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Bike Touring Collection by MySwitzerland

Tours

13:04 h

128 mi

4,950 ft

When you think of Switzerland you probably think of steep mountains. Well, it isn’t steep everywhere and you don’t always have to conquer a high mountain. On your touring bike, you can find much more relaxing routes. Switzerland has a huge cycling network with a range of options for beginners and easy-going cyclists. This nation of spectacular mountains can also be flat and it allows you toexplore breathtaking lakes, old towns and natural landscapes without punishing ascents.

These six Tours should help you find a route for your next adventure. They vary in length from 24 to 43 kilometres (15 to 26 mi) with no more than 360 metres (1,180 ft) of elevation gain. You can reach the starting points and return home by train, allowing you to leave your car at home.

It’s entirely up to you whether you do these loops on your bike or e-bike. You can also adapt the routes to suit your needs. For example, the Lake Constance circuit can be shortened to a Tour from Rorschach to St. Gallen.

Just because others cycle long distances or climb high mountains doesn't mean you have to. The important thing is that you enjoy your next Tour in Switzerland and be as active as you want to be. So go ahead: the most beautiful corners of the country are waiting to be conquered!

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Tours & Highlights

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Mediterranean vibes at Lake Maggiore
Intermediate
02:27
26.6 mi
10.9 mph
325 ft
325 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Even if you haven't set foot across the border yet, Locarno welcomes you with typical Mediterranean flair: narrow streets, piazzas where one cozy café nestles next to the next and palm trees gently swaying in the wind on the edge of Lake Maggiore.

On this bike tour you can take southern Switzerland firmly…
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Lake idyll along Lake Geneva
Intermediate
02:15
23.2 mi
10.3 mph
700 ft
700 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Today we are going to the important city of Geneva in the canton of the same name - you will not only love the atmosphere of the city because of the wonderful cultural places and historical buildings. As the seat of the United Nations, Geneva is one of the most important cities in Europe.

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Alpine views and tranquillity in French-speaking Switzerland
Intermediate
01:40
14.5 mi
8.8 mph
875 ft
875 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Romont, located on a mountain at 780 meters, awaits you in Romandy. Peace and a mix of hills, fields and forest characterize the surrounding region. You drive through this on this 24 kilometer long and quite hilly round trip.

It starts at Romont train station. From there you first let yourself roll a…
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River paths and urban atmosphere in the Aare valley
Intermediate
02:31
24.7 mi
9.8 mph
875 ft
875 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On this tour you will take a good 40 kilometers on a wonderful trip that is guaranteed to leave you with a few more feelings of happiness. The starting point of the route, which takes you through the Aare Valley on both sides of the river, is on almost level paths, with the exception of a few slight…
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Around Lake Murten and up to Mont Vully
Intermediate
01:56
17.3 mi
8.9 mph
1,000 ft
1,000 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
A steep climb and kilometers full of lake views: That is what this circular tour around Lake Murten in Eastern Switzerland promises. It starts at Pfauen train station. From there you always follow the official circular route "Tour du Lac Morat".

Passing small beaches and lush green vegetation, shortly…
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Lake Constance romance and mountain air in St. Gallen
Intermediate
02:16
21.2 mi
9.3 mph
1,175 ft
1,175 ft
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
When it comes to bike tours in Switzerland, a detour to Lake Constance is a must. On this round you will get your money's worth, both as a leisure cyclist and as a beginner, because it is not only on flat paths along the lake, but also in the beautiful St. Gallen.

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