Rhone Route Rhone Route

Rhein Route Route

Nord-Süd-Route North-South Route

Alpen Panorama Route Alpine Panorama Route

Mittelland Route Mittelland Route

Graubünden Route Graubünden Route

Jura Route Jura Route

Aare Route Aare Route

Seen-Route Lakes Route Schaffhausen Koblenz Romanshorn Basel Winterthur Rorschach St. Gallen St. Margrethen Liestal Zürich Aarau Appenzell Saignelégier Solothurn Zug Biel/Bienne

Luzern Schwyz Neuchâtel Glarus Bern Sarnen Fribourg Stans Scuol Vallorbe Thun Lausanne Andermatt Gletsch St. Moritz Nyon Montreux Gstaad Brig Aigle Locarno Genève Sion

Martigny

Chiasso

Rhone Route: The Rhone Route travels through yards, ending at the charmingly cosmopolitan 310 km. Level of difficulty: easy (without Furka the Valais, amidst magnificent mountain sce- city of Geneva. Pass), mostly flat*. Oberwald–Montreux section nery. Quiet, attractive riverside paths. The route suitable for families with small children*. continues along Lake Geneva's famous Prome- Rhone nade of Palms, past the picturesque Lavaux vine- Route

Rhein Route Rhine Route: This Rhine Route crosses Eas- to river bank, sometimes through charming 425 km. Level of difficulty: easy (without Ober- tern in a great arch, following the countryside and villages. The route passes alp Pass) only slight ascents*, flat from Chur. mighty Rhine from its mountain source to near through a wide variety of landscape, all carved From Disentis suitable for families *. Basle, where it becomes navigable for shipping. by the river over the ages. Delightfully different paths lead sometimes close

North-South Route: The North-South Route historically significant traffic routes, passing 365 km. Level of difficulty: moderate. Experi- is a classic transit route through superbly scenic through many places of cultural and historical ence in traffic an advantage. Basle–Lucerne and areas of Switzerland. It leads through the Jura, interest. Airolo–Chiasso sections suitable for families*. Mitteland, and central Switzerland, over the Nord-Süd-Route to southern Switzerland. The journey follows

Alpen Panorama Alpine Panorama Route: This Route crosses leads over more than ten minor and major pas- 485 km. Level of difficulty: high. Along surfaced Route northern Alpine foreland with its many passes ses, the highest being the Klausen Pass. Top phy- roads, suitable for racing bikes. Demands sta- and gorges. The landscape reflects a wealth of sical condition is needed for this trip, but your mina. tradition and rural culture and is dotted with efforts will be well rewarded with spectacular Alpine settlements and smallholdings. The route views of the mountains and Mittelland.

Mittelland Route Mittelland Route: Sparkling lakes and rivers, mainly on traffic free roads, with sometimes sur- 370 km. Level of difficulty: easy, mostly flat. wide plains and peaceful valleys, picturesque prising views of fascinating "everyday" country- Yverdon–Brugg section suitable for families towns and villages, agriculture and industry side, away from the more usual idyllic picture- with small children. contribute a kaleidoscope of colour on the wide- postcard scenes. ly diverse Mittelland Route. The pleasant trip is

Graubünden Route Graubünden Route: This Route explores the neath snow-covered Alpine summits to the Aus- Chur–Martina 150 km, Chur–Bellinzona 130 km. impressive Bündnerland Alpine countryside along trian border. The other branch winds along the Level of difficulty: high, long stretches unsur- breathtaking paths. From Chur, one branch of the banks of the , through the faced. St. Moritz–Martina section suitable for route leads over the high-Alpine Albula Pass to Gorge and over the San Bernardino Pass. After a families*. the Engadine, where it follows the River Inn, be- thrilling downhill run you reach Bellinzona.

Jura Route: The Jura Route from Basle to hustle and bustle of everyday life. Get to know 275 km. Level of difficulty: high, demands sta- Nyon on Lake Geneva leads through captivating the Freiberg horses which enjoy a life of free- mina. Suitable for families with ambitiously countryside, through lonely pine forested pla- dom in the rolling Jura countryside. sporty children*. teaux and quiet valleys with swirling streams. Jura Route Experience an unusual ambience, far from the

Aare Route: The Aare Route follows the River Gorge, offers incredible views of Lake Brienz. 305 km. Level of difficulty: easy (without Grim- Aare from its glacier lake source on the Grimsel The route continues along picturesque paths, sel Pass), mostly flat. A few uphill stretches on Pass to the confluence with the Rhine at Kob- through wonderful woodland and agricultural the Brienz–Interlaken and Bern–Aarberg sec- Aare lenz. The breathtakingly beautiful descent from countryside to the Rhine. tions. From Meiringen suitable for families*. Route the Grimsel Pass, passing the impressive Aare

