Alpine Panorama Route
Overview
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Distance 475 km
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Ascent 9200 m
Intro
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.
Detour / Closure
There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/veloland/route4
Description
This is anything but a stroll. In return the Alpine panorama route offers magnificent views and leads along trails with plenty of passes and gorges which are also ideal for road cyclists, through the northern foothills of the Alps with its traditional cultures, settlements and Alpine farms. Highlights along the tough route through the typical image of Switzerland are the historic small towns of Thun and Fribourg, the two key points of a particularly attractive stage. The rapid descent from a height of over 1,000 metres to the finish in Aigle provides a spectacular finale.
Highlights
- Appenzell, stroll along the picturesque Hauptgasse
- Altdorf, William Tell monument
- Hotel Kemmeriboden Bad, the legendary Kemmeriboden Merängge (meringue)
- Thun, castle and Wocher Panorama, the oldest preserved circular painting in the world
- Gruyères, 13th-century castle and show dairy
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
St. Margrethen
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| Destination |
Aigle
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| Ascent |
9200 m
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| Descent |
9200 m
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| Distance |
475 km
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| Distance on tarred ways |
463 km
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| Distance on natural surface |
12 km
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| Multiday route |
8 days
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Theme |
Over a pass, With panoramic view, Through a nature conservation area
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/veloland/route4 |
Quick Facts
Route number
Stages: 9