Cycling in Switzerland

Familiy tour Chur's Rhine Valley
Chur–Bad Ragaz

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Familiy tour Chur's Rhine Valley
Chur–Bad Ragaz
From Switzerland’s oldest town along the Calanda massif and through the sun-spoilt vineyards of Graubünden and Heidi's homeland to an oasis of wellbeing in Bad Ragaz.
Chur, the oldest Alpine town, is both end-station of most important international railway lines from Germany, France and the Benelux countries and starting point of the Rhaetian railway. On leaving Switzerland’s oldest town, you very soon witness the new-age Calandawind plant - a huge wind power station that dominates the landscape. In stark contrast, the cycling path continues through the Rheinau wetlands; the only remaining wetlands between Reichenau and Lake Constance. Owing to great bio diversity and their dependency on water, one could well describe these woods as the Rain Forest of the Alps.
On the way to Zizers, you swap valley sides and continue on a stretch towards Landquart. In order to reach the two Malans and Jenins winegrowing villages in canton Graubünden you must climb several meters in altitude, for which you are then rewarded with beautiful views and a mild climate. Adults can now indulge in a good glass of famous Pinot Noir, while the kids let off steam on a playground - rightfully known as "Sunnehügel" - sunshine hill.
Back to flat terrain the ride continues to Maienfeld; which owes its fame to the literary "Heidi" figure from the world-famous Johanna Spyri books. The story takes place mostly in the Oberrofels hamlet directly above Maienfeld. The Bad Ragaz bathing resort is now just a crossing of the Rhine away. Depending on the weather and time of year, here's the place to cool off in an outdoor pool of warm up in the thermal baths.
On the way to Zizers, you swap valley sides and continue on a stretch towards Landquart. In order to reach the two Malans and Jenins winegrowing villages in canton Graubünden you must climb several meters in altitude, for which you are then rewarded with beautiful views and a mild climate. Adults can now indulge in a good glass of famous Pinot Noir, while the kids let off steam on a playground - rightfully known as "Sunnehügel" - sunshine hill.
Back to flat terrain the ride continues to Maienfeld; which owes its fame to the literary "Heidi" figure from the world-famous Johanna Spyri books. The story takes place mostly in the Oberrofels hamlet directly above Maienfeld. The Bad Ragaz bathing resort is now just a crossing of the Rhine away. Depending on the weather and time of year, here's the place to cool off in an outdoor pool of warm up in the thermal baths.
From Switzerland’s oldest town along the Calanda massif and through the sun-spoilt vineyards of Graubünden and Heidi's homeland to an oasis of wellbeing in Bad Ragaz.
Chur, the oldest Alpine town, is both end-station of most important international railway lines from Germany, France and the Benelux countries and starting point of the Rhaetian railway. On leaving Switzerland’s oldest town, you very soon witness the new-age Calandawind plant - a huge wind power station that dominates the landscape. In stark contrast, the cycling path continues through the Rheinau wetlands; the only remaining wetlands between Reichenau and Lake Constance. Owing to great bio diversity and their dependency on water, one could well describe these woods as the Rain Forest of the Alps.
On the way to Zizers, you swap valley sides and continue on a stretch towards Landquart. In order to reach the two Malans and Jenins winegrowing villages in canton Graubünden you must climb several meters in altitude, for which you are then rewarded with beautiful views and a mild climate. Adults can now indulge in a good glass of famous Pinot Noir, while the kids let off steam on a playground - rightfully known as "Sunnehügel" - sunshine hill.
Back to flat terrain the ride continues to Maienfeld; which owes its fame to the literary "Heidi" figure from the world-famous Johanna Spyri books. The story takes place mostly in the Oberrofels hamlet directly above Maienfeld. The Bad Ragaz bathing resort is now just a crossing of the Rhine away. Depending on the weather and time of year, here's the place to cool off in an outdoor pool of warm up in the thermal baths.
On the way to Zizers, you swap valley sides and continue on a stretch towards Landquart. In order to reach the two Malans and Jenins winegrowing villages in canton Graubünden you must climb several meters in altitude, for which you are then rewarded with beautiful views and a mild climate. Adults can now indulge in a good glass of famous Pinot Noir, while the kids let off steam on a playground - rightfully known as "Sunnehügel" - sunshine hill.
