The Perfect Hotel for Cyclists & Active People
Eastern Switzerland is one of the most diverse cycling regions in the country—with the Lake Constance Cycle Route, the Appenzell region, and the Herzroute right on its doorstep. The Hotel Garni Rössli in Wittenbach near St. Gallen is your bike hotel right in the heart of this network: whether you’re an active family, a sporty couple, an e-biker, a road cyclist, or a senior on a leisurely ride—set out in the morning, arrive relaxed in the evening, with everything cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts really need so that not a single precious vacation day is wasted.
Benefits for Cyclists
Popular Cycling Routes in the Region
Cozy Rooms
Frequently Asked Questions
The region around St. Gallen and Lake Constance is the eastern terminus of several national cycling routes: the Herzroute (Route 99), which stretches over 720 km and passes through 20 historic city centers from Lausanne to Lake Constance, as well as the legendary Lake Constance Cycle Route—one of Europe’s most popular cycling routes, according to the EuroVelo Foundation. The Hotel Garni Rössli is located in Wittenbach, less than 15 minutes from these routes—making it an ideal starting point, ending point, or stopover for your cycling tours in Eastern Switzerland.
The Rössli is perfect for e-bikers in particular: The e-bike charging stations right in the hotel solve the biggest problem of a long bike tour—range. And the region is ideal for this: The Herzroute and the culinary e-bike tour through the Appenzell region (Veloland Route No. 222) are both perfectly suited for e-bikes—varied, well-signposted, and manageable even for seniors or casual riders.
Eastern Switzerland offers plenty to explore for an entire week of cycling: On SchweizMobil alone, there are dozens of routes mapped out around St. Gallen and Lake Constance for every skill level—from the flat lakeside route to the challenging Alpstein Panorama Tour with views of the Alpstein massif. The Hotel Garni Rössli is an ideal base for multi-day tours: a new route every day, returning to your familiar room in the evening—no lugging luggage, no moving to a new place, and a reliable e-bike charging station ready for the next morning.
With mostly flat stages ranging from 28 to 52 km, the Lake Constance Bike Path is one of the most family-friendly cycling routes in Switzerland—well-paved, clearly marked, and offering countless opportunities to swim in the lake. The Bike Hotel Garni Rössli also offers a spacious family room, so even the youngest cyclists can sleep soundly after an active day—without compromising on comfort or space.
The St. Gallen–Lake Constance–Appenzell region is fully mapped on SchweizMobil and features hundreds of bike tours for every skill level. At the Velohotel Garni Rössli, the staff will be happy to provide you with route recommendations upon request—whether it’s cycling tours in St. Gallen, the Alpstein Panorama Tour to the Appenzell region, or a leisurely, scenic loop along the lake: your cycling routes in Eastern Switzerland begin right outside the hotel door.
Welcome to the
regional midpoint
Hotel Garni Rössli
Romanshornerstrasse 10
9300 Wittenbach (St.Gallen)
Phone: +41 (0)71 298 40 30
info@hotelroessliwittenbach.ch