This article highlights three incredible loops that combine stunning scenery, thrilling climbs, and peaceful roads. Whether you're cycling through the idyllic countryside of Appenzell, tackling the high-altitude Grosse Scheidegg, or experiencing the charm of Ticino on Alpe di Neggia, these routes promise an unforgettable ride.

Discover the best scenic route in the Appenzell region, featuring some of the nicest roads surrounded by picturesque fields of grass and wheat, cows wandering freely, and the stunning Säntis mountain in the background.

This route takes you from Zurich down the Glatt in direction to Bulach. It combines rolling gravel roads and some asphalt sections. Not a lot of climbing, and beautiful sections in the woods and along some vineyards.

This route takes you from Zurich over to Greifensee, toward Grüningen, and back through Pfanenstiel. It combines rolling gravel roads with views of the Alps, some single track following the river, and some asphalt sections. It's the perfect route for an after-work ride when you want to add a few more kilometers.

This route takes you around Lake Zurich, discovering some of the most beautiful gravel roads in the area and some hidden gems. It combines some gravel roads, single track and some asphalt. You’ve have to push your bike in a couple of short section (200m) but it’s definitely worth the effort!

Finally found the time to write the second route we did in Lugano in the beautiful Ticino canton in Switzerland. This route takes you through beautiful towns in Ticino, challenging climbs and stunning lake views. Some of the highlights are: Lugano, Morcote, Lake Lugano and Maggiore and the beautiful Alto Malcantone.

Living in Zurich, cycling around Zurich lake is unavoidable and a must if you are visiting. There are many variants, from the flat out variant along the lakeside to the countryside version which will take you through farms, vineyards, and many cows fields. No matter what route you take, cycling around the lake is definitely a beautiful way to spend your day.

This route is a perfect option for a weekend ride. It's not too hilly but still a couple of climbs where you can push yourself. Starting from Zurich, the highlights of the route are the classic Albis Pass, the countryside of Zurich and Aargau and the beautiful little town of Bremgarten

This route takes you from Lugano to Como. You’ll ride through charming villages, dense forests, and the crystal-clear waters of the lake Lugano and Lake Como. And don’t worry, this is not an easy flat ride around the lake. Be ready for a challenging climb from the Lugano lake at (280m above the Sea) to San Fedele Intelvi (776m above the Sea) where you will have some breathtaking view above the Lake.

Without a doubt this is one of my favourite road cycling routes in Lugano. The route is challenging but beautiful, it has some hard hills with up to 20% gradient (don’t worry is a short section) but also some flat lake side roads where you can push or enjoy the scenery. The route takes you from Lugano to small Ticinese towns that will keep you distracted all the time. Among many beautiful places you’ll pass Morcote which is considered one of the most beautiful village in Switzerland.

The Zurich to Lake Ägeri road cycling route is a popular one for both locals and cycling aficionados. The route takes you from Zurich all the way to the shores of Lake Ägeri and Lake Sihl, and it’s a great way to see some of Switzerland’s most beautiful scenery. 

This Road Cycling Route from Zurich will take you to the Ibergeregg Pass, a mountain pass in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. The pass is popular with road cyclists as it offers a challenging Mountain Pass with great scenery.

This Route is for advance cyclist. Is also a nice Challenge for cyclist who want to test themselves before heading to bigger Mountain Passess in the alps, like Furka Pass or Grosse Scheidegg.

A popular route for road cyclists around Zurich is the route from Zurich to Sattelegg Pass and back. This route takes you through some of the most stunning scenery around Zurich, including the snow-capped Alps. The pass itself is challenging but rewarding, and the views from the top are worth the effort.

Looking for an amazing road cycling route close to Zurich with a couple challenging climbs? Then look no further than the Zurich to Albis Pass to Buechenegg Pass route!

This cycling route takes you to some beautiful roads in a few minutes from Zurich centre, and the challenge of the climbs will make it all the more rewarding. If you're up for a quick challenge, this is definitely the route for you. 

Join us on a fantastic road cycling route from Zurich to Schaffhausen and back. This is a great route for anyone looking for a 100km route without mountain passes. The views are more than worth it!

The Best Road Cycling Route in Switzerland: Grosse Scheidegg. Located in the Jungfrau Region - Switzerland, the route is partially closed to cars and only the regional bus can circulate to the top part.

The Furkapass is the fourth highest paved mountain pass in Switzerland, and one of the most famous ones. Going up to 2429m, this iconic pass was featured in the James Bond film Goldfinger 50 years ago and attracts cyclist, bikers and drivers from all over the world.

This is not the typical road cycling round the lake route where you mostly have flat roads. This route will challenge you more but will bring you through beautiful forest areas, farms and cultivated fields. But the most importantly, it will end with Gelato!