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Cycling in Switzerland

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Mountain passes, alpine meadows, lake trails and picturesque towns all come together to make cycling in Switzerland a seriously addictive pursuit. This landlocked nation more than makes the most of its tremendous landscape and if it’s world-class climbs with a backdrop of snow-capped mountains you’re after, this is the place to be. 

You’ll find cycle routes in Switzerland have something for everyone. Pancake-flat trails along Lake Constance’s shimmering shores are wonderful for families whilst pedaling around the heart-wrenchingly beautiful Lake Thun offers modest ascents, jaw-dropping suspension bridge valley-crossings and picture-perfect village stops. 

Enjoy day rides across rolling, green landscapes dotted with classic Swiss chalets. Whizz through incredible alpine valleys with mountains stretching upwards on either side and challenge yourself on some of the best climbs in Europe. Hearty food, panoramic views and panniers full of Swiss chocolate can all be relied upon in this magnificent country. 

Intermediate
04:42
79.1 km
Expert
04:50
78.5 km
Expert
06:28
79.4 km
Expert
04:48
80.2 km
Easy
01:11
14.2 km
Expert
01:12
14.2 km
Intermediate
02:46
45.9 km
Expert
03:43
59.3 km
Intermediate
02:28
40.4 km
Easy
01:03
18.1 km
Intermediate
03:55
66.7 km
Expert
04:43
75.0 km
Intermediate
03:12
54.9 km
Intermediate
03:28
55.8 km
Intermediate
03:55
66.8 km
Intermediate
02:48
45.1 km
Intermediate
03:49
57.6 km
Easy
01:59
34.6 km
Intermediate
02:46
44.2 km
Intermediate
03:27
54.7 km

Top 20 cycling routes in Switzerland

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    04:42
    79.1 km
    16.8 km/h
    230 m
    230 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2
    04:50
    78.5 km
    16.2 km/h
    540 m
    540 m
    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    06:28
    79.4 km
    12.3 km/h
    2,260 m
    2,260 m
    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    04:48
    80.2 km
    16.7 km/h
    570 m
    570 m
    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5
    01:11
    14.2 km
    12.0 km/h
    130 m
    130 m
    Easy
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    01:12
    14.2 km
    11.8 km/h
    160 m
    160 m
    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    7
    02:46
    45.9 km
    16.6 km/h
    30 m
    30 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8
    03:43
    59.3 km
    16.0 km/h
    560 m
    560 m
    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9
    02:28
    40.4 km
    16.4 km/h
    300 m
    300 m
    Ferry
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    10
    01:03
    18.1 km
    17.1 km/h
    10 m
    10 m
    Easy
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    03:55
    66.7 km
    17.0 km/h
    250 m
    250 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    04:43
    75.0 km
    15.9 km/h
    610 m
    610 m
    Ferry
    Expert
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    13
    03:12
    54.9 km
    17.1 km/h
    170 m
    170 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14
    03:28
    55.8 km
    16.1 km/h
    320 m
    320 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    03:55
    66.8 km
    17.0 km/h
    280 m
    280 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16
    02:48
    45.1 km
    16.1 km/h
    290 m
    290 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    17
    03:49
    57.6 km
    15.1 km/h
    340 m
    340 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    01:59
    34.6 km
    17.4 km/h
    140 m
    140 m
    Easy
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19
    02:46
    44.2 km
    16.0 km/h
    250 m
    250 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    03:27
    54.7 km
    15.9 km/h
    260 m
    260 m
    Intermediate
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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