Switzerland - Rheinschlucht to the Lake of Constance Bicycle Tour 2021 Individual Self-Guided 7 days/6 nights

The Route frames the east of in a big bow. You start with a proper climb across the Oberalp pass, the region of the Rhines source, continue through the Romansch speaking Surselva, and get impressive views of the wild valley Ruinaulta and visit the rätoromanian capital Chur. With the typical local wind at your side you ride through the Bündner Herrschaft (local district) and on the Rhine dam quickly to the wide Lake of Constance, where orchards, castles and happy tourist chatter decorate the shore of the green and silver shimmering “Swabian Sea”.

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Itinerary Day to Day

Day 1: Individual arrival in

Day 2: Andermatt – 30 km The clear source of the Rhine rises at the Tomasee, not far from the Oberalp pass, the biggest “obstacle” on the Rhine Route, which is why casual bikers start their trip in Disentis. In Val lies one of the richest and most fascinating sources of mineral deposits in the and also the monastery village of Disentis.

Day 3: Disentis – Ilanz 30 km Surselva – “above the forest” - Graubunden’s largest Romansch- speaking region. The wild gorge of the is awe-inspiring - Switzerland’s Grand Canyon.

Day 4: Ilanz – Maienfeld / Bad Ragaz 50 km Chur, the oldest city north of the Alps, has the highest density of restaurants. Spend a moment in this city before continuing your path along the tranquilly flowing river. In the evening, Maienfeld awaits you, home of the famous Blauburgunder wine.

Day 5: Maienfeld / Bad Ragaz – Buchs 30 km The Bündner Herrschaft, Graubunden’s fertile garden and winery lies on a mound of slate detritus. It is also the home of Heidi, Geissenpeter and the Alpöhi.

Day 6: Buchs – Rorschach and surroundings 50 - 70 km The St. Galler Rheintal is an area often cosseted by the warm föhn wind. Much land has been won by the correction of the Alpenrhein waters in Rheintal. This has also created Europe’s largest freshwater delta with a wealth of birdlife.

Day 7: Departure or extension

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Route

Technical Characteristics:

Route Profile: Average. The height profile of the Rhine Route is very steep at the beginning – because the Oberalp Pass and the alpine district of Surselva are followed by the spectacular panoramic stretch through the “Swiss Grand Canyon”: the wildly romantic Rhine Gorge. Afterwards you ride – in a jaunty up and down – through the wine growing region of the Bündner Herrschaft. From Bad Ragaz however the route generally follows the Rhine.

Distance: 190 - 210 km

Travel Season: Departures daily from June 12- October 17 Season 1: June 12- July 3 and Septmebr 18- October 17 Season 2: July 4- September 17

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Price per Person: Category A Category B Season 1 Double Occupancy B&B € 944.00 € 856.00 Season 2 Double Occupancy B&B € 1006.00 € 907.00 Single Supplement € 329.00 € 215.00 Rental Bike € 138.00 € 138.00 E-bike Rental € 274.00 € 274.00 Extra Nights Andermatt Double Occupancy € 87.00 € 87.00 Extra Nights Andermatt Single Room Surcharge € 44.00 € 44.00 Extra Nights Rorschach/Umgebung Double Occupancy € 126.00 € 76.00 Extra Nights Rorschach/Umgebung Single Room Surcharge € 55.00 € 28.00 All prices subject to confirmation on booking Accommodation:

Category A: Selected 3* and 4* hotels Category B: Middle class hotels and pensions

Included: • 6 overnights in desired accommodation category including breakfast • Luggage transfer • Guide book • Detailed tour documentation (1 per room) • GPS data available • Service hotline

Not Included:

• Tourist taxes, payable locally

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Bikes

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E-Bike

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