#1 Round trip in the Bündner Herrschaft GR
The Bad Ragaz e-bike station next to the Tamina Therme is one of the best in the country: here, you can be sure that every rented e-bike is impeccably maintained and that newcomers getting on an electric-powered bike for the first time are patiently instructed on how to handle the rideable contraption. The operators also readily provide information about possible routes in the Heidiland vacation region. The easy round tour through the hilly Bündner Herrschaft is perfect for beginners, because the 26 km long route runs mostly on bike paths or small roads and the pure riding time is only two hours. From Bad Ragaz, the route first crosses the Rhine to the other, sunnier side of the valley. Here, the winegrowing villages of Fläsch, Maienfeld, Jenins and Malans nestle gently into the extensive, gently sloping vineyards and orchards. Our route crosses the villages in this order and in a leisurely up and down. Connoisseurs are spoiled for choice as to where to stop - highly recommended is the "Alte Torkel" with its spectacularly panoramic terrace. From Malans the tour continues via Landquart and then along the Rhine back to the starting point, where you can finally dive into the Tamina Therme.
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#2 On the Rhine Route from Kreuzlingen to Schaffhausen TG/SH
Just a moment ago, there was the seeming endlessness of the Constance Bay in the Upper Lake Constance, already a few thousand birds are chirping, whistling, screeching above the nature reserve of the Wollmatinger Ried. We continue on to Gottlieben, where the well-kept half-timbered houses line the Seerhein. The scenery at Untersee widens anew, the view sweeps: there the park-surrounded Arenenberg Castle near Mannenbach. There is the vegetable and monastery island of Reichenau on the German side of the lake. Further west, the Höri peninsula, also on the other shore. At Mammern, the Untersee flows into the Hochrhein. Hohenklingen Castle towers over the richly decorated town of Stein am Rhein. A few river loops further on, Diessenhofen with its historic wooden bridge is worth a stop. In Schaffhausen, the varied, 48 km long tour ends (well marked as Rhine Route, stage 6). If you are early enough, you can make the return trip along the same route on a scheduled boat (limited space available for bicycles).
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#3 Appenzell Route AI/AR/SG
The Appenzellerland is a symbol of rural peace. On this 69 km round trip, signposted as Veloland Route No. 42, you can get to the bottom of this idyllic piece of Switzerland. After an energizing breakfast at the starting point and destination of Appenzell, you're ready to go: The route via Gais, Oberegg, Walzenhausen, Heiden, Rehetobel to St. Gallen offers a backdrop ready for a home movie, green and gentle and wild at the same time - the Alpstein massif with the Säntis at your back, then the Rhine valley deep below and to the north the wide panorama of Lake Constance in front of your handlebars. In St. Gallen, you can fortify yourself in one of the many old town taverns or refresh yourself in the natural waters of the Drei Weiheren in the St. Georgen district. The remaining 15 kilometers, which leads via the village of Stein (with its show dairy) back to the small town of Appenzell, can be tackled leisurely. By the way: Five kilometers west of Appenzell, the "Appenzeller Huus" in Gonten is a good choice for all those who like to eat well after a day close to nature and want to spend the night in a real Appenzell house that is completely modern inside. Bike rental stations of Rent a Bike are available at the train stations of Appenzell and St. Gallen.
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#4 Lake Thun Loop BE
The deep blue lake can be circled on a four-and-a-half-hour bike tour. Starting point of the 55 km long, moderately difficult route in front of the most beautiful alpine scenery is for example Sigriswil. From there, the route initially heads west via Oberhofen and Hünibach to Thun. Here it is worthwhile to stop off at one of the old town restaurants located directly on the Aare, such as the "Waisenhaus". The route continues via Gwatt and Spiez to Krattigen. This is followed by a challenging climb to the suspension bridge in Leissigen and a challenging descent to Därligen. Alternatively, you can bypass the section by cycling along the main road from Krattigen via the village of Leissigen to Därligen (follow the signposting for Lakes Route No. 9). The last stage leads via Matten near Interlaken and Merligen back to Sigriswil, with the highlight at the end: the thrilling Sigriswil panorama bridge crossing the Gummischlucht gorge - at 340 meters one of the longest and at 182 meters one of the highest pedestrian bridges in the world.
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#5 On the Heart Route through the Emmental LU/BE
The "Herzroute 99" and its loops are perfectly signposted cycling routes. These lead along a total of 720 km of low-traffic paths and in a total of thirteen stages from Romanshorn to Lausanne. The classic "Ur-Etappe" (today the sixth stage of the entire Tour de Suisse) winds its way over 63 km from the small town of Willisau in Lucerne to Burgdorf. Initially heading west, one dives into the Oberaargau region before this peaceful rural part of the canton of Bern becomes increasingly hilly towards the south and turns more and more into the Emmental. A region like in the picture book "Unsere heile Schweiz": Villages nestled in valley hollows, lush green meadows, in between stately houses with their typical roofs extended far beyond the facade and the lovingly tended flower and vegetable gardens. From Otterbachegg at the latest, the route builds up to a scenic crescendo, and at the hamlet of Eggerdingen, it is worth taking a detour to the Lueg lookout mountain, where you are rewarded with a phenomenal view of the Napf region and the Bernese Alps. This area also hides some of the most beautiful Emmental country inns, such as the "Hirschen" or the country inn Lueg in Kaltacker. Also in the further course of the route, at Affoltern, where the Emmental show dairy is located, and around Sumiswald, where for example the village of Trachselwald is worth a detour, one likes to believe the cows that they are happy here and therefore deliver proper milk for the holey cheese. In the last section from Lützelflüh along the Emme riverbank path, Burgdorf Castle can be seen overlooking the valley from afar.
