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Cycling holidays Mittelland-Route Romanshorn - Lausanne

Blue square logo with white number 5 and Swiss flag. Text reads 'Mittelland Route' and 'Veloland Schweiz' for Swiss cycling route 5.
Touring bike & e-bike
7 Days / 6 Nights
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Two cyclists riding on a paved lakeside path on the Mittelland route. The woman wears pink, the man blue. Lake and mountains visible in background.
St. Ursenkirche cathedral with twin green domes dominates Solothurn's skyline. Historic buildings line the Aare River with a bridge crossing.

The essentials at a glance

Cycling tour across the Swiss Mittelland from Romanshorn on Lake Constance to Lausanne on Lake Geneva. The route passes through Winterthur, Zurich, Olten, Solothurn, Biel, and Murten, covering approximately 395 km over 6 cycling days. Easy terrain with gentle hills through the Thurgau region, along the Aare River, and through the Three Lakes region. Highlights include baroque Solothurn, medieval Murten, Roman heritage in Avenches, and the Grande Caricaie nature reserve.

Aare, Three-Lakes-Country & Lake Geneva

This cycle tour begins at Lake Constance and manages to cross Switzerland without climbing any major hills. Apple and pear trees characterise the landscape at the start of the ride in Thurgau, soon alternating with carrot fields in Aargau, vines in the Three Lakes region and mountain panoramas on Lake Geneva. Along the way, the attention to detail that makes Switzerland so beautiful is evident at every turn: stroll through the rose garden in Bischofszell, discover the newly designed baths in Baden, count the 11 altars and bells in Solothurn and stroll through the cobbled streets of Estavayer-le-Lac. The Mittelland Route is a journey for connoisseurs, every detail is just right.

 

Cycling holidays Mittelland-Route Romanshorn - Lausanne
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Touring bike & e-bike
7 Days / 6 Nights
Self-guided tour
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1'375.- CHF
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Zurich
Two cyclists silhouetted against golden sunset sky beside calm lake in Biel Seeland region, with hills in background.

Itinerary

Luggage drop-off in Romanshorn. The rolling hills of the Oberthurgau: apples and pears in plenty, past the beautiful town of Bischofszell into the Hinterthurgau to Münchwilen.

approx. 41 km
325 m
210 m

Useful but unpredictable water from richly forested Tösstal. Culturally and industrially confident Winterthur, a city without airs and graces. Whether with a gentle murmur or a roar, the rut of the «silver birds» announce the arrival of Zurich.

approx. 60 km
365 m
445 m

Through the Furt-valley of the Limmat, the bathing spot Baden, and on to marvel at the Gothic stained glass windows in Königsfelden and yellow irises of the river Aare floodplain, followed by a leisurely ride on the Aare dam to Olten.

approx. 67 km
350 m
390 m

Past baroque-town Solothurn along the meandering Aare to Dreiseenland (three lakes country). Just 130 years ago, this landscape was redesigned by man: the lake level lowered and marshes drained. Seeland is now the scene of intense vegetable cultivation.

approx. 76 km
315 m
275 m

A pleasant ride through the three lakes country. The little medieval town of Murten on the south-east bank of the lake of the same name has preserved its original appearance, with the picturesque alleyways of the Old Town and the pleasant shady arcades.You briefly leave the Mittelland route and travel on regional routes to Murten.

approx. 47 km
215 m
210 m

From medieval Murten to the small city Avenches. The small town of Avenches lies in the wide Broye Plain between the Lakes of Neuchâtel and Murten in the canton of Vaud near the border to the canton of Fribourg. This former capital of Roman Helvetia has a rich and valuable heritage from Roman times.

Now back to Lake Neuchatel. chirping in the reeds, waves lapping at the gentle shore, the Jura is shimmering in the distance. Over 100 species of birds breed in the Grande Cariçaie, the 40-km-long marsh and reed belt along the southern shores of the lake.

approx. 52 km
290 m
300 m

Flat and fertile: Plaine de l’Orbe, framed by Roman mosaics and the rolling hills of Vaud. In Mormont, the watershed of the Rhone and Rhine. Change of scene from the wild waters of the Venoge to the small silver «sea» of Lac Léman.

approx. 52 km
380 m
440 m

Tour character

The route is mostly flat and leads through the Swiss mittelland. It is perfect for family bike tours with children. Mostly car-free and on natural field- and forest paths.

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Charming cobblestone square in Biel surrounded by historic buildings with arcades, outdoor café seating, and a central fountain under leafy trees.
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Prices & dates

Category: Middle-class hotels, 4* hotels in Münchwilen, Zurich-Regensdorf, Biel and Murten

Prices per person in CHF
Historic Berntor clock tower with red roof in Murten's old town, surrounded by traditional Swiss buildings and colorful flowers in foreground.
Medieval castle with round towers reflected in calm lake waters, surrounded by golden reeds and green trees under blue sky.
Twin church towers rise above historic buildings along the Limmat River in Zurich. The Gothic towers reflect in the calm water at sunset.

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned incl. 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 
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline 

Note:

  • 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 in Romanshorn. In case of direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Lausanne. In case of direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5 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 incl. 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 
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline 

Note:

  • 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 in Romanshorn. In case of direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10 a.m. at the latest.

🌱 Departure by public transport from Lausanne. In case of direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 5 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 (145 - 169 cm)
M = 50 cm (170 - 180 cm)
L = 56 cm (181 - 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)

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