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Cycling holidays Lakes Route Vevey - Lucerne

Blue square logo with white number 9 featuring red Swiss cross, text reads 'Seen-Route Veloland Schweiz' for Swiss cycling route 9.
Touring bike & e-bike
5 Days / 4 Nights
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Golden autumn vineyard rows overlooking Spiez town on Lake Thun, with snow-capped Swiss Alps in the background under clear blue sky.
View from Montreux showing colorful autumn flowers in foreground, Lake Geneva with mountains and town buildings reflected in calm water.

The essentials at a glance

Moderate cycling tour from Vevey to Lucerne through Switzerland's lake region. The route covers approximately 227 km over 5 days, passing through Gruyères cheese country, the Pays-d'Enhaut, Simmental valley, and along Lakes Thun and Brienz. Highlights include a boat ride from Spiez to Interlaken, traditional wooden chalets, and scenic alpine landscapes. Daily luggage transfers and digital navigation included.

Pure, idyllic alps

The Lakes-Route deserves its name, because many lakes touch the route from its beginning at Lake Geneva to its goal at Lake Lucerne. The Route leads through some outstanding touristic regions with great sounding names: Montreux, Gruyères, Gstaad, Interlaken and Lucerne… Whoever completes the Lakes-Route, has seen the most beautiful corners of Switzerland.

 

Cycling holidays Lakes Route Vevey - Lucerne
moderate
Touring bike & e-bike
5 Days / 4 Nights
Self-guided tour
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999.- CHF
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Thun Castle with white stone towers and red conical roofs surrounded by green forest, with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Bridge in Luzern

Itinerary

Luggage drop-off in Vevey. Cycle along quiet roads to the home of Switzerland's most popular cheese, Gruyère. The Gruyère region will enchant you with its mild to pungent symphony of green melancholy, cheerful cowbells and fascinating traditions.

approx. 40 - 50 km
600 – 855 m
500 – 735 m

Postcard country Switzerland: cheeseries, chalets with carved wooden facades, a fascinating tradition of paper cutting and snow-covered Alpine peaks. Away from the idyll, the Pays d’Enhaut and the Saaneneland are a magnificent landscape, animated by the haze of celebrity and happy mountain goers.

approx. 46 km
600 m
315 m

In Simmental, you will be amazed by the artistically decorated wooden houses and will never get tired of watching the rubber dinghy and canoe enthusiasts dancing on the waves of the popular Simme river. Another water sports paradise awaits you in Spiez on the picturesque Lake Thun.

approx. 53 km
385 m
810 m

The boat takes you from Spiez to Interlaken. On the shores of Lake Brienz, the route climbs steeply in places up to Meiringen and then continues by train over the Brünig Pass. You reach the canton of Obwalden, a charming pre-Alpine landscape with scattered settlements, sparkling lakes and long traditions.

approx. 60 km
1'080 m
1'170 m

As soon as you get a glimpse of the Lake of Lucerne, the Pilatus is in your path. Bay after bay right to Lucerne, a fixed point for every tourist. After arriving in Lucerne, luggage pick-up and individual departure.

approx. 34 km
210 m
260 m

Itinerary

Luggage drop-off in Vevey. Quiet roads lead you to the source of the most popular cheese of Switzerland: the Gruyère, which shares its name with the region. A recent symphony of green melancholy, cowbells and customs.

approx. 40 km
650 m
240 m

Postcard country Switzerland: cheeseries, chalets, snowy mountains, cable cars, hotel scent and papercutting. Away from the idyll, the Pays d’Enhaut and the Saaneneland are a magnificent landscape, animated by the haze of celebrity and happy mountain goers.

approx. 41 km
590 m
340 m

The artfully decorated wooden houses of the Simmental are among the most beautiful in Europe. The Simme remains a wild river that demands a lot from dinghy riders. On to Spiez, a water sports paradies on the cheerful lake Thun.

approx. 53 km
300 m
730 m

A boat ride from Spiez to Interlaken in the morning. On the shore of Lake Brienz there is a steep ascent to Meiringen to be completed where you can take the train across the Brünigpass. You reach Obwalden: a small Canton, a big Valley, a pre-alpine landscape with scattered villages, flat lakes and long traditions.

approx. 60 km
1'450 m
1'200 m

As soon as you get a glimpse of the Lake of Lucerne, the Pilatus is in your path. Bay after bay right to Lucerne, a fixed point for every tourist. After arriving in Lucerne, luggage pick-up and individual departure.

approx. 33 km
210 m
290 m

Tour character

The route is naturally flat along the many lakes - but there are smaller and larger inclines to overcome between the bodies of water: Less sporty cyclists are therefore advised to use an electric bike, which is particularly suitable for this route. Sporty cyclists tackle the stages on touring bikes and shorten the route by public transport if necessary.

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moderate

 

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Prices & dates

Category: middle class hotels

Prices per person in CHF
Panoramic view from Rochers de Naye showing Montreux town along Lake Geneva's shoreline, surrounded by green hills and mountains under blue sky.
Aerial view of Spiez Castle with its distinctive tower overlooking Lake Thun, surrounded by green hills and mountains in the background.
Gruyères Castle perched on a forested hilltop with the Moléson mountain range in the background under a cloudy sky.

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned with breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfer
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Boat ride Spiez - Interlaken
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Travel documents (1 x per room)
  • Navigation app and GPS data available
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Optional funicular ride Vevey – Le Mont Pèlerin not included (approx. CHF 6. with half fare card and bike)
  • Optional train ride Meiringen – Brünigpass not included (approx. CHF 5.- with
  • half fare card and bike)
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection) 

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Vevey. For direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Lucerne. For direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.

Arrival by train

Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.

On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.

Travel documents "digital"

We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.

In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:

  • Your travel program
  • Luggage tags
  • Description of how to use the app
  • Any vouchers
     

The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned with breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Boat ride Spiez - Interlaken
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline

Note:

  • Optional funicular ride Vevey - Le Mont Pèlerin not included (approx. CHF 6.- with half-fare card and bike).
  • Optional train ride Meiringen – Brünigpass not included (approx. CHF 5.- with
  • half fare card and bike)
  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Reservation fee of CHF 20.- per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection) 

 

Optional Extras:

  • Return transfer from Lucerne to Vevey. CHF 550 per ride (max. 4 persons) or CHF 660.- per ride (max. 7 persons). Reservation needed, payable in advance.

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Vevey. For direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Lucerne. For direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5:00 p.m. at the latest.

Arrival by train

Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.

On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.

Travel documents "digital"

We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.

In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:

  • Your travel program
  • Luggage tags
  • Description of how to use the app
  • Any vouchers
     

The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.

Our rental bikes

Silver Countrybike touring bicycle with 27-speed gearing, front and rear racks, fenders, and disc brakes on white background.
27-speed Country Bike

Our 27-gear, Tour de Suisse branded country bike is a robust and comfortable touring bike.

S = 44 cm (150 - 172 cm)
M = 50 cm (172 - 186 cm)
L = 56 cm (186 - 196 cm)
White Flyer Gotour 4 e-bike with step-through frame, black battery pack, rear rack, and disc brakes on white background.
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Eurotrek
Electric bike 25 km/h

Our Flyer C8.1 features a high level of comfort, easy handling and state-of-the-art technology. NB: minimum age 16 years (or 14 years with moped licence)

XS = 41cm (bis 160cm)
S = 45cm (160-170cm)
M = 50cm (170-180cm)
L = 55cm (ab 180cm)

4.9 out of 5 stars

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