Lake Zurich Gold Coast – Limmat

Gold Coast–Limmat

Lake Zurich Gold Coast – Limmat

A collection of 3 cycling routes.

Overview

About this collection

From the sunny “Gold Coast” on Lake Zurich’s right bank to the Limmat river, this collection strings together lakeside views, quiet back roads, and shady forest tracks into Zurich. It’s a chill mix of mostly paved riding with some gravel and farm tracks thrown in, plus the odd short busy connector. Expect rolling terrain with a few punchy ramps—nothing wild, but enough to keep it interesting.

Great for fitness spins or mellow cruisers alike. A road bike works, but 30–35 mm tires make the gravel bits more fun. You’ll pass classic Gold Coast towns like Küsnacht and Meilen, then wind toward the city and the Limmat’s easy riverside paths. Cafés and swim spots pop up all along the lake and river—pack a towel if it’s warm.

Start anywhere along the shore or near central Zurich; S-Bahn stations line the route for easy bailouts. Family‑friendly sections sit by the lake and river—just watch for walkers. Ride it either direction and enjoy that lakes-to-river flow.

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Routes
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Duration
60.6 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
416 m
Ascent
433 m
Descent

Lake Zurich Gold Coast – Limmat

Routes in this collection

All 3 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

GoldkĂĽste-Limmat - Etappe 1
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GoldkĂĽste-Limmat - Etappe 1

Cycling route in Rapperswil, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland

From Rapperswil’s lakefront and castle, cruise the sunny Goldküste along Lake Zurich, passing vine‑covered slopes and chill lakeside towns, then roll into Zurich along the Limmat. Mostly paved and on quiet roads, with gentle ups and downs (~33 km, ~250 m climb). Grab a coffee in Rapperswil before y…
33.3 km
Distance
247 m
Ascent
242 m
Descent
GoldkĂĽste-Limmat - Etappe 2
Official

GoldkĂĽste-Limmat - Etappe 2

Cycling route in Wettingen, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland

From Wettingen, roll along the Limmat on mostly gravel tracks and quiet roads for about 25 km. Gentle profile with a few small ups (~125 m) and plenty of easy cruising. Finish in Zurich’s Kreis 4 by Langstrasse, all cafés, bars, and buzz—perfect for a post-ride bite. Suits gravel or sturdy city bik…
25.5 km
Distance
125 m
Ascent
162 m
Descent
GoldkĂĽste-Limmat - Etappe 2
Official

GoldkĂĽste-Limmat - Etappe 2

Cycling route in Baden, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland

A quick hop along the Limmat from Baden to Wettingen. Roll out from the spa town’s old streets, cross towards the river, and cruise mostly on paved, low-traffic roads and cycleways, with a hint of cobbles. It’s short (about 2 km) with a small climb, perfect as a warm-up or family spin. Finish in We…
1.9 km
Distance
45 m
Ascent
29 m
Descent