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Bike Tours with Children

Family-friendly and entertaining bike trails for an unforgettable outing in the Children’s Region.

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The bicycle is the ideal means of transport if you want to enjoy the surroundings and the beauty of nature, but the distances are simply too long to cover on foot. Switzerland has a many unique bike trails to offer – some lead through idyllic landscapes, other past historical landmarks, along lakes or through forests. But when you are out and about with children, certain things have to be taken into account – safety, diversity, lengths, difficulty, and so on.

Below is a list of different routes where cyclists big and small can jump into the lake, enjoy the view, experience nature, and visit animals.

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Glatt-Route from Glattfelden to Rapperswil

This family-friendly bike ride is not about speed but all the stops along the way. The route from Gänglesee to Alp Valüna combines easy riding with time by the water, fire pits and delicious local specialties.

Gänglesee to Alp Valüna

A bike tour steeped in history: the pleasant trail leads from Unterägeri to Morgarten, an important site of Swiss history.

Unterägeri – Morgarten

From the secluded Sihl forest, cyclists big and small ride along the river Sihl until they arrive in the business capital of Switzerland.Wirtschaftsmetropole der Schweiz ankommen.

Sihlwald Zurich

Explore nature outside the city gates on two wheels: this easy cycling route takes in idyllic forests, meadows, and parks.

Bike Tour Birmensdorf to the city of Zurich

A journey through Winterthur's industrial past, riding past mills, old factories, warehouses, and workers' settlements.

Round Trip Industry Bike Trail Winterthur

From vibrant city life to knights. The 20 km round trip is quite a challenge, but the destination is worth the effort: the Kyburg and two lakes.

Round Trip Technopark Kyburg

The ideal Sunday excursion with the whole family - a leisurely bike tour around the lake, picnics and jumps into the water included.

Round Trip Greifensee Lake

The round trip around Zurich's local mountain starts in Uitikon-Waldegg and leads through forests and meadow to Felsenegg, Uetliberg, and finally ends in a fun downhill-ride back to the start.

Round Trip Uetliberg

Educational bike trip: surrounded by nature and at various adventure stations, kids learn about the environment in an entertaining way.

Umweltveloweg Zurich to Rapperswil

From the city through green fields and meadows all around the Wasserschloss - an entertaining tour for all biking fans.

Round Trip Wasserschloss Tour Baden

All around Lake Zug, cyclists enjoy the view and take a break to swim every now and then. If your legs are getting tired, take the boat back to the start.

Round Trip Lake Zug

The tour starts in front of the impressive Einsiedeln Abbey, and continues past high moors to Ägeri and then further down to Lake Zug.

39 km | difficult

Herzroute Einsiedeln to Zug

This moderately difficult tour leads from Europe's largest waterfall through idyllic landscapes to the Zurich Oberland.

39 km | difficult

Rhine Falls to Zurich Oberland

A gorgeous ride along the river Töss - from the green banks over gentle hills, cyclists of all ages can enjoy nature, admire old factory buildings and Kyburg Castle.

Rapperswil – Winterthur

In one or two stages, the little athletes cycle from Schloss Rapperswil, past the magnificent villas on the right bank of Lake Zurich, along the lake promenade to Baden. 

Rapperswil to Baden

Plan a lot of breaks for this tour, as there are plenty of things to discover: airplanes landing and taking off, gothic windows, beautiful lakes and the city of Baden.

Mittelland-Route Kloten to Aarau

Along idyllic riverside trails, the route leads through the suburbs of Zurich, past the Greifensee to Rapperswil, the city of roses on Lake Zurich.

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Circular Trails for Kids

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Action-filled Outings with Kids

Some days just call for fresh air and a bit of action. These outdoor activities get families moving and make every outing feel like an adventure.

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Scooters, E-Scooter and Mountain Carts

Parents long for nature and beautiful views; children are looking for adventure. In the Children‘s Region, various unusual vehicles make both possible.

Mini Golf Courses

Whatever age you are, everybody can play mini golf and it’s always fun. The most beautiful mini golf courses in the Kinderregion are listed below.

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Fireplaces near lakes and rivers

Barbecueing with kids and enjoying a swim in the lake or river – the following fireplaces are the ideal destination for the next family summer day.

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