Bike Tours with Children
Family-friendly and entertaining bike trails for an unforgettable outing in the Children’s Region.
Read moreThe 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.
14 km | easy | Route 99 and 9
Unterägeri – Morgarten
A bike tour steeped in history: the pleasant trail leads from Unterägeri to Morgarten, an important site of Swiss history.
14 km | easy | Route 99 and 9
15 km | easy | Route 94
Sihlwald Zurich
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.
15 km | easy | Route 94
20 km | easy | Route 53
Turbenthal – Winterthur
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.
20 km | easy | Route 53
20 km | medium | Round Trip
Round Trip Technopark Kyburg
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.
20 km | medium | Round Trip
20 km | easy | Round Trip
Round Trip Greifensee Lake
The ideal Sunday excursion with the whole family - a leisurely bike tour around the lake, picnics and jumps into the water included.
20 km | easy | Round Trip
22 km | medium | Round Trip
Round Trip Uetliberg
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.
22 km | medium | Round Trip
22 km | easy | Route 205 | Round Trip
Industry Bike Trail Winterthur
A journey through Winterthur's industrial past, riding past mills, old factories, warehouses, and workers' settlements.
22 km | easy | Route 205 | Round Trip
32 km | medium | Round Trip
The Wasserschloss Tour Baden
From the city through green fields and meadows all around the Wasserschloss - an entertaining tour for all biking fans.
32 km | medium | Round Trip
34 km | medium | Route 66
Zurich – Rapperswil | Umweltveloweg
Educational bike trip: surrounded by nature and at various adventure stations, kids learn about the environment in an entertaining way.
34 km | medium | Route 66
38 km | easy | Route 99, 51 and 77
Bike Trail Lake Zug
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.
38 km | easy | Route 99, 51 and 77
39 km | difficult | Route 99
Einsiedeln – Zug | Herzroute
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 | Route 99
61 km | 2 Stages | medium | Route 66
Rapperswil – Baden
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.
61 km | 2 Stages | medium | Route 66
64 km | medium | Route 5
Kloten – Aarau | Mittelland Route
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.
64 km | medium | Route 5
64 km | 2 Stages | easy | Route 29
Glattfelden – Rapperswil | Glatt-Route
Along idyllic riverside trails, the route leads through the suburbs of Zurich, past the Greifensee to Rapperswil, the city of roses on Lake Zurich.
64 km | 2 Stages | easy | Route 29
97 km | 2 Stages | medium | Route 86
Rhine Falls – Zurich Oberland
From the impressive Rhine Falls to the Zurich Oberland, where a rich bird life welcomes the passing cyclists - this tour is best done in 2 stages.
97 km | 2 Stages | medium | Route 86
Circular Trails
Splashing around with an elephant, racing balls or running barefoot – there is much fun to be had on the Children's Region’s circular trails.
Outdoor Action
Ideas for the next action-packed outing with the whole family.
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
Whatever age you are, everybody can play mini golf and it’s always fun. The most beautiful mini golf courses in the Children’s Region are listed below.
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.
