Swiss Bike-Adventure – The hilliest country in Europe at its finest

Next edition starts 25th July 2026.
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Cycling around Switzerland, on your bike. Self supported, no help from friends, no support car. commercial services only are allowed. It needs the discipline to continue day by day.

The Swiss Bike-Adventure shows you stunning landscapes and challenging mountain passes. It follows rivers and lakes. Take a break, and jump into the water for a swim. Enjoy the long downhills from some of the biggest mountain passes in the Alpes. Get inspired by different cultures. German, French, Italian and Romontsch are the languages people speak in the areas the route goes through.

Are you ready to take up the challenge?

“Swiss Bike Adventure 5 days, 1300km, 27000m and one of the most amazing experiences of my life.” – Matthew Spooner, Ironman athlete, ultracyclist

About

Start: 25th July 2026, 06:00 a.m.
Riders registration: 24th July 2026, 06:00 p.m.
Where: Andermatt, Switzerland
Finish: Andermatt
Type: fixed road route
Categories: solo and pair riders.
No time limit.

The route

Course: 1,210km
Climbing: 25,469m
Climbs: 14 major climbs
Type: paved roads

Blog

First Climb on the Route – The Sustenpass
The Susten Pass marks the first major climb on the Swiss Bike Adventure route – and what a climb it is! The road over the Susten is …
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Route 2026
The new route for the next years 2026 Swiss-BikeAdventure is released. The 2026 Swiss Bike Adventure brings a fresh twist to the classic route! In the Jura …
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Day 7 – The Final Duel: Markus Walser Crosses the Finish Line
August 1st, 18:46 – As the evening sun dipped behind the alpine peaks of Andermatt, Markus Walser rolled across the finish line, just 11 minutes behind his …
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