Tour
Individual arrival in Zurich. Allow enough time to explore Zurich and start your cycling tour relaxed.
After breakfast, hop on your bike and head out of town, past small suburbs, to Kilchberg, home to Lindt & Sprüngli, one of the world's most famous chocolate brands. On a tour of the chocolateria, you will experience the world of chocolate with all your senses. With the seductive scent of chocolate in your nose, you will then cycle through the moraine landscape of Hirzel and roll leisurely down to Pfäffikon. A ride over the dam to Rapperswil is the perfect end to your tour.
You start the day with a train ride from Rapperswil to Einsiedeln. Once there, be sure to take a detour to the world-famous monastery. Then continue along the marshy shores of Lake Sihl and up to the Iberegg Pass. The striking peak of the Großer Mythen, often referred to as the “Matterhorn of Central Switzerland,” accompanies you on your journey to the shores of Lake Lucerne.
The first part of today's stage is a picturesque boat trip across Lake Lucerne. You will travel by boat from Brunnen to Beckenried on the opposite shore of the lake. From there, you will cycle past the Pilatus Works airfield and reach the lake again at Stansstad. The route continues along the lake shore on a scenic route across the Kastanienbaum peninsula to the center of Lucerne.
Today's stage is almost flat and connects the two cities of Lucerne and Zug. You will first follow the course of the Reuss River on an attractive bike path, cycling leisurely along the riverbank. Root is worth a stop: here you will find the world of chocolate maker Aeschbach, where you can learn about the art of chocolate making and, of course, sample some delicious specialties. Finally, you will reach Zug, whose old town will enchant you with its historic buildings, romantic alleys, and lively squares. You can end the day along the well-maintained promenade of Lake Zug, letting your gaze wander over the water and the surrounding mountains - a perfect end to an enjoyable stage.
Your final stage takes you to Sihlwald Nature Park - a small natural idyll just outside Zurich. But before you start pedaling, it's worth taking a stroll along the world-famous Bahnhofstrasse. Then hop on your bike one last time and enjoy the ride through this green oasis.
Unfortunately, your cycling tour on the trail of Swiss chocolate has come to an end and it's time to make your individual journey home. We would be happy to extend your stay in Zurich.
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Prices / Dates
Services / Info
- Accomodation with breakfast in mid-range hotels
- Room with bath/WC
- Luggage transport (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
- Chocolate tour at Lindt & Sprüngli
- Boat trip Brunnen - Beckenried incl. bike
- Visit to ChocoWelt & creation of a chocolate bar at Aeschbacher Chocolatier
- SwitzerlandMobility Plus subscription for one year
- Digital route guidance via smartphone app
- Tips for preparing your trip
- Tourist information
- 7-day hotline service
Below you will find specific information about the Swiss Chocolate Tour. If you have any further questions about the tour, please do not hesitate to call us: Tel.: 06421 - 886890.
Arrival by train
Zurich can be reached by train from all major cities in Germany. You can find the latest timetable and price information at: www.bahn.de or www.sbb.ch.
Parking facilities
There are various parking garages in Zurich itself, which are rather expensive at around CHF 4 - 6,00. Alternatives include Park & Ride parking lots on the outskirts of the city, which cost between CHF 10,00 and CHF 20,00 per day. You will receive further information about parking options with your travel documents approximately two weeks before arrival.
Condition of the cycle path
The cycle route is perfectly signposted, almost entirely paved, and often runs along quiet side roads or dedicated cycle paths. The hilly ride over the Hirzel and the crossing of the Iberegg Pass require a certain level of fitness. Traffic is to be expected in the city centers of Zurich and Lucerne.
Available rental bikes
27-speed bikes with low step-through frames, derailleur gears, and freewheel are available. Electric bikes are also available. Simply indicate your preference when booking.
Means of payment in Switzerland
For Switzerland, we recommend exchanging your money into Swiss francs, although you can also pay in euros. Swiss francs can be conveniently withdrawn from ATMs using a debit or credit card.
Extra costs that are not included in the tour price
Any tourist tax and charging fees for bicycle batteries are not included in the tour price and must therefore be paid at the hotel.
The train journey from Rapperswil to Einsiedeln, including bicycles, is not included in the price of the trip (cost approx. CHF 18 per person).
7 day hotline service
Just in case the bike chain breaks, flooding makes it impossible to continue your tour or any other nasty surprise: You can reach us seven days a week and we will do anything to help you as fast as possible.
Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements and no health formalities to be considered for this trip.
Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.
For this trip, we recommend using digital travel documents in the spirit of sustainability. However, you can still select printed travel documents with a cycling map during the booking process if you wish.
Please note that prices may vary depending on your selection.
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Nicole Janke