Itinerary for the self-guided Aare river bike tour

Day 1: Individual arrival in Constance

You begin your journey in medieval Constance, the largest city on Lake Constance. In 1414 it was the scene of the only church council north of the Alps. A small museum commemorates the Czech reformer Jan Hus, who was cremated here. The city’s landmark is the statue of Imperia, which is a monument to the prostitutes of the Council era. The aquariums of the Sea Life Center are also highly recommended.

Day 2: Transfer to Interlaken

The first stage of your Aare cycle tour in Switzerland begins in a relaxed manner with a transfer to Interlaken. An overwhelming mountain panorama awaits you in the city between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. The Bernese Oberland is wonderful to see from Interlaken. You can particularly enjoy the view of the mountains Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger during a ride on the cog railway. The Aare, which accompanies you on most of your cycle tour, flows right through the city.

Day 3: Excursion to the Aare river gorge 60 km / 38 miles

Right at the beginning of your bike tour along the Aare, take an excursion to the Aare Gorge (entrance not incl.). Along Lake Brienz you can enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains. The 1400 meter long gorge is barely a meter wide at its narrowest point. Thanks to many footbridges and tunnels, the gorge is ideal for a short hike. Return to Interlaken by bike

Day 4: Interlaken – Bern 35 km / 22 miles + journey by boat

The day begins with a boat trip on Lake Thun, before you cycle on the Bern. Goethe thought Bern was the most beautiful city in Switzerland. The old town is a world heritage site.

Day 5: Bern – Biel  50 km / 31 miles

Cycling along the Aare River and Lake Wohlen you will come to the bilingual town of Biel/Bienne. The Swiss watch-making industry made the town famous. In the Omega museum you can learn all about the industry

Day 6: Biel – Solothurn  30 km /19 miles

Today’s stage is only short so that you have enough time to enjoy the old town or the Lake. Solothurn is also a Canton capital city and is considered the most beautiful baroque city in Switzerland.

Day 7: Solothurn – Aarau  55 km / 35 miles

The Aare river, which by this stage is powerful flow of water, marks the landscape. Villages and meadows line the way to Aarau, which still bears influences form the 16th Century and was once the capital city of the Helvetic Republic.

Day 8: Aarau – Waldshut/Tiengen  50 km / 31 miles

A short trip to Brugg, then you will continue to Koblenz, where the Aare and Rhine meet (at this point the Aare is the bigger of the two). Then you will continue up the Rhine to you overnight stay today in Waldshut/ Tiengen.

Day 9: Waldshut/ Tiengen – Schaffhausen  65 km / 41 miles

You will continue up the Rhine until you come to the Rheinfall waterfall, which you will view on a boat trip and the beautiful town of Schaffhausen.

Day 10: Schaffhausen – Constance 55 km / 34 miles

Today you will cycle to Stein am Rhein with its many fresco-painted houses and from here on along the shores of Lake Constance towards Constance. The old episcopal town was during the Middle Ages the setting for the only council ever to be convened north of the Alps.

Day 11: Constance – End of the bike tour individual departure or extension of stay

Your cycling tour comes to an end after breakfast – there are good train connections to ensure you arrive home safely.

Start on every Thursday: April 27 – October 12
Season 1: April 27 – May 5 | September 29 – October 12
Season 2: May 5 – 18 | September 8 – 28
Season 3: June 9 – 29 | August 18 – September 7
Season 4: May 25 – June 8 | June 30 – August 17

Dates listed in black are open for booking. If marked in red they’re fully booked, in blue there are 4 or fewer bookings available.