All cycling routes in Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein

This challenging route in Europe’s oldest wildlife reserve is ideal for cross-country and free riding, but also suitable for families. The uphill section is easy; the downhill ride is steep in some parts.

This section leads through Germany most of the way. See «International routes» for further information.

Your companions on this stage are Idyllic villages with timber-framed houses, tranquil lakes and ponds. On past the Nussbaumer and Hüttwilersee (lakes) in Canton Thurgau and the Husemersee (lake) in the Zurich Weinland, via the Cholfirstwald forest to Feuerthalen ZH and the town of Schaffhausen.

On the climb to the Klausenpass, the Urnerboden, the largest Swiss alp, the other side of the 1948m pass the Schächental, a mountain landscape with the traditional farming method of moving livestock from one grazing ground to the next.

The lovely landscape along the long ribbon of the Untersee appealed to Napoleon, the richly-decorated town of Stein am Rhein attracts thousands of visitors every year, as does Europe’s mightiest waterfall, the Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen.

Do you take on the challenge? 1.100 metres in altitude from Bad Ragaz up to the panorama terrace Pardiel at Pizol mountain - a fitness test with highest demands. After a well-deserved rest you can enjoy a downhill on forest paths through dense forests.

The route circles the Bodensee, Central Europe’s third largest lake, an area inhabited since primeval times, through three countries, now by the shore, now through orchards, sunny meadows, old town centres, nature reserves and flower islands.

From Weinfelden, the journey continues onward through the green Thur wetlands to Bischofszell. The small baroque town attracts visitors with its stately 18th century town houses. Onwards we journey to Hauptwil. Via Gossau, we reach our destination, the monastery town of St. Gallen.

On the third stage of the Panorama Bike route, there are high mountain passes to conquer for the first time – Schwägalp and Risipass to name just two.

A scenic bike tour in car-free Braunwald. Here, you can enjoy the unspoiled scenery and fresh mountain air. On an e-bike, steep slopes can be negotiated with ease.

Panorama road to Schleitheim. Climb up to Siblinger Randenhaus with magnificent views of the Alps. Long «crowning stage» over the wild and forested Randen, partly on German soil. Recurrent views of the southern Black Forest and Hegnau's volcanic cones.

This easy loop in Canton Thurgau holds a surprise in store for adventurous souls.

This 43-kilometer stretch leads from Herisau to Altstätten as you get to see more and more of the attractive Appenzellerland and Alpstein scenery.

Toggenburg more forested and rugged, a land of nooks and crannies where water once provided work and death. Below the alluvial Linth plain, «Ziegerland» with mighty limestone cliffs, Glarus once a textile region of international importance.

This loop follows the route of the Säntis Classic, an annual challenge that attracts almost 2000 cyclists.

Schrattenflue mountain is located high above the upper Entlebuch region, forming the backdrop of the Marbach tour, a mixture of unexpected panoramic views and rustic Swiss mountain paradise.

Dive into the peaceful, well-ordered world of the Appenzell region, a finely structured landscape with sunny green meadows, forests and quaint isolated farmsteads. Hearts rejoice, legs ache.

Steep forested hills; Sternenberg with fabulous views; Pfäffikersee, edged by reeds and flourishing marshland in the flat landscape, favoured by residential areas and farming. The Zürichsee soon reveals its full length.

A small steep asphalt road leads out of Toggenburg to Vorder Höhi, with wonderful views of the rugged Glarner Alps. The racy descent leads to the shores of the glistening, deep-blue Walensee.

Figs and kiwis ripen in the Walensee climate chamber where the sheer high cliffs of the Churfirsten threaten to topple into the 150-metre-deep waters. An easy pedal to Sargan, guarded by castle and Gonzen, old supplier of iron ore.

Mysteries beneath the surface: ride the banks and shores, valleys and hills of the Thurgau by bicycle and discover what is hidden beneath the gentle surface of the pre-alpine region between Rorschach and Schaffhausen.

This cross-border route takes you through the diverse Reiat, past Hemishofen and back to the Munot town, Schaffhausen. The focus of this route is one of Europe's most scenic countrysides along the Rhine.

Via the Rhine Falls and Jestetten (Germany) and forested Rossberg into the sunny area of Klettgau, the largest vineyard area in Canton Schaffhausen. On through the pretty villages of Osterfingen, Wilchingen and Trasadingen and along the vineyards to Hallau. A glass of wine is a must.

This route leads through the midst of Blauburgunderland, the winegrowing region of Schaffhausen. Discover Schaffhausen's winegrowing history in the picturesque winegrowing villages.

The Thur swings to the west, burrows into sandstone cliffs, the atmosphere becomes strangely haunting. Toggenburg is a hilly and compact landscape, hay farming with scattered farmsteads.

The tour links two countries on the Rhine: Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Five castles with a common history line the route. In addition to the ancient buildings, towns such as Buchs and Vaduz are well worth a visit.

This moderately challenging loop takes you to the Wildhaus ski resort along a minor, little-known road and skirts magnificent Lake Walen.

The first highlight of the tour awaits shortly after the start: the thundering waters of the Rhine Falls never cease to amaze visitors of all ages.

This challenging and in some places exposed panoramic tour makes a lot of demands on the cyclist and his/her mountain bike. It is completely under the spell of the Churfirsten and Lake Walen and is only recommended for experienced cyclists.

A stage accompanied by swirling tourist masses in Stein am Rhein, attractive timber-framed houses in Stammheim, the slowly flowing Thur in its wide foreshore, and the interactive Technorama in Oberwinterthur inviting experimentation.

Alfred Huggenberger, dialect poet and farmer in Gerlikon. This trail combines the Mittelland path with the Thurtal and can be combined with various round trips. Worthy of particular attention on this route are the former Tänikon monastery, the «house of sayings» in Aawangen and the Gerlikon Church.

Pleasant journey through lower Toggenburg with its typical pre-Alpine chains of hills and cultivated countryside. Particularly impressive in autumn when a sea of fog floods the valleys and the Säntis summit is covered with the first snow.

Vineyards, fields, timber-framed houses to set the mood, then through the wide foreland of the Thur. Winterthur awaits experimentation fans with the interactive Technorama. Green recreational areas only hint at the urban desert around Zurich.

This medium/difficult bike tour takes you through the romantic Valorschtal valley around Schönberg, to the Liechtenstein mountain village of Malbun. This village is located at 1,600 meters above sea level, and was already one of the stages on the Tour de Suisse.

The Hochrhein has made its bed between Schwarzwald and the Jura, at times wide and unhurried, at others narrow and wild. Attractive floodplains and historic little villages add cultural enjoyment to this stage.

The Alpine Panorama Route crosses the northern Alpine foreland with its many passes and gorges, tradition-rich culture, settlements and mountain farms. The strenuous, stamina-testing trip is rewarded with spectacular views.