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Cycling holidays Rhine Route Vorderrhein & Rheintal cat. A

Cycling: Rhine-Route

Ruinalta gorge and Lake Constance

The Rhine Route spans the east of Switzerland in a wide arc. It begins with a tough pass ride over the Oberalp, the headwaters of the Rhine, leads through the Romansh-speaking Surselva, offers impressive views of the wild Ruinaulta Gorge and visits the Rhaetian capital of Chur.

The Rhine valley is a windy place, but as soon as you've passed the vineyards of Maienfeld, you cycle on the Rhine dam towards the vast Lake Constance, where orchards, castles and cheerful tourist chatter adorn the shores of the green and silver shimmering "Swabian sea".

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Itinerary

The clear source of the Rhine rises at the Tomasee, not far from the Oberalp pass, the biggest “obstacle” on the Rhine-Route, which is why casual bikers start their trip in Disentis. In Val Tujetsch lies one of the richest and most fascinating sources of mineral deposits in the Alps and also the monastery village of Disentis.

approx. 30 km
650 m
940 m

The Surselva is the largest Romansch-speaking area in the Grisons region. Up and down we go, following the burbling Rhine through pretty little hamlets.

approx. 35 km
770 m
325 m

The amazing wild gorge of the Anterior Rhine is known as the Grand Canyon of Switzerland. Chur, the oldest city north of the Alps, has the highest density of restaurants. Spend a moment in this city before continuing your path along the tranquilly flowing river. In the evening, Maienfeld awaits you, home of the famous Blauburgunder wine.

approx. 55 – 60 km
655 – 715 m
825 – 910 m

The Bündner Herrschaft, Graubunden’s fertile garden and winery lies on a mound of slate detritus. It is also the home of Heidi, Geissenpeter and the Alpöhi.

approx. 20 – 25 km
65 – 75 m
25 – 150 m

The St. Galler Rheintal is an area often cosseted by the warm Föhn wind. Much land has been won by the correction of the Alpenrhein waters in Rheintal. This has also created Europe’s largest freshwater delta with a wealth of birdlife.

approx. 70 km
205 m
250 m

Tour character

The height profile of the Rhine-Route is very steep at the beginning – because the Oberalp Pass and the alpine district of Surselva are followed by the spectacular panoramic stretch through the «Swiss Grand Canyon»: the wildly romantic Rhine Gorge. Afterwards you ride – in a jaunty up and down – through the wine growing region of the Bündner Herrschaft. From Bad Ragaz however the route generally follows the Rhine.  

The Rhine Route at SwitzerlandMobility

Prices & Dates

All data for 2024 at a glance
Place of arrival: Andermatt
  Season 1
14.09.2024 - 29.09.2024

Arrival daily
Season 2
15.06.2024 - 13.09.2024

Arrival daily
Rhine-Route Vorderrhein & Rheintal, 5 days, cat. A, CH-ZSRAR-07A
Base price
829.-
859.-
Surcharge single room 195.- 195.-
Rhine-Route Vorderrhein & Rheintal, 5 days, cat. A, CH-ZSRAR-05B
Base price
785.-
815.-
Surcharge single room 249.- 249.-

Category A: 3*-& 4*-hotels

Category B: middle class hotels & pensions

 

Season 1
Sep 14, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024
Arrival daily
Season 2
Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024
Arrival daily
Rhine-Route Vorderrhein & Rheintal, 5 days, cat. A, CH-ZSRAR-07A
Base price
Surcharge single room
Rhine-Route Vorderrhein & Rheintal, 5 days, cat. A, CH-ZSRAR-05B
Base price
Surcharge single room
829.-
195.-
785.-
249.-
859.-
195.-
815.-
249.-

Category A: 3*-& 4*-hotels

Category B: middle class hotels & pensions

 

Season 1
Sep 14, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024
Season 2
Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024
Andermatt
Double room p.P.
Surcharge single room
Höchst/Rorschach
Double room p.P.
Surcharge single room
Andermatt
Double room p.P.
Surcharge single room
Höchst/Rorschach
Double room p.P.
Surcharge single room
109.-
90.-
139.-
55.-
109.-
90.-
99.-
40.-
109.-
90.-
139.-
55.-
109.-
90.-
99.-
40.-
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Andermatt
  Season 1
Sep 14, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024

