Inn River Cycle Route: Silvaplana - Pfunds

A classic alpine stretch of the Inn-Radweg, rolling from Silvaplana in Switzerland’s Engadin down to Pfunds in Austria’s Tyrol. Expect big valley views, turquoise river sections, and postcard villages along the way.

The ride follows the Inn downstream, mixing smooth asphalt with well-kept gravel on mostly quiet tracks and roads, with a few short busy-road links. Signage is generally good. Highlights include the lakes around Silvaplana, the Engadin’s airy meadows and larch forests, Zernez (gateway to the Swiss National Park), the spa town of Scuol with Tarasp Castle above it, and the border crossing at Martina before cruising into Pfunds.

It’s generally downhill in this direction, but the Alps still serve up some punchy ramps. A touring or gravel bike with comfy tires is ideal. Services are frequent in the villages, and public transport parallels parts of the route for easy bail-outs. Weather changes fast up here, so pack layers and be ready for wind. A solid pick if you want big-mountain scenery without technical trails.