Cycling in Switzerland

Wyland–Downtown
Stage 2, Winterthur–Zürich

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Wyland–Downtown
Stage 2, Winterthur–Zürich
The aroma of Maggi soup has long since evaporated in Kempttal, now the motorway affects eyes and noses. Green recreational areas only hint at the urban sprawl, Zurich’s unusually village-like districts have a friendly feel.
The aroma of Maggi soup has long since evaporated in Kempttal, now the motorway affects eyes and noses. Green recreational areas only hint at the urban sprawl, Zurich’s unusually village-like districts have a friendly feel.
Length
28 km
Roads and trails
Asphalted: 25 km
Natural surface: 3 km
Natural surface: 3 km
Ascent | Descent
300 m | 320 m
Fitness level
easy
Arrival | return travel
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Traffic volume
Beware: busy main roads Winterthur Steigmühle–Kemptthal and in centre of Zurich
Avoidance of urban area
A train runs between Zürich Oerlikon and Zürich HB, allowing city traffic to be avoided.