Arrival daily
Season 2
Jun 15, 2024 - Sep 13, 2024

Arrival daily
Andermatt
Double room p.P. 109.- 109.-
Surcharge single room 90.- 90.-
Höchst/Rorschach
Double room p.P. 139.- 139.-
Surcharge single room 55.- 55.-
Andermatt
Double room p.P. 109.- 109.-
Surcharge single room 90.- 90.-
Höchst/Rorschach
Double room p.P. 99.- 99.-
Surcharge single room 40.- 40.-
Filter
Countrybike 27-gear
Electric bicycle
125.-
229.-
Prices per person in CHF

Our rental bikes

Services & Information

Services

Included:

  • Accommodation in your selected category incl. Breakfast  
  • Daily luggage transfer
  • Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival and departure)
  • Subsidy for arrival by train 
  • 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:

  • 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 Andermatt. In case of direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • Departure by public transport from Romanshorn. 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

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

4.7 of 5 Stars (7 Ratings)
4 stars
Heidemarie Grüterich DE | 03.09.2022
Rhein-Route Disentis nach Rorschach
Die Tour war sehr schön und abwechslungsreich. Höhepunkt war der Streckenabschnitt nach Ilanz oberhalb der Rheinschlucht. Das E-Bike war dabei unentbehrlich. Die Hotels waren sehr ansprechend und der Koffertransport funktionierte gut. Lediglich in Maienfeld mussten wir mal anrufen, aber auch nur, weil die Mitarbeiterin an der Rezeption uns nicht über die dort übliche Verfahrensweise (Gepäckabstellung auch bei unbesetzter Rezeption möglich) informiert hat. Danke auch für den Transport des Gepäcks nach Hohenems anstelle von Rorschach. Sehr nett und hilfsbereich waren die Mitarbeiter der SBB bei der Abgabe der Räder in Rorschach. Ein kleines Problem gab es bei der Einlösung der Gutscheincodes für die Bahnfahrt. Dies ist am Schalter der SBB nicht möglich. Bitte prüfen sie das und korrigieren Sie es ggf. in Ihrer Reisebeschreibung. Insgesamt war es eine gelungene Reise. Mit freundlichem Gruß Heidemarie Grüterich
5 stars
Hans Schwab CH | 20.07.2022
Sehr gut
Wir erlebten eine tolle Velowoche, jeden Tag wunderbares Wetter, gut markierte Velowege, zum geniessen! Der Wind auf dem Rheindamm hat uns dann einiges abverlangt, doch wir haben auch diese Abschnitte geschafft. Die Strecke von Disentis nach Ilanz war einzigartig schön. Diese Art Ferien sind für uns Erholung pur, alles ist organisiert und trotzdem reist man individuell. Sehr schöne Route, mit viel Abwechslung.
5 stars
Paul Dolder CH | 09.07.2022
Super
Wunderbare Gegend, ansprechende Unterkünfte und super Oganisation. Der Gepäcktransport hat bestens geklappt! Wir kommen wieder!
5 stars
Verena Schneider CH | 12.08.2021
Schöne Rad-Tour
Das Wetter war die eine Seite, die Radtour die andere..... Das Wetter nehmen wir so wie es kommt, die Radtour haben wir trotzdem sehr genossen. Der Aufstieg nach Versam hat sich gelohnt. Einmalige Eindrücke hoch über dem Vorderrhein und den Blick in die Schlucht. Imposant die Abfahrt nach Bonaduz mit den vielen schönen Ausblicken. Die beschauliche Bündnerherrschaft war ebenfalls ein Erlebnis zum Geniessen. Eine schöne und interessante Tour geht am "platschvollen" Rhein und Bodensee zu Ende.
4 stars
indro m. CH | 06.08.2018
Velo: Rhein-Route Schweiz
5 stars
S. B. CH | 30.05.2017
super
Super betreut bei der Buchung. Ausführung hat alles super geklappt.
5 stars
Nadja Hänni CH | 08.05.2017
Abwechslungsreich
Weniger am Rhein entlang als gedacht, teils etwas hügelig aber sehr gut beschildert und schöne Etappenorte. Empfehlenswert.

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