Cycling in Switzerland
Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Switzerland is a surprisingly good place for cycling, largely due to its good cycling network. Swiss bike efforts are often stylized under the heading "Veloland Schweiz" which is Swiss standard German for "bike country Switzerland".
UnderstandFor standard bicycles and E-bikes capped at 25 km/hr a helmet is not required. A helmet is required when riding a 45 km/hr E-bike.
Travelling with a bicycleBicycles can be transported on most trains and some buses.
DestinationsDownhill mountain biking is becoming increasingly common with many ski resorts offering day passes on lifts and building groomed trails.
RoutesRoutes are generally intended to be as scenic and avoid traffic as much as possible.
Stay safeThere is very little in the way of separated cycling infrastructure in Switzerland.
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Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Cycling in Switzerland" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Dennis G. Jarvis, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons