This cycle tour is all about Switzerland's sweetest temptation: chocolate. The route takes you along Lake Zurich, by boat across Lake Lucerne, past Lake Zug and combines active holidays with gourmet experiences. At Lindt & Sprüngli and Aeschbach Chocolatier, you can immerse yourself in the world of chocolate making.
7 days / 6 nights
from £ 1,310
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 22.03.2025.
Sweet indulgence at Lindt & Sprüngli – chocolate tour and chocolate bar decorating.
Over the causeway near Rapperswil with a view over the wide Lake Zurich
Picturesque boat trip on the Lake Lucerne between Brunnen and Beckenried
Experience chocolate with all your senses in the ChocoWelt experience museum by Aeschbacher Chocolatier
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Itinerary
Overview
Day 1 Arrival in Zurich
Day 2 Bike ride from Zurich to Rapperswil and visit to Lindt & Sprüngli
Day 3 Train journey from Rapperswil to Einsiedeln and bike ride to Brunnen
Day 4 Boat trip from Brunnen to Beckenried and bike ride to Lucerne
Day 5 Cycle ride from Lucerne to Zug and visit to Aeschbach Chocolatier
Day 6 Cycle from Zug to Zurich
Day 7 Return journey from Zurich
Day 1
Arrival in Zurich
Itinerary
Travel from your individual starting point to Zurich by public transport.
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 2
Bike ride from Zurich to Rapperswil and visit to Lindt & Sprüngli
Itinerary
Cycle out of the city to Kilchberg. There you visit the Lindt & Sprüngli chocolate museum. From there, continue to Rapperswil.
Distance: 45 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 600 m ↓ 600 m
Overnight stay in Rapperswil
Day 3
Train journey from Rapperswil to Einsiedeln and bike ride to Brunnen
Itinerary
Travel by train from Rapperswil to Einsiedeln. There you can visit the world-famous monastery. Continue along Lake Sihl to Brunnen.
Distance: 45 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 670 m ↓ 1115 m
Overnight stay in Brunnen
Day 4
Boat trip from Brunnen to Beckenried and bike ride to Lucerne
Itinerary
Take the boat across Lake Lucerne to Beckenried. From there, the route continues to Lucerne, past the Kastanienbaum peninsula.
Distance: 30 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 220 m ↓ 220 m
Overnight stay in Lucerne
Day 5
Cycle ride from Lucerne to Zug and visit to Aeschbach Chocolatier
Itinerary
Cycle from Lucerne to Zug on an almost flat cycling stage. On the way, you will visit Chocolatier Aeschbach's world of experience in Root and explore the old town of Zug.
Distance: 30 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 235 m ↓ 250 m
Overnight stay in Zug
Day 6
Cycle from Zug to Zurich
Itinerary
Cycle through the Sihlwald Nature Park and stroll along Bahnhofsstrasse in Zurich before hopping on your bike for the last time.
Distance: 40 km
Elevation profile: ↑ 400 m ↓ 380 m
Overnight stay in Zurich
Day 7
Return journey from Zurich
Itinerary
Travel to the end point of your journey by public transport.
When is the best time to travel?
Travel period
April to October
Recommended travel period
April to October
High season
July, August
Important information about the trip
What our Switzerland expert says
Well-deserved chocolate
After all those kilometres on the bike, I absolutely deserve this delicious chocolate. And it tastes even better when you make it yourself!
Customise your trip.
7 days / 6 nights
from £ 1,310
From price applies per adult, 2nd class with a Swiss Half Fare Card, double room. Flights not included.
Price example calculated for travel on 22.03.2025.
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