Zurich–Einsiedeln Bike

A classic point‑to‑point ride from vibrant Zurich to the monastery town of Einsiedeln in the Swiss pre‑Alps. Expect a solid day out: roughly 75–80 km with plenty of climbing and a real mix of surfaces. You’ll spend most of the time on quiet roads, farm tracks, and paths, with long gravel stretches and just a few short busy sections.

It’s made for gravel or trekking bikes and confident riders who don’t mind changing surfaces. Road slicks will feel out of place on the rougher bits. The payoff is big—rolling countryside, forested valleys, and wide views toward the hills, finishing by the famous Einsiedeln Abbey.

Best from spring to autumn; after rain, some tracks can be soft. Pack layers and enough water, and keep an eye on daylight if you’re riding the whole way. Public transport in the area makes it easy to shorten or plan a one‑way trip.

In short: an engaging, mixed‑terrain ride linking city energy with alpine calm—quiet, scenic, and properly hilly.