Cycling Holidays Rhine Route

The Rhine route stretches in a wide arc through eastern Switzerland. Your cycling holiday starts with a ride over the Oberalp pass, takes you through the Surselva and offers views of the wild Rhine Gorge. The route continues through the Bündner Herrschaft region to Rorschach, where orchards, castles and lively hustle and bustle line the shores of Lake Constance.

7 days / 6 nights
from CHF 1’100
Planning
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Planning

Highlights

  • Surselva – the largest Rhaeto-Romanic-speaking region in Graubünden
  • Oberalp Pass with spectacular views at 2,003 metres above sea level
  • Spectacular run through the Rhine Gorge – the Grand Canyon of Switzerland
  • Lake Constance – where Switzerland meets Germany and Austria

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A winding mountain road snakes through green hills and valleys under a cloudy sky.
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Itinerary

Overview

  • Day 1 Arrival in Andermatt
  • Day 2 Cycle from Andermatt to Disentis
  • Day 3 Cycle from Disentis to Ilanz
  • Day 4 Cycle from Ilanz to Maienfeld/Bad Ragaz
  • Day 5 Cycle ride from Maienfeld/Bad Ragaz to Buchs
  • Day 6 Cycle ride from Buchs to Rorschach
  • Day 7 Return journey from Rorschach

Map of Eastern Switzerland with the itinerary Cycling holidays Rhine route from Andermatt to Rorschach
Day 1

Arrival in Andermatt

Itinerary

Travel by public transport from your starting point in Switzerland to Andermatt.

Overnight stay in Andermatt
Day 2

Cycle from Andermatt to Disentis

Itinerary

Cycle from Andermatt to Disentis. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.

Distance: 30 km

Elevation profile: ↑ 650 m ↓ 940 m

Overnight stay in Disentis
Day 3

Cycle from Disentis to Ilanz

Itinerary

Continue by bike from Disentis to Ilanz. Cycle through pretty hamlets along the flowing Rhine.

Distance: 35 km

Elevation profile: ↑ 770 m ↓ 325 m

Overnight stay in Ilanz
Day 4

Cycle from Ilanz to Maienfeld/Bad Ragaz

Itinerary

From Ilanz, continue by bike to Maienfeld/Bad Ragaz. Maienfeld is the home of Blauburgunder wine.

Distance: 64 km

Elevation profile: ↑ 700 m ↓ 900 m

Overnight stay in Bad Ragaz
Day 5

Cycle ride from Maienfeld/Bad Ragaz to Buchs

Itinerary

Cycle through the Bünder Herrschaft Maienfeld/Bad Ragaz to Buchs.

Distance: 21 km

Elevation profile: ↑ 25 m ↓ 80 m

Overnight stay in Buchs
Day 6

Cycle ride from Buchs to Rorschach

Itinerary

Continue by bike from Buchs to Rorschach.

Distance: 65 km

Elevation profile: ↑ 195 m ↓ 240 m

Overnight stay in Rorschach
Day 7

Return journey from Rorschach

Itinerary

Travel to the end point of your journey by public transport.

When is the best time to travel?

Travel period
May to September
Recommended travel period
June to September
High season
July, August

Important information about the trip

What our Switzerland expert says

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Along the Rhine

Following the course of the Rhine and observing how the surroundings change is fantastic.

Angela

Customise your trip.

7 days / 6 nights
from CHF 1’100
Planning
Arrival and departure included
Travel from any start point and back to any end point in Switzerland
Luggage transfers included
luggage transported between accommodations
Detailed route guidance
Easy orientation with the SwitzerlandMobility App
Bike hire
Rent a bike or e-bike

Frequently asked questions

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