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www.hirschenkaltacker.ch
www.lueg.ch
www.emmentaler-schaukaeserei.ch

#6 Tour du Lac de Morat FR/VD
The smallest of the three large Jura lakes (after Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Biel) has a very special grace that can be experienced most impressively on a leisurely circumnavigation on two wheels. The route leads from Murten or Sugiez clockwise, mostly close to the shore, once around the lake; on the northern side of the lake with an ascent of 250 meters in altitude to the sunny Mont Vully, which is crisscrossed by various hiking and biking trails, with the hotel-restaurant "Le Mont Vully" as a possible stop for refreshments. Between Môtier and Sugiez, the 5 km long vineyard trail "La Riviera" leads through the vineyards. The 28 km long tour can be shortened at various places by boat. Bicycles are transported free of charge. If you feel like a refreshing swim in the lake halfway along the trail: One of the longest sandy beaches in the country stretches out near Salavaux. The Romantik Hôtel de L'Ours in Sugiez at the northeast end of the lake is a charming place to stay.
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#7 Circumnavigation of Lake Neuchâtel NE/VD/FR
This wonderful circular cycling route with ever-changing views of Lake Neuchâtel is a remarkable 108 km long, but has few climbs, so the route can easily be completed in eight to ten hours of riding for both e-bikers and well-trained cyclists. The tour starts in Neuchâtel in a southwesterly direction and first crosses the wine-growing communities of Auvernier, Cortaillod and Saint-Aubin. After a two and a half hour ride, the small town of Yverdon-les-Bains is reached at the end of the lake. From here on, nature becomes more pristine along the flat southeastern shore and is flanked by extensive, protected green zones - from the Champ-Pittet marshland near Yverdon to the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve and the Chablais de Cudrefin at the mouth of the Broye. Estavayer-le-Lac is a good intermediate stage for a rest. Then it's back to Neuchâtel via Cudrefin, optionally by scheduled boat. Good to know: There is a Rent a Bike rental station at the Neuchâtel train station.
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#8 "Route du vignoble de La Côte" from Morges to Nyon VD
The timelessly beautiful winegrowing villages of La Côte, the belt of land between the two towns of Morges and Nyon, exude a Mediterranean serenity. Hardly anything disturbs the eye. A great harmony lies over the vineyards gently rising from Lake Geneva to the Jura, which are covered by a network of car-free concrete roads on which the largest wine-growing region in Vaud can be explored with great pleasure on two wheels. After starting in Morges, the route passes through Vufflens-le-Château, Denens, Aubonne, Féchy, Mont-sur-Rolle, Tartegnin, Gilly, Bursins, Luins, Coinsins, Duillier to Nyon. Always in view: The expanse of Lac Léman and behind it the Alpine chain with Mont Blanc. Distance: 35 km (ascent 600 m, descent 580 m). Recommended stop: Auberge La Clef d'Or in Bursinel.
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#9 Through the heart of the Rhone Route VS/VD

The altogether eight-part "Rhone Route" leads on 350 km from Andermatt over the Furka Pass through the Goms, the Rhone Valley and along the entire Lake Geneva to Geneva. The combined stages 4 and 5 between Sierre and Montreux (89 km, altitude difference approx. 360 m) are suitable for a leisurely day tour. The middle Rhone valley between Sierre and Fully on the Rhone knee has a very special charm - and is characterized over longer stretches by vineyards, some of which are laid out on breathtakingly steep terraces. Sion, which is reached after an hour's drive from the starting point in Sierre, is definitely worth a stroll through town, perhaps with lunch at "Le Coq en pâte" or at the restaurant "La Sitterie". Then the route continues over the bathing lakes "Les Iles de Sion", which many cyclists will enjoy, and you are already immersed in the rich fruit culture. At Evionnaz to Martigny you pass the nature reserve Les Follatères, and after Saint-Maurice with the monastery of the same name the valley opens up to the vastness of the Chablais wine-growing area with Aigle and Yvorne. On a splendid bike path, you ride along the river towards Lake Geneva.
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#10 From Cardada via Val Resa to Locarno TI
Cardada Cimetta, Locarno's local mountain, can be easily climbed by bike: First with the funicular from Locarno station square to Madonna del Sasso, then with the cable car to Cardada. If you are in good shape or have electric motor assistance, the 1130 meters of altitude on 17 km of winding paths can of course also be done on two wheels. Either way, the panorama from the Cardada viewpoint of Lake Maggiore, the Magadino plain and the Alpine rim is spectacular. By the way, the chairlift from Cardada (1340 m) to Cimetta (1670 m) leads even higher - here additional views and insights into the valleys Vallemaggia, Onsernone and Centovalli open up. For the bikers, the descent follows from Cardada, or rather the rapid ride down, on 6 km of single trails through the Val di Resa and then on another 7 km of asphalt road back to Locarno.
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www.cardada.ch