Four bike packing routes through Switzerland

Bikepacking routes Switzerland:

If you want to discover Switzerland by bike, you will find pure variety: lakes, Alps, valleys, passes - and all connected by a perfectly developed network of national cycle routes.
Regardless of whether you prefer a leisurely ride or enjoy gaining altitude: these 4 routes are perfect for multi-day bikepacking adventures. Together with Holidays to Switzerland we introduce you to our wonderful country on two wheels.

Bikepacking tours Switzerland

And the best thing? You don't even need your own bike! We at Pedalmondo will provide you with the right Touring or gravel bike ready - fully equipped and ready for collection at one of 20 possible stations of the Swiss Federal Railways SBB Bahnhof (see pick-up and return location).

Bikepacking routes Switzerland: The best Swiss cycle routes 2025

North-South Route - From Basel to Chiasso

Highlights

  • Across the whole of Switzerland - from north to south
  • Jura heights, Central Plateau, Gotthard Pass & sunny slopes of Ticino
  • 480 km of adventure, 7000+ vertical meters

Who is it suitable for?

For endurance fans with some experience. If you don't want to cross the pass, you can shorten individual stages by train or post bus.

Our bike recommendation:

Gravel bike - light, robust & suitable for the mountains

Mittelland route - Romanshorn to Lausanne

 Highlights

  • Flat route with minimal elevation gain
  • Idyllic villages, fields, forests, lakes
  • Ideal for beginners or relaxed bikepackers

Who is it suitable for?

If you fancy stress-free rolling - without constant shifting and sweating - you've come to the right place.

Our bike recommendation:

Touring bike with pannier rack and panniers - comfort before speed!

Alpine panorama route

 Highlights

  • Alpine dream scenery over 470 km
  • Toggenburg, Entlebuch, Saanenland - almost too beautiful to drive fast
  • Over 9000 vertical meters - a true classic

Who is it suitable for?

Experienced bikepackers who enjoy long climbs, pure nature and little traffic.

Our bike recommendation:

Gravel bike or light touring bike

Lakes Route - Montreux to Rorschach

Highlights

  • 500 km along the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland: Lake Geneva, Lake Thun, Lake Lucerne, Lake Zurich, Lake Walen & Lake Constance
  • Mediterranean feeling in Montreux, alpine views on the Brünig Pass

Who is it suitable for?

Pleasure riders and photo fans - a new postcard motif awaits around every bend.

Our bike recommendation:

Touring bike - here you can rely on cozy comfort!

Your bikepacking experience with Pedalmondo

So that you can concentrate fully on your route, we take care of the rest.

What we offer you:

  • High-quality gravel & touring bikes (MTB Cycletech & TdS)
  • Fully equipped with bikepacking bags (gravel = VAUDE; touring bikes = Ortlieb)
  • Flexible collection from our partner Ski + Velo-Center in Berne or delivery to railroad stations throughout Switzerland
  • Personal support for questions about the route or planning: Contact us by email or Whatsapp! We always try to help.

More info & booking: www.pedalmondo.com

Conclusion

Bikepacking in Switzerland doesn't have to be complicated. The national routes offer you an easy way to get to know the diversity of the country - and with a rental bike from Pedalmondo, you're ready to go straight away. So: where are you heading in 2025?