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Cycling Holidays Swiss chocolate tour

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5 Days / 4 Nights
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The sweetest bicycle tour of Switzerland

This bike tour is all about the sweetest temptation that Switzerland has to offer. A smooth cycle tour on the shores of Lake Zurich starts your cycling week.

First stop is the world-famous chocolate factory of Lindt & Sprüngli. Afterwards you visit the monastery of Einsiedeln and continue your trip with a challenging ascend up on Ibergeregg pass which will be rewarded with a fantastic downhill towards lake Lucerne. From here you will continue to the cherries of Zug and finally the sun will shine on your face all the way along the coast of the Lake of Zurich– as it should be on a bike tour for connoisseurs.

 

Cycling Holidays Swiss chocolate tour
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Touring bike & e-bike
5 Days / 4 Nights
Self-guided tour
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Itinerary

You will leave the town and ride through the suburbs of Zurich to Kilchberg which is the hometown of the world-famous Swiss Chocolate brand Lindt & Sprüngli. After guided tour through the Chocolateria you will decorate your very own chocolate bar. With this souvenir in your lunch bag you will continue through the rolling hills of the so called “Hirzel” from where you will descend back to the shores of Lake Zurich.

By train up to Einsiedeln. If you are in the mood for some history, you can visit the famous monastery before starting your cycle tour through the swampy shores of Lake Sihlsee. Todays’ challenge is the ride up to the pass Iberegg from where you will have a fantastic view on the close alpine peaks and Lake Lucerne. Your ride takes you through the small village of Schwyz and ends on the shores of the lake in Brunnen.

You will take the boat to reach the other side of the lake and start your trip in Beckenried. This part is easy and flat, you will ride past a small airfield and through the village of Stansstad. Now you are back at the lake and a peaceful ride on the shores of the peninsula Kastanienbaum takes you to the city centre of Lucerne.

The mostly flat stage connects the cities of Lucerne and Zug. An attractive bike trail leads you along the Reuss towards the Zugerland. On your way you make a stop in Root to visit the exciting world of Chocolatier Aeschbach. To finish, you visit the beautiful old town of Zug with its neat lake side promenade.

Todays tour leads through the natural park Sihlwald. A little paradise right at Zurichs doorstep. Stroll along the world famous Bahnhofstrasse before getting on your bike one last time.

Tour character

A route for people who know how to enjoy themselves. Perfectly marked and signed bike trails lead you through the most beautiful sceneries of central Switzerland. The route is almost continuously paved and often leads on tranquil side roads or designated bike paths. For the ride through the hills of Hirzel and going up the Ibergeregg pass stamina and a good physical condition are required. In cities like Zurich or Lucerne one has to be mindful of traffic.

The North-South Route at SwitzerlandMobility

The Mittelland Route at SwitzerlandMobility

The Lakes Route at SwitzerlandMobility

The Rhein-Hirzel-Linth at SwitzerlandMobility

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Prices & dates

Category A: 3* & 4* hotels

Prices per person in CHF

Services & Information

Included:

  • Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfers
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train
  • Visit at chocolate world Aeschbacher Chocolatier
  • Guided tour with the creation of your own chocolate bar at Lindt & Sprüngli
  • Boat trip Brunnen – Beckenried
  • Carefully elaborated route
  • Travel documents (1 x per room)
  • Navigation app and GPS data available
  • SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
  • Service hotline

Please note:

  • Train ride Rapperswil – Einsiedeln (approx CHF 18 with the 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 Zurich HB. 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 Zurich HB. For direct departure: Suitcases will be returned to the luggage counter by 05:00 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

27-speed Country Bike

Our "Tour de Suisse" country bike is a robust and comfortable touring bike with 27 gears. 

S = 44 cm (150 - 172 cm)
M = 50 cm (172 - 186 cm)
L = 56 cm (186 - 196 cm)
Electric bike 25 km/h

Our Flyer Gotour impresses with its high level of comfort and state-of-the-art technology.

Attention: 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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