Traverse through Switzerland's stunning scenery between the German and Italian borders on this bicycle tour from southern Lake Constance to the northern point of Lake Maggiore. Enjoy astounding scenery, fantastic cycling, and Swiss culture. Experience Swiss precision and quietness on the shores of Lake Constance as you head towards the Austrian border, cycling on the Rhine route through vineyards and past the impressive Rhine Gorge. After a short break at the monastery of Disentis, continue south into the rocky landscape of the Lukmanier pass, an old, almost forgotten trade route, to your final destination of Lake Maggiore along the Italian border. This self-guided tour offers a journey through diverse Swiss landscapes, from the gentle shores of Lake Constance to the rugged Lukmanier pass and the Italian-influenced Lake Maggiore. Highlights include the Bündner Herrschaft garden and winery, the Rhine Gorge, the Monastery of Disentis, and the castles and city wall of Bellinzona. The tour includes 7 nights accommodation in 3- and 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, a standard touring bike, daily luggage transfers, a navigational app with GPS and route descriptions, and the Ticino Ticket for inclusive services and discounts. A subsidy for train arrival and a service hotline are also provided. The route features flat and easy-going terrain near Lake Constance and in the Rhine valley, transitioning to a steady ascent from Chur. Some rough roads are encountered in the Rhine Gorge, with the most challenging part being the stage over the Lukmanier pass, which can be shortened by public transport. Expect some traffic around Bellinzona, with cycling mainly on paths and calm side roads in Ticino. Arrival is at Zurich (ZRH) airport with the nearest train station in Kreuzlingen. Departure is from Locarno, Switzerland, with regular train connections to Zurich. Parking is available at the Kreuzlingen railway station.
Arrival to Constance/Kreuzlingen
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Rorschach/Surroundings– Buchs SG
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Buchs SG–Chur
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Chur–Disentis
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Disentis–Lukmanierpass–Biasca
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Biasca–Locarno
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