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Bike routes in Switzerland: the 3 lakes tour
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Type of stay
- Destination Europe
- Location Switzerland
- Duration 9 days
- Difficulty Level Easy
- Validity From April 27th to October 10th
- Minimum age 1 year
- Reference S0901
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Bike routes in Switzerland: the 3 lakes tour
Switzerland invested millions of euros to develop bike routes through the whole country under the brand "Switzerland by bike". The beautiful bike routes are almost interally dedicated bike paths. We selected amongst the most incredible bike routes Switzerland has to offer, those with the best panorama, but also the easiest ones. Enjoy the sightseeing worth the travelling!
Activities : we have selected typical as well as unusual activities that you can book in option. 
Day 1
Arrival in Constance
Walk around the beautiful old medieval city of Constance or make the most of your first day by making a little trip to Mainau Island, the flower island.Day 2
Constance – Schaffhausen
Bike50kmYou ride along the lake to leave Constanz and cross charming little fishermen villages on the swiss side of the lake. You reach Stein-am-Rhein where the houses are totally painted with frescoes. Then follow your way to Schaffhausen, a cute little town protected by the Munot fortress.Day 3
Schaffhausen – Zurich
Bike65kmYou follow your itinerary through Neuhausen up to the Rhin falls, the largest falls in Europ. A boat brings you exactly under the water falls. later on you ride in the Glatt Valley to reach Zurich, international city.Day 4
Zurich – Lachen
Bike40kmRide along the Zurich lake on the coast locally named "Côte d’or" (Golden coast) up to Rapperswil, the roses city, proud of its medieval castle. After crossing the lake on a dyke, on the other side you follow the banks up to the small town of Lachen.Day 5
Lachen – Walenstadt
Bike30kmYou ride along the Linth canal which joins the Zurich lake to the Walenstadt lake up to Weesen. A ferry boat will bring you to Walenstadt. In the background stand the Churfirsten, a chaine of montains in the Pre-Alps.Day 6
Walenstadt – Feldkirch
Bike55kmYou quickly enter the Rhin valley and cross the Lichtenstein. Don’t miss the numerous fortresses overlooking the valley. Feldkirch is already in Austria.Day 7
Feldkirch – Saint-Gallen
Bike45kmKeep on riding along the Rhin river,then catch a small montain train to reach Gais in Appenzell. Here is Heidi’s country, high mountain pastures and cows will be the countryside up to St Gallen. St Gall is one of the most renowned monastery in this part of Europ. The Abbey of St. Gall is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its library contains books which date back to the 9th century.Day 8
Saint-Gallen – Constance
Bike45kmYou slowly ride back to Arbon on the lake. Your way back to Constance is enamelled with the cutest little swiss villages and through apple orchards.Day 9
Departure from Constance
After breakfast take a city tour before returning home or extend your stay. -
Categorie B
You stay in lovely family hostels selected for their style, their service’s quality and their owner’s hospitality. Half-board is optional.* Example of the type of accommodation
Certificat d'immatriculation :
IM094110013
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