Cycling holiday in Switzerland between Lake Constance, the Rhine and the Alps

A cycling holiday in Switzerland with Velontour takes you between Lake Constance, the Rhine and the Alps: through Thurgau’s orchards and vineyards, from St. Gallen down to the lake, or between Lake Walen, the Bündner Herrschaft and the mountains of the Heidiland. Velontour takes you to selected regions and destinations where the landscape, regional cuisine, culture and enjoyable cycling go hand in hand.

Switzerland

The Swiss Velontour regions offer two different ways to explore the country by bike. Graubünden–Eastern Switzerland links Lake Constance, fruit-growing and wine-growing regions, towns and alpine scenery. The RheinWelten follow the Rhine from the Oberalp Pass towards Basel, combining scenery, culture and regional culinary highlights along the way.

Grisons - Eastern Switzerland

Grisons and Eastern Switzerland blend Alpine scenery, Lake Constance, vineyards and orchards into relaxed cycling days.

RheinWelten

RheinWelten follows the Rhine from the Oberalp Pass to Basel through river scenery, vineyards and cultural stops.

Destinations for your cycling holiday in Switzerland

St. Gallen-Lake Constance combines urban culture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site with Lake Constance and the Alpstein. In Thurgau on Lake Constance, cycling tours take you past the lake, through orchards, vineyards, castles and farm shops. The Heidiland region brings together Lake Walen, the Grisons wine country, alpine valleys and Bad Ragaz with its thermal waters.

Accommodation as a base for your cycling holiday in Switzerland

First, choose the destination that suits you best, and then select your accommodation as a base for your holiday. On Velontour, you’ll find a selection of accommodations in Switzerland’s gourmet regions. Perhaps you’d like to start out near the Rhine, stay amongst the vineyards, or have Lake Constance and the Pre-Alps within easy reach.

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Cycling holidays in Switzerland: Which destination suits you best?

A cycling holiday in Switzerland doesn’t have to involve steep Alpine passes. In Eastern Switzerland, Lake Constance, rolling hills, vineyards and Alpine scenery are often surprisingly close together.

In Thurgau and Lake Constance, cycling is a particularly enjoyable experience. Around 900 kilometres of cycle paths wind their way through the Lake Constance region, past orchards, vineyards and villages. Along the way, farm shops, wine cellars and country inns invite you to stop for a break.

St. Gallen-Lake Constance combines nature and city life. From the historic abbey district, the route heads towards Lake Constance, whilst the Alpstein shapes the landscape in the background. Wine regions and traditional ‘Erststock-Beizli’ add to the culinary side of Eastern Switzerland.

In Heidiland, the vineyards of the Bündner Herrschaft meet Lake Walen, the Churfirsten and alpine side valleys. After your cycle ride, thermal waters as warm as 36.5 degrees await you in Bad Ragaz.

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How to turn a cycle tour into your cycling holiday in Switzerland

A cycling holiday in Switzerland begins with a simple decision: do you want to set off from the same accommodation every day, or discover new landscapes over several stages?

With a fixed starting point, you can discover a destination bit by bit. Today you might head to Lake Constance, tomorrow through orchards and vineyards, and the next day to a cultural site, a farm shop or Lake Walen. This leaves plenty of time for regional cuisine, swimming, wine and culture alongside your cycling.

If you’d rather move on, the RheinWelten offer a different kind of cycling holiday. Along the Rhine Route, 15 themed regions link the Oberalp Pass with the Rhine towards Basel, bringing together nature, local producers, culture and cuisine.

First, choose your region and destination. Then select your accommodation, cycle tour or cycling holiday. This keeps your cycling holiday flexible enough for spontaneous breaks and exactly those discoveries that make you want to linger a little longer along the way.

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FAQs on cycling holidays in Eastern Switzerland

Where in Switzerland can you go for a leisurely cycle along Lake Constance?

Thurgau and Lake Constance and St. Gallen-Lake Constance are particularly well suited to leisurely cycling around Lake Constance. Thurgau combines lakeside paths, orchards, vineyards and rolling hills; around Rorschach, Lake Constance, the Rhine Delta and views of the Alpstein come together. Thurgau has around 900 kilometres of cycle paths.

Which region in Switzerland is best suited for a cycling holiday with children?

For a cycling holiday with children, Thurgau and Lake Constance are usually the most obvious choice. Lakeside paths, villages, orchard-dotted countryside and opportunities for a dip can all be easily combined into shorter excursions. The region offers around 900 kilometres of cycle paths; however, the length, gradients and level of traffic should still be checked individually for each tour.

Where can I combine cycling with wine, the Alps and a thermal spa?

In Heidiland, you can combine vineyards, alpine scenery and wellness particularly well. Trails lead through the Bündner Herrschaft, past kiwi and fig trees, or to Lake Walen with views of the Churfirsten. After a cycle ride, the Tamina Therme in Bad Ragaz offers thermal water at 36.5 degrees Celsius.

Can I cycle the RheinWelten as a multi-day e-bike tour?

Yes, the RheinWelten can be explored either as a multi-day e-bike tour or by visiting individual themed areas. The itinerary runs from the source of the Rhine in Graubünden to Basel and combines regional cuisine, vineyards, museums and farm shops. There are currently 15 themed areas and 45 local tours on offer.

Thurgau-Lake Constance, St. Gallen-Lake Constance or Heidiland: Which one suits me best?

Thurgau and Lake Constance are synonymous with apple orchards, rolling hills and peaceful cycling by the lake. St. Gallen-Lake Constance combines Lake Constance, urban culture and views of the Alpstein. Heidiland is perfect for wine, Lake Walen, thermal spas and alpine scenery. Velontour is currently showcasing precisely these three Swiss destinations.