Switzerland Skating & Biking Adventure

“Swiss cities remind me of the kid at high school who’s great at sports, has perfect hair, the best girlfriend, and the teachers all love him.“

Rick Steves

Switzerland is the only country in the world we know of that has designated and marked inline skating routes. This country is dedicated to inline skating and biking. You won’t need a map or directions to follow the routes.

This inline skating and biking tour includes two distinct areas of Switzerland – the Rhine Valley and Lake Constance. There is also an overnight in the country of Liechtenstein. The Alpine Rhine Valley, known locally as the Alpenrhein, is the lush farming land that runs alongside the Rhine River on its way down from its source in the Alps. The area is mostly flat, slightly downhill in the direction we are skating/biking, and scenic. Granite mountains surround you on both sides of the valley.

Lake Constance, or the Bodensee, sits in the middle of three countries, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with Liechtenstein right across the Rhine River. We can practically throw a stone to the other three countries and venture slightly over the border to spend a night in the capital of Liechtenstein!

Culture & Cuisine

One of the great things about Switzerland is that it is so international. The country has four official languages (German, French, Italian, and Romansch) and this is reflected in the Swiss attitudes and cuisine. The food is upscale, the hotels are clean and well run, and the people are extremely hospitable.

You probably know that Switzerland is known for its cheese. Varieties like Emmental, Gruyère, and Raclette are staples of Swiss cuisine. Cheese fondue and raclette, where cheese is melted and served with accompaniments, are beloved traditional dishes. Switzerland is also well known for its chocolate, world-famous for its quality and taste. Swiss chocolatiers produce a wide range of chocolates, from milk to dark, and it’s a must-try for visitors.

The Swiss embrace an outdoor lifestyle, with hiking, skiing, and mountaineering being popular activities. This love for the outdoors is deeply ingrained in the culture and has influenced fashion, design, and leisure activities.

It is the skating and biking that makes this tour what it is. We use one designated national skating route and three regional ones, picking and choosing the best options. The paths are mostly flat, almost entirely car-free or with very few cars, and generally smooth pavement. Plus, the routes use rural roads as well as bike paths. This means there is constantly something to view around the next turn. For bikers, you will have the choice of biking the skating paths (which make for easy riding) or taking longer rides up into the surrounding hillsides.

For Bicyclists

This tour is designed as an inline skating tour. It is open to all bikers and is especially suited to bicyclists looking to accompany an inline skater. E-bikes are also available for anyone looking to try out a bike tour, with the extra confidence gained from the electric assistance.

Setting Your Expectations

We believe this location is one of the best skating and biking locations in the world. Most of the paths are flat, smooth, and car-free. But any time you skate seven days in a row traveling from town to town, you will come across small hills, rough patches, and the occasional busy road. Overall, we think you will love it.