Swiss cycling truly bring the unsurpassed beauty of Switzerland to life!  To truly experience the magnificent majesty of the Swiss Alps you have to be among the vast wilderness which spans the valleys and cliffs and breathe the clean and crisp mountain air. It’s obvious that bike touring might not be the fastest or most convenient way to travel in these regions of Switzerland however, convenience and ease are not usually a part of true adventure. Swiss cycling surpasses almost all other cycling tours for both scenery and skill. Here are the two most popular and recommended Swiss cycling routes and what they have to offer.

Alpine Bike Route

From Scuol to Aigle

There is only one word to describe this trek, spectacular! Starting from the most eastern corner of Switzerland, you will travel south-east and experience what thousands of years and unimaginable geological forces can produce. From Scuol to Graunden to Aigle, you will work your way up steep climbs and fly down through seemingly untouched valleys. This route though beautiful, is challenging and is recommended only for the more experienced mountain cyclists. Swiss cycling is taken to a whole new extreme here and is sure to satisfy both the adrenalin junky and the earth-loving naturalists.

Panorama Bike Route

From Rorschach to Montreux

So many places on earth are said to be “scenic” however, until you have completed the Panorama Bike route through the Bodensee regions of Switzerland you have not experienced true scenery! With lakes, valleys, villages of painted houses, fields of wildflowers, cliff-dwelling wildlife and even the rigid peaks and cliffs of the Vaud Alps, this route is truly the experience of a lifetime! This route has some areas which are said to be more rough than difficult and is known for being the easiest of Swiss mountain cycling routes. However, it is only accessible during certain parts of the year. With only a few passages over 1000m and some places more than 1600 meters above sea level, this rote can be covered with snow as early as mid to late May.

Swiss cycling will allow you to experience Switzerland in ways that just aren’t possible by bus or train. Cycling Switzerland truly takes bike touring to a new level!