All cycling routes

The Neuchâtel bike route leads through the Neuchâtel Jura mountains with stunning natural sights such as the Creux du Van and the Saut de Doubs. Unforgettable landscapes through pine forests, vineyards, along ridges and through the upper and lower valleys of the canton.

Along the Rhine, the border between lands and landscapes, heady at the thought of wine through Swiss-German Klettgau, a roomy valley between Wutach, Rhein and Randen before a sober awakening in the spray of the thundering Rhine Falls.

Following the winding River Birs the plain of the Jura capital to Delémont. Through a gorge to enter the ravines of the Gorges de Pichoux, soon to reach the raw grassland and pine landscape of Franches Montagnes.

The Jura Bike route to La Chaux-de-Fonds is shaped by contrasts. Untouched moors and solitary pastures interspersed by whirring windmills and lively cities.

A cool concrete Goetheanum in a bustling agglomeration, followed by a dry, high plateau with cherry trees and finally, two steep, flower-rich Jura passes leading to Balsthal, watched over by ruins on jagged cliffs.

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.

Alpine marshland in rain-rich Glaubenbielen and a biosphere reserve around Schrattenfluh. No less enchanting: the hills and dales of the Emmental, classic, pre-Alpine rolling countryside.

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.

From the Goldau rockfall area at Zugersee lake, under the spell of the Rigi, alongside the meandering Reuss, through historic bridge towns such as Bremgarten and Brugg. Klettgau wine villages follow the Zurzach spa, the goal is the thundering Rhine Falls.

The Rhone Route runs through the magnificent mountain scenery of the Valais on charming, quiet paths along the Rhone. It leads along the famous palm-lined promenades of Lac Léman and the picturesque Lavaux vineyards and ends at cosmopolitan Genève.

Entlebuch, biosphere reserve, mysterious forests and grassland. Fortune seekers still pan for gold in the waters of the klein Emme and Fontanne. Past Werthenstein Monastery through the Littau alluvial landscape to Luzern.

Picture postcard Switzerland: cheese, chalets, snowy summits, cable cars, hotel aromas and scissor cuts. Away from the idyllic image, the Pays d'Enhaut and Saanenland, an impressive landscape enlivened by a VIP aura and canny mountain folk.

A trip through a rugged, varied landscape with remote high plateaux, wide meadows with horses, quiet valleys and rugged gorges, music boxes, watch towns and Roman roads, sturdy farmhouses and sycamore trees, rough pastureland and limestone rockfalls.

A changing landscape, after the high plateau now hills and isolated valleys. From Moutier the route winds alongside the railway up to Gänsbrunnen, the language changes. Destination is Welschenrohr, once a wealthy watchmaker village behind the Weissenstein.

Biking in the tracks of the Walsers from the narrow Valsertal into the wide Val Lumnezia. The Tomülpass offers fabulous views of mountain summits and the mysterious Safiental. The flower meadows and Alpine pastures of Lugnez make a captivating contrast.

The Sörenberg region is an ancient moorland landscape with airy fir forests. Old Pole paths, steep gravel trails and small alp roads lead through the remote border region between Central Switzerland and the Bernese Oberland.

The Alpine Bike route begins with the Costainas Pass, a classic mountain bike route and the cross-over from Scuol to Val Müstair, right on the first stage.

Steep ascent to the summit of the Col des Mosses, on picture-book meadow trails and mountain paths high above the valley to Leysin, always face to face with the Valais Alps. The lovely long descent to Aigle is a highlight for bikers certain of their ability.

The Albula Valley is a little known mountain bike highlight in the Grisons. On the route from Bergün to Lenzerheide you experience all the benefits this region has to offer.

Zippy forest trail out of the valley, testing ascent at Sur, quiet section along the Roman Septimer route on a terrace high above the valley floor, excellent single trail with spectacular views.

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.

The Lakes Route takes you on a trip right across picture-postcard Switzerland. From Lac Léman to the Bodensee, passing 10 larger and smaller lakes and offering stunning views over water in the Alps and Alpine foothills.

From Dornach, seat of the Anthroposophical Society's Goetheanum, you ride through gently undulating Jura landscape, the Schwarzbubenland, past cherry trees and flower meadows to finally swish down from the 943 m high Passwang to Balsthal.

The young Rhone, known in the Goms Valley as the «Rotten», flows through an authentic natural and cultivated landscape. Pretty villages with beautiful baroque churches, stone pine forests, insect-rich flower meadows and a tangy resin aroma accompany cyclists through the sunny high valley.

From the uniformly geometric layout of La Chaux-de-Fonds up to the Freiberge: a lush landscape with sweeping pastureland, huge umbrella pines and isolated farmhouses. Over the Mont Soleil, past windmills and solar panels to Tramelan.

Through hilly, cultivated countryside to the Rhine, where the lido at the Rheinuferpark in Gailingen (Germany) offers a refreshing dip. Via Ramsen, Schienen (Germany), with a climb to the lofty Hohenklingen fortress with a stunning view of the day's destination: the medieval town of Stein am Rhein.

Biking in the tracks of the Walser settlers: easy start through mystic Safiental, steep ascent on the «Polenweg» to the Tomülpass, a biking highlight, great descent to Vals. And to finish, a peaceful pedal in the remote Val Lumnezia.

On the way from St-Ursanne to Saignelégier, it is the Doubs again that defines the Jura Bike route, but only on the first half. Then the Franches Montagnes are taking over and together they reflect all the expectations that many have of the Jura.

In Thal many farms nestle between two Jura chains, the chemical industry is history. At Balsthal castles and ruins stand guard over the entrance to the valley. In Baselbiet the Jura chain changes to the gentler Tafeljura, we meet the first cherry trees.

Scenic, unsurfaced trail alongside the Upper Engadine lakes, lovely single trail with wide views above Isola. From Val Bregaglia, an old mule trail leads over the Septimerpass, demanding; even the best bikers give their all. Carrying passages unavoidable here.

Val Mora is the highlight of the second day on the Alpine Bike route. It leads to Livigno at the end of the day. The solitary high mountain valley looks a lot like the wilderness of Canada and an unparalleled mountain bike spectacle.

Via Neuchâtel, the route leads up to Chaumont (1087 m) with its panorama tower. Following this, a descent to the Val-de-Ruz, continuing over the Vue des Alpes Pass to the second Jura chain, finally reaching La Chaux-de-Fonds.

There is no better way to experience Switzerland’s fascination than by biking through the Alps. Over numerous passes, always through new valleys. A route that is extremely challenging in terms of technique and fitness but also incredibly fascinating.