The Grimsel Pass - an imposing dam surrounded by a mountainous world of rock and ice. This is the source of the Aare, Switzerland's longest river, which stretches from the Alps past the hills of Jura to the Rhine. You follow the course of the river Aare, visit the deep green Lake Brienz, cross the lively Interlaken and the relaxed capital Bern until you reach the Drei-Seen-Land. The river Aare leads you past the picturesque old town of Solothurn until your journey ends in Switzerland's former capital Aarau. A perfectly signposted, mostly flat cycle route, predominantly on field and forest trails far away from motiorized traffic. Some parts left natural, but most of the tour is done on asphalt roads. On the first stage there are some passages where you have to push your bike and there are some steep parts as well. 7 overnight stays 3* hotel accommodation (4*/ 3* accomodation is available) Breakfast Daily luggage transfers Costs for collecting luggage at the station (for direct arrival and departure) Subsidy for arrival by train Boat ride Interlaken - Thun (Complete tour) Carefully elaborated route description Travel documents (1 x per room) Navigation app and GPS data available SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year Service hotline If you would like to rent a 27-gear bike (195 EUR) or E-bike (360 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5a33343c351a2936352d2e352f282974393537>) Wander the World Without Worry! For your global travel insurance and evacuation services click on this link to get a quote (all quotes are in USD) in just a few moments: [Global Travel Insurance](<https://partner.globalrescue.com/slowtoursptyltd/index.html>) Arrival by public transport on the Grimsel Pass. Departure by public transport from Bad Zurzach. For direct departure: Return your luggage to the partner hotel by 5:00 p.m. at the latest. Departure any day If you would prefer to depart the day after the tour ends, please book an extra night with [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#dcafbdb0b9af9cafb0b3aba8b3a9aeaff2bfb3b1>) Hotel upgrades available on request Extra nights Grimselpass: From 155 CHF p.p (+60 CHF single room) Bad Zurzach: From 115 CHF p.p (+10 CHF single room) Slow Tours offers a number of other [Cycling Tours in Europe](<../../../../search?category=1&start=&keyword=>) Day 1: Individual arrival in Grimselpass Day 2: Grimselpass - Iseltwald, approx. 58km. An imponsant alpine landscape with diversity: Reservoirs and power plants surrounded by icy green-gray granite mountains – a balance act for your eyes. Steep descent to the Aare valley and onwards to Meiringen and the Sherlock Holmes museum. Take a short breather, then at the shore of the Lake of Brienz there is another hill to cross before reaching your stage goal of Iseltwald. Day 3: Iseltwald – Bern, approx. 78km. The turquoise blue Lake of Brienz, clear, quiet and sombre. The deep blue Lake of Thun, shallower, open and lively. In the middle, Interlaken, a trendy tourist and adventure centre, dominated by those icy icons, the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau. Continue with the ship to Thun, the gateway to the Bernese Oberland and from there to the wide Aaretal (Aare Valley): large villages, open fields and a powerful river in lush water meadows. Then follows the entrance to Bern, the cosy capital city of Switzerland and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Day 4: Bern – Biel, approx. 50km. Perfect trio at Wohlensee: bird paradise, power station and nuclear reactor. Follow the Aare into Seeland, a giant vegetable garden thanks to the Hagneckkanal. Behind reeds and woodland, the Bielersee hints at the happy hustle and bustle in bilingual Biel-Bienne. Day 5: Biel – Solothurn, approx. 30km. "Child" of the Jura waters correction: the Nidau-Büren canal and the Häftli loop. The Witi, dry, where hares and storks gather. Nearby, the sluggish meandering Aare. In the distance, the towers of St. Ursen Cathedral announce the baroque town of Solothurn. Day 6: Solothurn – Aarau, ca. 60km. The so-called “ambassadors city” Solothurn is considered to be the most beautiful Baroque city of Switzerland, where Italian Grandezza mixes with French charme and Swiss groundedness. From here, follow the Aare . Aarau, capital of the Canton Aargau in the Swiss Mittelland, is located at the river Aare where city and Canton get their name from. Day 7: Aarau – Bad Zurzach ca. 51km. A family-friendly and delightful route along the Aare River from Aarau to Koblenz, where Aare and Rhine rivers converge. A scenic ride past gabled houses, a few cement factories, wetlands, beavers, birds – and lots of water. From Koblenz continue to Bad Zurzach. Day 8: Departure or Extension. If you prefer to drive yourself but would like to follow our itineraries and hotel choices we can help you with a brand new Renault vehicle - minimum 21 days - and have your itineraries and hotels ready for you. Please email [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection>) for your choice of vehicle and pick-up and drop-off points in European countries. The very best way to see Switzerland is to buy a Swiss Travel Pass that covers all trains including the scenic train services. Email [[email protected]](</cdn-cgi/l/email-protection>) for more details Wander the World Without Worry. Local language barriers. Lost passport. Unexpected medical expenses. Sometimes, our trips don’t go as planned. 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