Lakes Route: The Lakes Route is a picture- nach, Wichel, Sarnen, Lungern, Brienz, Thun, Ver- 500 km. Level of difficulty: easy to moderate. postcard path through Switzerland, from Lake nex and Gruyère! Pedal along peaceful shores, Rapperswil-Rorschach section mostly flat, sui- Constance to Lake Geneva. It certainly lives up enjoying superb views of the captivating coun- table for families. Other stretches with ascents, to its name. You'll cycle past the lovely lakes of tryside around these Alpine lakes. experience in traffic an advantage*. Seen-Route Wahlen, Zurich, Sihl, Aegeri, Zug, Lucerne, Alp- Most sections along main roads or with significant uphill stretches can be covered by public transport, see ”Cycling in Switzerland” Route Guide and ”Bike and Train” brochure Mittelland Route Route Mittelland La Suisse à vélo eizer Radwanderwege hw Biel/BienneSc 58km Portalban 13km

Mittelland Route land Schweiz Velo

Mittelland Route land Schweiz Velo

Aare Route Veloland Schweiz

Signposting: The nine national "Cycling in Switzerland” The route symbol will usually be repeated at intervals bet- routes are clearly marked with uniform signposts and ween signposts showing direction and distance. If two always begin at a railway station. The individual routes routes follow the same path, two symbols will be shown are numbered from 1 to 9 and are also named. At cross- on the same signpost. roads or railway junctions, distance and direction details are given in addition to the route symbol.

The official route guides and route map are The route map (1:500,000) provides an overview of all available at www.cycling-in-switzerland.ch or from book national and regional cycling routes. Containing four shops. Each of the nine route guides contains com- languages (G, F, I, E), also costing CHF 19.90. prehensive maps (1:100,000) with a section guide, details of height profiles, handy hints on local attractions and a list of partner enterprises. Each volume costs CHF 19.90 and all are available in German or French.

Partner enterprises: numerous hotels, guest houses, at the entrance. Many also fly a flag, and you can be restaurants and transport companies are partners of the certain of an extra special ”cycling friendly” service at all ”Cycling in Switzerland” Foundation. They support the these establishments. foundation and at the same time are committed to gea- The current list of partner establishments offering food ring their services specifically to cyclists’ needs. Cycling- and accommodation can be found at www.cycling-in- friendly establishments are recognised by the ”Cycling in switzerland. You can search by route, region, resort or Switzerland” seal of quality on a sticker or metal plaque price category.

Cycling timetable: a free cycling timetable has been The brochure ”Velo und Bahn” (german) or ”Vélo et train” Velo und Bahn specially developed for ”Cycling in Switzerland”. It pro- (french) containing the cycling timetable is available at all Vélo et train vides quick, comprehensive information on the many re- larger railway stations or from the following address: commended rail, postbus and ship connections. You’ll find all you need to know about departure times, transport Switzerland: Rail Service SBB Tel. ++41 (0) 900 300 300 capacity, prices and the reasons why it’s a good idea to Internet: www.sbb.ch transport bicycles over certain stretches. Thanks to this service, you can conquer steep ascents comfortably and conveniently by rail or bus.

Cycling holidays in Switzerland: Switzerland is a Information and reservations: pedal pushers paradise with a vast variety of routes espe- West Europe, Japan: Telephone 00800 100 200 30* cially suited to an active cycling holiday. Avariety of ar- (free of charge), Mon–Sat, 8.00–20.00 hrs rangements and individual tours are on offer – the choice North America: Toll Free US: 1877 794 8037 of length and route is yours. The array of attractive www.MySwitzerland.com services offered is unique: accommodation, location to location baggage transport, rental points and information *Booking through SDM AG, official Swiss Tourism holiday material. Discover the delights of ”Cycling in Switzerland”. agents www.cycling-in-switzerland.ch Switzerland became a cycling country in 1998 and has Rich in rewarding experiences, healthy, environmentally met with resounding success. Year for year, cyclists pedal friendly and profitable – in short – sustainable cycling between 130 and 150 million kilometres on the ”Cycling tours combined with a variety of rail, bus and boat travel in Switzerland” route network, generating a turnover of have rapidly established themselves as firm favourites CHF 110 to 170 million. Some 100,000 to 200,000 cyc- amongst summer touristic attractions in Switzerland. lists make tours lasting several days, generating 300,000 The aim of the ”Cycling in Switzerland” Foundation is the to 600,000 overnight stays in hotels, youth hostels, pri- further development of national offers for cyclists in an vate accommodation or on farms and camping sites. approved ”Public Private Partnership”.

Uri Schwyz Nidwalden Obwalden Luzern Zürich Glarus Zug Bern Freiburg

Appenzell Appenzell Solothurn Basel-Stadt Basel-Landschaft Schaffhausen Ausserrhoden Innerrhoden St. Gallen Graubünden Aargau Thurgau

BPUK Schweiz Tourismus. Schweizerische Bau-, Planungs- und Umweltschutz- direktoren-Konferenz Schweizer Tessin Waadt Wallis Neuenburg Genf Jura Tourismus-Verband

bfu bpa touring club schweiz upi Verband für Verband Schweizerischer Schweizerische Fabrikanten, Grossisten Beratungsstelle Verkehr, Sport und Importeure der und Freizeit, ATB Zweiradbranche, VFGI für Unfallverhütung

Financial support also received from:

Bundesamt für Strassen ( ASTRA) Office fédéral des routes (OFROU) Ufficio federale delle strade (USTRA) Uffizi federal da vias (UVIAS)

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