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Switzerland - Cycling Switzerland Mittelland Route Bike Tour for Families 2021 Individual Self-Guided 7 days/6 nights

The Mittelland Route is perfect for families. Almost car free bike paths lead along the Aare to the famous waters of the Three-Lakes-Country. On your way you will visit neat old towns, discover astork village and jump into the clear waters of Lake Biel and Lake Murten! A varied and multifaceted week for active families

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Itinerary Day to Day

Day 1: Individual arrival in Solothurn One of the most beautiful medieval city centres awaits you in the small town at the foot of the Weissenstein. If you want, you can visit the Verena Gorge, where a hermit is leading a secluded life.

Day 2: Solothurn-Meienried, approx.20 km The tour takes you along the river past the stork settlement in Altreu. Today's destination is the charming farm of the Käser family, where you will stay overnight in a straw bed. Nearby is a branch of the old Aarewith an observation tower for bird lovers.

Day 3: Meienried-Nidau near Biel, approx.15 km The Aare was tamed in this section with the Nidau-BurenCanal. In the water you can see some power stations and weirs today. You follow the smooth course of the river and reach Lake Biel. There you will setup camp for the night at Nidau harbour and in the evening you can walk to the centre of Biel/Bienne.

Day 4: Nidau near Biel/Bienne-Ins, approx.35 km Fields of vegetables dominate the picture in Seeland. Since the correction of the course of the river Aare, this area is known as the granary of the country. You follow the Mittelland route, which takes you along the shores of Lake Biel. Small villages with restaurants and lidos are situated along the way and offer you opportunities for short stops.

Day 5: Ins-Murten, approx. 15-30 km It' s up to you whether you take the direct route, or take the scenic route over Mont Vully. Today's destination is the small town of Murten. It still has a well-preserved town wall on which you can walkaround the village.

Day 6: Murten-Estavayer-le-Lac, approx.30 km The last tour takes you to the shores of Lake Neuchâtel. Wide belts of reeds spread out before you in this area. From time to time you will pass small fishermen's villages like Chevroux or Portalban. A highlight is the pile dwelling in Gletterens, where huts from the Stone Age have been reconstructed. The medieval town of Estavayer-le-Lac marks the end of your journey..

Day 7:Departure or Extension

Route

Technical Characteristics:

Route Profile: Easy. The route is mostly flat and leads through the Swiss Mittelland. It is perfect for family bike tours with children. Mostly car free and on natural field and forest paths.

Distance: 130-145 km

Travel Season: Departures daily from March 3 to October 17, 2021 Season 1: March 20- 26, April 4- May 7 and September 18 – October 17 Season 2: marcj 27-April 9 and May 8- September 17

Price per Person in Euros Adult Season 1 725.00 Child 2-15 Season 1 548.00 Adult Season 2 758.00 Child Season 2 588.00 Rental Bike 138.00 Children bike/ trailer 87.00 E bike 274.00 Extra Nights Solothurn Adult 54.00 Extra Nights Solothurn Child 54.00 Extra Nights Estaveyer-le-lac Adult 109.00 Extra Nights Estaveyer-le-lac Child 54.00

Accommodation:

3 x 3* hotels , 2 x multi bed room in hostel, 1x sleeping in the hay

Included:

• 6 overnights including breakfast • Daily luggage transport • Guide book • Detailed tour documentation ( 1 per room) • GPS data available • 7 day helpline

Not Included:

• Tourist taxes, payable locally

Bikes

24 Gear Hybrid Bike

E-Bike

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