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Cycling holidays North-South Midlands & Lake Lucerne

Cycling: North-South-Route

Across the alps from Liestal to Altdorf

The North-South Route connects two of the most beautiful cities of Switzerland. It starts at the tripoint in Basel and crosses the Jura mountains to Lucerne. Further through central Switzerland to Altdorf.

Medium
  • 4 Days / 3 Nights
  • Self-guided tour
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Itinerary

Liestal and the Ergolztal: a bustling, self-confident agglomeration. In contrast: tranquility and charming countryside in the Baselbiet Jura. On through Aargau's Jurapark hills, followed by a racy descent down the southern Jura slopes to Aarau. 

approx. 35 km
700 m
640 m

From Aarau the way leads to the idyllic Suhrental river valley; with views of the Alps spotted south and Jura chain north. Through rich orchards and fertile fields alongside Lake Sempach, this stage finally takes you to Sursee. 

approx. 35 km
250 m
115 m

Today you cycle to Lucerne. Lake Lucerne is one of Switzerland’s largest and most beautiful lakes. Its many arms link the Mittelland and Alps. When the fierce Föhn wind blows, the lake reveals its wilder side!

approx. 25 km
210 m
280 m

After you ride to Beckenried a boatride to Flüelen awaits you. From there you continue your cycling tour to Altdorf where you can learn about the legend of Wilhelm Tell.

approx. 30 km + boat ride
225 m
215 m

Tour character

The ride over the hills of the Jura and across the Alps is made somewhat easier by the short stages.

The North-South Route at SwitzerlandMobility

Prices & Dates

All data for 2024 at a glance
Place of arrival: Liestal
  Season 1
06.04.2024 - 26.04.2024
28.09.2024 - 13.10.2024

Arrival daily
Season 2
30.03.2024 - 05.04.2024
27.04.2024 - 27.09.2024

Arrival daily
North-South-Route Midlands & Lake Lucerne, 4 days, CH-TSRLA-04X
Base price
735.-
759.-
Surcharge single room 159.- 159.-

Category: 3*-Hotels

Season 1
Apr 6, 2024 - Apr 26, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024
Arrival daily
Season 2
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 5, 2024
Apr 27, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Arrival daily
North-South-Route Midlands & Lake Lucerne, 4 days, CH-TSRLA-04X
Base price
Surcharge single room
735.-
159.-
759.-
159.-

Category: 3*-Hotels

Season 1
Apr 6, 2024 - Apr 26, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024
Season 2
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 5, 2024
Apr 27, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Liestal
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
Altdorf
Double room p. P.
Surcharge single room
125.-
90.-
109.-
30.-
125.-
90.-
109.-
30.-
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Liestal
  Season 1
Apr 6, 2024 - Apr 26, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 13, 2024

Arrival daily
Season 2
Mar 30, 2024 - Apr 5, 2024
Apr 27, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024

Arrival daily
Liestal
Double room p. P. 125.- 125.-
Surcharge single room 90.- 90.-
Altdorf
Double room p. P. 109.- 109.-
Surcharge single room 30.- 30.-
Price
Countrybike 27-gear
Electric bicycle
115.-
215.-
Prices per person in CHF

Our rental bikes

Services & Information

Services

Included:

  • Overnight stays according to the program incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Boat ride Beckenried – Flüelen (bicycle included)  
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Travel documents (1 x per room)
  • Navigation app and GPS-data
  • 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)
Information

Arrival/Departure:

  • Arrival by public transport to Liestal. Suitcases to be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Altdorf. 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

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.

Ratings

5 of 5 Stars (1 Rating)
5 stars
Katharina Rychener CH | 27.04.2022
Etwas mehr Pfiff...
Die Strecken waren relativ kurz (ausser am ersten Tag). Am Sempachersee ist es gut wenn man den Wanderweg benutzt. Am letzten Tag Göres ev. toll wenn man mit dem Lift oder der Bahn auf deb Bürgenstock fahren könnte und dann runter zum Schiff fahren könnte. Könnte eine Abwechslung (Pifff) sein.

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