Rivers Archives | Swiss Family Fun

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.

Ponti dei Salti Bridge at Lavertezzo & River Swimming

A gorgeous river with crystal clear water in southern Switzerland, a magical spot for swimming and sunbathing on hot summer days.

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Thur River Trail

Easy
2 h
5.5 k
60m
10m

Easy river walk with mountain views near Toggenburg. Good choice in any season, but especially in spring, when mountain trails are closed.

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.

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.

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: Sernf river near Elm

Bike ride along rushing river in Glarnerland with mountain views, partially in forest with some steep sections on dirt paths.

Bike Ride: Reuss river to Bremgarten

Easy
2.5 h
22 k
50m
60m

This easy bike route along the Reuss river is great for families, with lots of places to picnic. The one way route is accessible by train on both ends.

Liechtenstein Alp Valuna river walk

Easy
5.5 k
110m
110m

Easy walk along alpine river to a mountain restaurant and back.

Corsica with Kids: Spelunca Gorge

Easy
1 h
3 k
130m
130m

Hike through a beautiful gorge near Porto, Corsica, where you can swim on hot summer days.