Are you looking for the next adrenaline rush and a unique opportunity to experience nature up close? Then grab your bike and discover the breathtaking bike tours that the Swiss Alps have to offer. Whether you are looking for challenging mountain bike tours, relaxed bike tours through picturesque landscapes or exciting bike tours in the numerous bike parks – here you will find the perfect route for every taste and every level. Be inspired by the diversity and beauty of Switzerland and get ready for unforgettable experiences on two wheels!
Top 10 bike and cycle tours in Switzerland (2024)
King's stage from Bettmeralp
- Breathtaking glacier view
- Varied single trails
Experience the technically demanding descent from View Point Bettmerhorn with breathtaking glacier views and the longest trail on the cable car tour. Enjoy challenging passages and idyllic villages on the way down into the valley.
Perfect for experienced bikers looking for a challenge.
- Bettmeralp (VS)
- Difficult
- 2h
The Runca Trail - a must for all bikers
- Best flow trail in Switzerland
- Combination of pump track and nature
The Runca Trail has popularized mountain biking in Laax and is a must for every biker. Beginners can roll down gentle waves, while advanced riders can fly over challenging jumps and curves.
Mountain bikers of all experience levels who are looking for maximum riding fun.
- Flims (GR)
- Medium
- 1h
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Bachalpsee Loop with a unique view
- Breathtaking alpine panoramas
- Picturesque Bachalpsee
Experience a varied mountain bike tour with a breathtaking Alpine panorama around the Bachalpsee lake. The 13-kilometre descent offers rocky slabs, stepped passages, meadow and forest sections.
Mountain bike beginners and advanced riders who want to improve their riding technique.
- Grindelwald (BE)
- Difficult
- 5h 30min
Down the Schwanden-Brienz bike trail
- 1200 meter long course
- Adventurous overpasses and steep bends
The Schwanden-Brienz bike trail leads along the Lammbach stream through the forest and offers exciting obstacles such as ramps, jumps and steep bends. An ideal adventure for all bike fans!
Perfect for adrenaline junkies and nature lovers.
- Brienz (BE)
- Easy
- 15min
Trans Grischun - four stages through Graubünden
Discover Graubünden in all its diversity on the multi-day Trans Grischun gravel bike tour. From high alpine passes to picturesque mountain villages, this 201 km route with an altitude difference of 5460 meters offers a unique gravel bike adventure.
Perfect for experienced and adventurous gravel bikers.
- Oberalppass (UR)
- Difficult
- 5h 50min
- Obersaxen (GR)
- Medium
- 3h 55min
- Castrisch (GR)
- Difficult
- 9h
- Scuol (GR)
- Difficult
- 3h 30min
Long freeride tour from the Weissfluhjoch
- Endless single trails
- Spectacular mountain landscapes
Experience a long freeride tour from the Weissfluhjoch over the Chörbschhorn and the Rinerhorn into the Sertig valley. This tour offers you endless single trails and breathtaking mountain landscapes.
Perfect for experienced mountain bikers looking for a challenge.
- Davos Dorf (GR)
- Medium
- 5h
Past four lakes with a mountain panorama
- Breathtaking mountain lakes
- Magnificent mountain panorama
The “Express” 4-lake bike tour offers crystal-clear mountain lakes and a wonderful mountain panorama. Enjoy the magnificent trails and breathtaking scenery.
Ideal for experienced mountain bikers.
- Engelberg (OW)
- Medium
- 6h 30min
Ducanfurgga - in the midst of nature
- Spectacular alpine landscape
- World-class trail
The Ducanfurgga tour takes you through untouched nature and offers spectacular alpine landscapes. A must for anyone who loves epic trails.
Perfect for adventure seekers and nature lovers.
- Filisur (GR)
- Difficult
- 9h 45min
Up to the Klöntalersee and down the flow trail
- Magnificent view of Klöntal
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Ideal for beginners
The Glarus flow trail offers an exciting descent with breathtaking views of the Klöntal valley. Ideal for beginners and children who enjoy jumps and bends.
Ideal for families and beginners.
- Glarus (GL)
- Medium
- 2h 30min
Gravel Tour in the Gantrisch Nature Park
- Breathtaking viewpoints
- Historic Blackwater Bridge
This circular tour takes you from the Swiss Bike Park via Niederscherli and the Schwarzwasserbrücke bridge to Schwarzenburg. Enjoy the picturesque landscape and historical sights along the way.
Ideal for gravel bike enthusiasts and nature lovers.
- Oberried (BE)
- Difficult
- 5h 15min
Can’t wait to experience these tours? Then get on your bike and explore the diverse bike tours that Switzerland has to offer. Whether you cycle through the idyllic river valleys, climb the impressive peaks of the Alps or discover the hidden insider tips in the green hills – you’ll find the perfect tour for you here. So, what are you waiting for? Get your bike, feel the wind in your face and experience pure freedom and adventure.
