Cycling in Switzerland.
Well-maintained roads, dramatic alpine scenery, quiet valleys, and trains that carry your bike to the start of almost any ride. This page is the starting point: 232 curated Swiss routes, every one ridden by the Pedal Peak community.
Where to go from here.
The full route library
All 331 routes with maps, distance, elevation, and Strava links. Filter by surface, length, and starting city.
Gravel routes in Switzerland
45 Swiss gravel routes, from forest loops in the Sihlwald to remote alpine traverses.
Bikepacking adventures
Multi-day routes ridden by Pedal Peak members, from overnighters near Zürich to West African dirt roads.
Group rides and events
Social rides from Zürich, mechanical workshops, and women-only cycling events.
The collection covers everything from short lunchtime loops around Zürich to alpine passes with thousands of meters of climbing. Road riders get 179 routes on well-paved roads from starting points like Zürich, Winterthur, Luzern, and Bern. Gravel riders get 45 routes through forest roads and farm tracks, and 8 MTB routes cover the midlands and pre-Alps.
Every route includes distance, elevation, and starting city, and each one begins in a town you can reach by train. No car needed.
A small taste of the library.
Gravel Realp Loop
Andermatt, Switzerland
Road Egg Loop
Zurich, Switzerland
Road Interlaken to Andermatt
Interlaken, Switzerland
Road Basel to Zürich
Basel, Switzerland
Gravel Steinerberg Loop
Zurich, Switzerland
Gravel Campo (Vallemaggia) Loop
Locarno, Switzerland
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Where are the best places to cycle in Switzerland?
Switzerland makes it easy: paved passes, signposted gravel, and a train to almost every start. Lakeside loops around Zürich, Geneva and Luzern, alpine passes such as the Susten, Grimsel and Furka, gravel through the Jura and pre-Alps, and quiet valley roads. Pedal Peak curates 232 Swiss routes starting from 31+ cities, each with distance, elevation and a map.
Can you go cycling in Switzerland without a car?
Yes. Swiss trains carry bikes, so you can reach almost any ride by rail. Every Pedal Peak route starts from a town or city such as Zürich, Bern, Luzern, Basel or Winterthur, so you can take the train to the start and ride from there.
What are the best gravel routes near Zürich?
The Sihlwald forest, the Albis ridge and the Pfannenstiel are the most popular gravel destinations near Zürich, with forest roads and farm tracks that stay rideable on 35 to 42mm tyres. Pedal Peak's collection includes 45 Swiss gravel routes.
When is the best time of year to cycle in Switzerland?
Lakeside and lowland routes are good from spring to late autumn, roughly April to October. High alpine passes are usually open and snow-free from June to early October. Check pass status before riding early or late in the season.
Is Switzerland good for road cycling?
Switzerland is one of the best road-cycling countries in the world, with well-maintained roads, respectful drivers and legendary alpine climbs. Pedal Peak lists 179 Swiss road routes, from flat lake loops to big mountain days.
Where can I find maps and GPS data for Swiss cycling routes?
Pedal Peak provides distance, elevation, start city and a map for every route, with Strava links where available. Browse all Swiss routes at pedal-peak.com/routes.
Does Pedal Peak organise group rides in Switzerland?
Yes. Pedal Peak is a Zürich-based cycling community that runs group rides, mechanical workshops and women-only cycling events, alongside its curated route collection.
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