All cycling routes

Idyllic Tössegg at the bend in the Rhine, first a rural interlude then initial signs of industrialization, proud machine and locomotive builders in Winterthur and rows of lovingly converted workers’ cottages.

This is a circular panoramic itinerary, a classic and much loved by mountain bikers! It reaches a typical mountainous region with an astonishing array of flora, fauna and geology. The route is well provided for by three refreshment facilities.

After a brief warm-up ride to Litzirüti, you need good climbing skills. These are rewarded with fabulous impressions and an equally fabulous single track once you reach the top. The descent to Litzirüti allows your muscles to relax before the final ascent demands a last push.

The Gurnigelwald-Gürbe Bike leads through vast, unknown woods. Departing from Blumenstein in upper Gürbental, the route takes you to Gurnigel and back passing through Gurnigelbad.

A bike tour offering fabulous views of the well-known Muotathal valley and the Schwyz basin. It includes a beautiful climb from Muotathal to Alp Wannen and super downhill stretches to the bottom of the Schwyz/Schlattli-Stoos funicular.

This bike route combines nature and sports experiences with a sprinkling of history and culture thrown in. The effort of climbing past numerous mountain farms is rewarded with a brisk ride down to the Poschiavo Lake.

This physically challenging route follows the Vispa from the Rhone Valley floor up to Zermatt. It passes historic buildings and picturesque villages, goes through vineyards, forests and over meadows as one conquers almost 1,400 m altitude. The backdrop: snow-covered mountain peaks and at the end, the Matterhorn.

An easy ride through the wide, flat Gürbe Valley. Passing by the airport, the route runs straight through Bern's Old Town. It leads from the industrial Wangen Valley to the Sense, then follows the river to Laupen with its veranda houses before reaching Golaten via the Biberen plateau.

All mountain bike lovers will enjoy this route on the Kerenzerberg in Glarus, along a plateau at the foothills of the Alps situated high above the Walensee lake, with a view over the Linth plain to Lake Zurich.

From the thundering Rhine Falls to timber-framed houses in Andelfingen, from lively Winterthur through narrow valleys and hilly countryside to the shallow Pfäffikersee, through a unique glacial landscape and then scenic ascents to the historic Rikenpass.

The Torrent Trail from the Rinderhütte in Leukerbad to Jeizinen is one of the ten best single trails in Switzerland. It is one of the routes that any mountain biker enjoys, from expert enduro rider to cautious occasional biker.

The Sanetsch is the finest pass you have never heard of! At 26km in length and with a difference in altitude of 1690m, the pass road starts in Sion and could be compared to the famous Stelvio, but with less traffic.

The ascent to Uaul Cavorgia is perspiration producing but rewarding in terms of flora and views. Sparser in Val Maighels on the way up to the Oberalppass then truly high-Alpine. The terrific single trail demands top biking techniques.

With three legendary passes that regularly feature in the Tour de Suisse, this loop ranks among the great alpine classics. Although just 106km in length, it should not be underestimated: with almost 40km of climbing, it presents a major challenge.

After tanking up on energy with the Einsiedeln speciality «Schafböck» (ram) biscuits you continue past many hamlets up the Haggenegg at the foot of the mighty Mythen rock crags. Views open up to the Vierwaldstätersee and Central Switzerland’s mountain world.

The Churwalden Panoramic Tour is for leisure cyclists as well as beginners. The route does not require much in the way of technical cycling ability, and the climbs are regular and mostly on asphalted roads or tracks.

The treasures of the hill town of Romont beckon, the pastures becomes flatter, the views more impressive, the sweeping, contoured countryside challenges your legs, castles wave from rocky ridges and finally the tiny orange train rumbles along to Châtel-St-Denis.

The train and energy town Erstfeld is easily reachable with public transport and gives access to the Erstfeld valley. This comparatively short route offers you all elements of an attractive biking route and can ideally be combined with other tours.

The varied route around the Swiss National Park leads across two Alpine passes and past Europe's highest mountain pine forest. In four one-day stages you experience the unique countryside on the National Park bike marathon route.

The Big Three, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, are among the most impressive natural wonders in Switzerland. You never tire of the sight of the peaks and glaciers on the Mürren tour.

Through the sheer rock walls of the Gorges de Pichoux, passing the former Bellelay Monastery, you reach the Freiberge region at 1000m altitude, its rugged beauty laced with lush green pastures, firs and moors.

From Bern the Napf-Bike route leads over the Mänziwilegg and Moosegg vantage points with wonderful views of the peaceful Emmental hills and the Alpine chain. Destination lovely Langnau, centre of the Emmental.

The multi-faceted Thur is your constant route companion, leading from where it flows into the Rhine, over the dams in Thurgau, through rugged Toggenburg woodland and up to its headwater near the Alpstein massif.

A scenic Eschnerberg tour leads around Schellenberg through forests, marshes and hilly country areas in an intact landscape.

In earlier days, impressive estates were built on the Pfannenstiel, today expensive villas line the shores of the Zürichsee, where protected private and public property taunt each other, until Zurich’s stylish leisure & pleasure seekers take over the scene.

The Herzroute (Heart Route) leads through the most beautiful areas in Switzerland's Alpine foothills. The secluded trails, far from traffic noise and all hustle and bustle, are particularly appealing for exploring by electric bike. The route offers heart-warming encounters with the countryside and people.

The 55-kilometer stretch from Wattwil to Herisau introduces you to a few lesser-known towns than Toggenburg, and permits a glimpse of the Säntis too.

Bucolic itinerary in the countryside during which you will appreciate the peace and quiet of the Culan cirque and of the hamlet Taveyanne. You will also discover the Frience Alpine meadows with the Argentine massif and the Muveran mountain chain as a backdrop.

Picture-postcard beauty of the blue Lago di Lugano, for thousands a fervent holiday dream, Morcote for photos. The Mendrisiotto, the richest vineyard region of Ticino with its enogastronomic offers, is located in the most southern part of Switzerland.

This moderately challenging loop starts at Saanen, a typical Bernese Oberland village, which is easy to get to by train.

General Suvorov and 20,000 soldiers once marched from the Schächental Valley across Chinzig Chulm to the Muotathal Valley. If the troops had known then that they were using one of the most attractive mountain bike routes in Central Switzerland …