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Category: Biking

Easy
3 h
25 k
170m
170m

Lovely spring bike ride along blossoming apple orchards and bright yellow fields. The route includes the Alnau Apfelweg theme trail, which can be done on bike or by foot.

Eastern Switzerland

Bike ride: Limmat river path from Zürich to Baden

Easy
2 h
20 k
130m
150m

Easy bike ride from Zürich to Baden on a wide dirt path along the Limmat river. You can customize the route from 5 to 28 km as needed.

Linthebene Family Bike Ride

Moderate
2 h
23 k
40m
40m

Easy bike ride through Swiss farm fields with mountain views. Paved path on low traffic country roads and separate bike lanes, safe for families. Nice playground at halfway point for reward and picnic. 23 km loop, accessible by public transport.

Aarau Aare River Path (Biking & Walking)

Moderate
3 h
25 k
90m
120m

Flat, easy ride along the Aare river, through forests and farmland, with picnic spots on the water. Flexible distances from 7 to 25 km or longer, accessible by train. After the ride, you can reward kids with a visit to the nearby Frey chocolate factory.

Pfäffikersee Rundweg • Circular path around lake for walking and bikes

Easy
2 h
11 k
40m
40m

Walk or bike around this beautiful lake near Zurich with fun extras for kids, including a tourist farm, lake swimming, and playground.

Biking along Lake Constance (Bodensee)

Families will love the bike path around Lake Constance, which is flat, well marked, with playgrounds, cafes, swimming and other services along the route.

Bike Ride: Glatt River

Easy
1.5 h
11.5 k
90m
150m

A nice bike and skating route along the Glatt river, about 11 km mostly on a wide, paved path along the water, away from car traffic. It’s designated for skating but bikes are allowed.

Bike Ride: Töss River Valley

Easy
3 h
17.5 k
110m
270m

This bike and skating route follows a small river on paved path, mostly separate from traffic, in fields and forests, with a few sections in quiet neighborhoods. Lots of picnic areas and even a playground. Flexible distances from 4 to 20 km or longer. Accessible by train.

Bike Ride: Lorze River to Lake Zug

Moderate
1.5 h
14.4 k
30m
300m

Bike ride from the hills above Zug along the Lorze river ending at Lake Zug, about 14 km one way. Visit the Höllgrotten cave along the way. Accessible by bus.

Bike Ride: Zimmerberg to Gattiker Weiher

Beautiful ride along the Zimmerberg hills southwest of Zurich, ending at two little lakes in a nature preserve. About 17 km there and back.

Klewenalp Stockhütte Mountain Scooter

Fun 5 km mountain scooter run in near Luzern with beautiful lake and mountain views. Best to combine with one of our suggested hikes in the area.

Lake Lucerne Region

SlowUp Bike Events in Switzerland

All around Switzerland, you’ll find SlowUp events, where roads are closed to car traffic and bikes take over. It’s not a race, but more of a street party, with lots of fun activities along the route. Here’s some tips from our recent experience at SlowUp Ticino.

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