort and Pile-Dwelling History

Litzelstetten is a destination for travellers who want to combine proximity to Lake Constance, trails and an unusually far-reaching history. The Litzelstetten-Krähenhorn pile-dwelling site, the beach resort, cycling and hiking trails, as well as historic buildings, offer various ways to explore the area. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can therefore base your accommodation choice on the travel experience that is most important to you: culture, nature, activity or the beach resort.

Pile-Dwelling History and Historic Traces

The Litzelstetten-Krähenhorn pile-dwelling site takes you far back into the past. The finds have been dated to the period between 3833 and 3805 BC. In addition, the site was selected as one of 111 sites for UNESCO World Heritage status. Those interested in early settlement history can take this focus into account when planning their trip to Litzelstetten.

Another historical point of reference is St. Peter and Paul Church. It certainly already existed in the 13th century. The picture is complemented by the former St. Catherine's Monastery, which was located between Constance and Mainau in Mainau Forest, also known as Wursterwald. The west wing of the monastery complex and part of the church have been preserved. These historical traces also make Litzelstetten interesting for travellers who do not want to plan their stay exclusively around leisure activities on Lake Constance.

Nature Conservation, Cycling and Hiking Trails

Parts of the Litzelstetten-Krähenhorn settlement and its buffer zone are located in a nature reserve. Nature and landscape are therefore just as much part of getting your bearings locally as the historical themes. In and around Litzelstetten, there are Lake Constance cycling routes as well as pilgrimage trails, European long-distance hiking trails and local circular hiking trails. You can therefore plan your days in different ways: with a cycling tour, a route with a spiritual or historical connection, or a hike on a local circular trail.

For families and other travel groups, this choice is particularly interesting because not every day of a holiday has to look the same. When looking for accommodation, you can consider whether you would prefer to focus on cycling, hiking, historical discoveries or the beach resort. The routes and themes mentioned offer various starting points without requiring you to limit your trip to just one type of experience.

Beach Resort and Orientation for Trip Planning

Litzelstetten Beach Resort has a beach volleyball court. Those wishing to include this location in their trip planning will also find a specific way to get there by bus: the beach resort can be reached via bus routes 4/13, 13/4 and 6, getting off at the Litzelstetten/Purren stop. If you are travelling by public transport, you can take this connection into account when planning your trip.

A prominent point of reference on the shores of Lake Constance is the Litzelstetten-Mainau nature campsite. It is located directly on the shores of Lake Constance in a nature reserve, offers views of Mainau Island and lies directly on the Lake Constance Cycling Route. The site provides space for campervans up to 6 metres, tents and glamping tents. Even if you are looking for a holiday apartment, this location illustrates the combination of lakeshore landscape, nature conservation and cycling that can form part of trip planning in Litzelstetten.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Plans?

When choosing a holiday apartment in Litzelstetten, it is worth first deciding what you would like to do each day. Those interested in culture can focus on the pile-dwelling history, St. Peter and Paul, and the traces of the former monastery. Those looking for activity can orient themselves around the Lake Constance cycling routes, pilgrimage trails, European long-distance hiking trails and circular hiking trails. For a stay with the beach resort as a fixed destination, the bus connection may play a role.

If you would like to discover other places, you can then view Mühlhausen-Ehingen, Tengen, Gailingen Am Hochrhein, Öhningen, Radolfzell am Bodensee, Orsingen-Nenzingen, Singen and Hohenfels.

For the overarching travel overview: Constance.