Zurich Swiss Chocolate Cycling Tour  

Arrival to Zurich

Zurich – Rapperswil

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.

Details: approx. 45 km á 600 m â 600 m

Train ride Rapperswil – Einsiedeln | Einsiedeln – Brunnen

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.

Details: approx. 45 km á 670 m â 1’115 m

Boat trip Brunnen – Beckenried | Beckenried – Lucerne

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.

Details: approx. 30 km á 220 m â 220 m

Lucerne – Zug

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.

Details: approx. 30 km á 235 m â 250 m

Zug – Zurich

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.

Details: approx. 45 km á 400 m â 380 m

Departure