All cycling routes

The high points of this outing for well-prepared cyclists are the panoramic view at the top of the Chasseral and the back roads of the Bernese Jura.

Quiet reed meadows on the Sarnersee, the bones of St Niklaus von der Flüe in Sachseln, busy dairy farming on mountain slopes, brown farmhouses dotted over green pastureland and finally the bewitchingly wild Kernwald strewn with boulders.

Steep and high, not for weak calves and faltering hearts, the Ibergeregg and Sattelegg are a treat for amateur bike racing buffs. In between, the charming Sihlsee lake is also easy on the eye for all others.

The circular trail in the Klewenalp-Stockhütte region is perfect for a daytrip, whether with the family or on your own. Try the Goldi Family Safari in a new way.

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.

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

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.

The second stage of the popular Romont to Laupen heart route leads over a 63 km stretch through both pre-Alpine hills and the Three Lakes region with the towns of Avenches and Murten.

The ornately decorated chalets in Simmental are among the most beautiful in Europe. The Simme remains an untamed water, a real challenge for rubber boat riders. And Spiez , a water-sports paradise on the cheerful Thunersee.

After a long ascent to Le Soliat, it’s worth making a detour to Creux du Van, a unique, imposing cliff arena. The route continues over the «Balcon Vaudois» (Vaud terrace) with stunning views of Lac de Neuchâtel and the Vaud Alps.

After the capital city, a perspiring pedal over the gentle crest of the Längenberg, spectacular views of the Alps, large, well-to-do farmsteads, a deep and steep landscape, the wild, foaming Schwarzwasser.

The tour up on Alp Meder was long regarded as something of an insider's tip in the Mittelprättigau valley. It runs through an unspoilt region that boasts wonderful panoramic views. And even though it is now officially signposted, the route has lost none of its appeal.

Between Bern and Luzern lies the lovely rolling landscape of the Emmental, as if made for mountain biking tours. The high point is the Napf with unforgettable panoramic views.

Loop linking Vallorbe to Premier, descent to Romainmôtier, ascent to Vaulion and back to Vallorbe by passing Dent de Vaulion.

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.

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.

The Monstein Route features fantastic but also challenging single trails between Jatzmeder and the Walser village of Monstein, with beautiful panoramic views of the mountains surrounding Davos.

Follow the trails of the last Swiss bear! This tour to the town of Isenthal high above Lake Lucerne is both technically demanding and a test of fitness and also a challenge for skilled bikers.

This loop, popular with local cyclists training for competitions, starts in Zurich and passes through the local countryside.

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.

This is an idyllic bike tour leading from Sarnen to the high moorland of Langis. As you ride past bubbling brooks and through lush forests, you’ll regularly find unexpected vistas featuring mountains located in central Switzerland and Bern.

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.

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.

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.

Fields, forests and streams await you. There are also animals all along the way, either in the pastures or in the many farms that are still operational.

Bielersee wine abounds on its northern shores, the Petersinsel beckons you to stop and relax, the Zihlkanal leads to Lac de Neuchâtel. After charming Neuchâtel, the scene is interlaced with vineyards, wide fields, narrow wine villages and castles.

A peaceful ride beside the small Chatzen and Büsisee lakes, on through the Furttal valley of the Limmat, the bathing spot Baden, and on to marvel at the Gothic stained glass windows in Königsfelden and yellow irises of the River Aare floodplain, followed by a leisurely ride on the Aare dam to Aarau.

The section from Beinwil to Kleinlützel reveals the «Schwarzbubenland» as one of the jewels of North-western Switzerland. Passing through hilly countryside and the Laufen valley, the bus route offers a large number of outlook points and historical attractions along the way.

A fabulous single trail along the famous Swiss Bike Masters’ route to St.Antonien provides pleasure for the whole family while still capturing the racing-spirit.

The final stage of the Panorama Bike route is nothing less than spectacular. It runs from Col de Jaman directly to the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux. In good weather and with a little luck you might even see a bit of “smoke on the water” from high up.

The Route from Arosa through the Urden Valley to Lenzerheide is demanding and unparalleled. After the ascent via Carmennahütte up to the Hörnlihütte riders are rewarded with a freeride with an elevation drop of over 1,000 metres.

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.