Slow Tours

Overview

This bike tour is all about the sweetest temptation that Switzerland has to offer. While Lindt and Cailler are enjoyed all around the world, there are countless smaller chocolate manufacturers producing at the highest standards. The tour starts off comfortably through the midland of the Aargau and leads you to the shore of the Lake of Lucerne. You continue through Zug and finally the sun will shine on your face all the way along the coast of the Lake of Zurich- as it should be on a bike tour for connoisseurs. A route for people who know how to enjoy themselves. Perfectly marked and signed bike trails lead you through the most beautiful sceneries of central Switzerland. The route is almost continuously paved and often leads on tranquil side roads or designated bike paths. In cities like Zurich or Lucerne one has to be mindful of traffic. 6 nights 3* and 4* hotel accommodation, Breakfast, Daily luggage transfers (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg), Subsidy for arrival by train, Chocolate tour at Lindt & Sprungli, Boat trip Brunnen - Beckenried, Visit the ChocoWelt & create a chocolate bar at Aeschbacher Chocolatier, Carefully elaborated route description, Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year, Service hotline. Arrival by public transport to Zurich HB. For direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest. Departure by public transport from Zurich HB. For direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 05:00 p.m. at the latest. Extra nights in Zurich: From 165 CHF p.p (+140 CHF single room). Daily departure. You will leave the town and ride through the suburbs of Zurich to Kilchberg which is the hometown of the world-famous Swiss Chocolate brand Lindt & Sprüngli. After guided tour through the Chocolateria you will decorate your very own chocolate bar. With this souvenir in your lunch bag you will continue through the rolling hills of the so called “Hirzel” from where you will descend back to the shores of Lake Zurich. By train up to Einsiedeln. If you are in the mood for some history, you can visit the famous monastery before starting your cycle tour through the swampy shores of Lake Sihlsee. Todays’ challenge is the ride up to the pass Iberegg from where you will have a fantastic view on the close alpine peaks and Lake Lucerne. Your ride takes you through the small village of Schwyz and ends on the shores of the lake in Brunnen. You will take the boat to reach the other side of the lake and start your trip in Beckenried. This part is easy and flat, you will ride past a small airfield and through the village of Stansstad. Now you are back at the lake and a peaceful ride on the shores of the peninsula Kastanienbaum takes you to the city centre of Lucerne. The mostly flat stage connects the cities of Lucerne and Zug. An attractive bike trail leads you along the Reuss towards the Zugerland. On your way you make a stop in Root to visit the exciting world of Chocolatier Aeschbach. To finish, you visit the beautiful old town of Zug with its neat lake side promenade. Todays tour leads through the natural park Sihlwald. A little paradise right at Zurichs doorstep. Stroll along the world famous Bahnhofstrasse before getting on your bike one last time.

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