Cycling in Switzerland 's Chocolate Region

by The Natural Adventure Company
Region
switzerland's chocolate region
Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

The sweetest of holidays, cycling in Switzerland's chocolate region, taking in the lakelands of Sihlsee, Brunnen, Zug and Lucerne. A seven day self-guided holiday that’s a favourite with families, it starts and ends in Zürich, with highlights including easy cycle paths, putting your bike on the boat to cross Lake Brunnen, and of course chocolate stops such as the Lindt & Sprüngli factory and Aeschbach Chocolatier. One of the cycling highlights is the challenging ascent to Ibergeregg Pass (1,406m), with superb views across Lake Lucerne. E-bikes are available on this tour, also reachable by rail.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Zürich

Zürich

Day 2: Zürich – Rapperswil

43 km 465 m

D1

Zürich – Rapperswil

Day 3: Rapperswil - Brunnen

43 km 540 m

D1

Rapperswil - Brunnen

Day 4: Brunnen - Lucerne

30 km 220 m

D1

Brunnen - Lucerne

Day 5: Lucerne - Zug

31 km 225 m

D1

Lucerne - Zug

Day 6: Zug – Zürich

32 km 320 m

D1

Zug – Zürich

Day 7: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the switzerland's chocolate region

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