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The best cycling routes in Zurich

4.5

(8545)

94,371

riders

2,772

rides

Cycling in Zurich is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Switzerland. So you can find your perfect Zurich bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

4.7

(392)

2,911

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1. Greifensee loop

22.0km

01:16

90m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(352)

2,623

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2. Greifensee circular route

21.4km

01:13

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

(60)

740

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3. Environmental cycle path from Zurich to Rapperswil

32.1km

01:58

240m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(231)

2,910

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4. Rapperswil Old Town – View of Lake Zurich loop from Zürich Tiefenbrunnen

67.2km

03:56

270m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(498)

2,864

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5. Rhine Bridge at Stein am Rhein – Old town Stein am Rhein loop from Langwiesen

39.5km

02:28

250m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.6

(34)

255

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6. Round tour around the lake - Pfäffikersee Route (210)

12.1km

00:44

70m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3.8

(33)

104

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7. Lake Katzensen loop

33.0km

02:07

200m

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(10)

142

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8. Sihlwald-Hirzel loop (road/gravel handbike)

27.8km

01:50

380m

390m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.9

(10)

179

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9. Sihlwald to the urban jungle

16.2km

00:57

40m

130m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.5

(17)

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10. Wallisellen - Embrach - Brütten (road handbike)

41.1km

02:32

410m

420m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Zurich

1. Greifensee loop

2. Greifensee circular route

3. Environmental cycle path from Zurich to Rapperswil

4. Rapperswil Old Town – View of Lake Zurich loop from Zürich Tiefenbrunnen

5. Rhine Bridge at Stein am Rhein – Old town Stein am Rhein loop from Langwiesen

6. Round tour around the lake - Pfäffikersee Route (210)

7. Lake Katzensen loop

8. Sihlwald-Hirzel loop (road/gravel handbike)

9. Sihlwald to the urban jungle

10. Wallisellen - Embrach - Brütten (road handbike)

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