Back to flat terrain the ride continues to Maienfeld; which owes its fame to the literary "Heidi" figure from the world-famous Johanna Spyri books. The story takes place mostly in the Oberrofels hamlet directly above Maienfeld. The Bad Ragaz bathing resort is now just a crossing of the Rhine away. Depending on the weather and time of year, here's the place to cool off in an outdoor pool of warm up in the thermal baths.
Length | Number of stages
26 km
| 1 Stage
Roads and trails
Asphalted: 23 km
Natural surface: 3 km
Natural surface: 3 km
Ascent | Descent
240 m | 320 m
Fitness level
easy
Arrival | return travel
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Chur railway station en route
Exit the underground passage direction Rheinquartier. There you find a route information board. Alternatively, why not head for a visit to the old town of Chur.
Chur location description
Pumptrack Segnes Chur
The large and varietal Pumptrack Segnes Chur lies at just a stone's throw from the route.
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km0 - km0,7
The route leads over a side road with heavy traffic and no cycling lane. In direction Bad Ragaz the road then branches after the underground rail tunnel into a district road with Zone 30 limit.
Dangerous roundabout, Masans
The roundabout by the motorway entrance / exit Chur-Nord has a lot of traffic. Between the motorway exit and roundabout you have a cycling lane.
km2,6 - km5,6
The route runs partly through the countryside on an asphalted path and partly on a natural path.
Rest area and amphibian pond
Several stones suitable to sit on are there to take a break along the cycling route. 50 m further back you spy an amphibian pond.
km5,6 - km8,3
The route runs partly through the countryside on a natural path, in part on asphalted stretches - and in Untervaz along a side road with work traffic during the week.
km9,0 - km10,1
The route runs partly through the countryside on a natural path and in part on asphalted stretches.
Branching, with an alternative route directly along the Rhine
Here the route leads over the railway. Those wishing to avoid the approx. 120 meter climb in altitude on making their way through Graubünden country to Bad Ragaz can continue cycling alongside the Rhine, direction Bahnhof Landquart, and then continue along the Cycling in Switzerland Route Nr. 21 to Bad Ragaz.
km11,1 - km12,7
The route runs partly through fields on an asphalted road and in part on a natural path. In Igis you discover an attractive station building made of wood.
Dangerous crossing, Igis
The route runs across a main road with lots of traffic. However, you have a clear view at the crossing.
km12,7 - km13,5
The route runs along a district road.
Igis rest area and playground
An interesting and entertaining playground, in particular with giant memory game and a maze. Public toilets available.
km13,5 - km16,4
The route runs over a road with little traffic. The Marschlins castle on the roadside is private.
Castle Marschlins (Community website)
Rest area, Bikepark, branching with Route 21
You can rest beneath shady trees or let off steam at the edge of the woods - and the small and lovely Bikepark Ganda by Landquart - with diverse stretches and challenges, is ideal for all the family.
Bikepark Ganda Landquart
km16,4 - km17,4
The route runs through the countryside on a natural path and traverses Landquart via a lovely wooden bridge.
Signalization
Signalization
Follow the logo indicated Nr. 2 on the red signposts for cycling. Between Maienfeld and Bad Ragaz, follow the logo indicated Nr. 25 + 48 on the red signposts for mountain-biking.Take a printout of our web map on your tour for safety's sake.
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Malans rest area with playground and barbecue
Wood is there for you and large trees provide plenty of shade.
km17,4 - km19,4
The route runs over a side road with little traffic. Cycling through the vineyards you have some beautiful views. Zone 30 speed limit through Malans.
Sunnehügel rest area with playground and barbecue
The playground you see on leaving Malans, direction Jenins, truly lives up to its name - with great views while playing to top it. The valley station of the Älpli-Bahn is also close by; with which you can ascend to 1,800 m altitude on a railway ride up to the Älpli.
Älplibahn Malans
km19,4 - km20,6
The route runs over a side road with little traffic.
Erlenböden rest area with playground and barbecue
Between Malans and Jenins, by Alpbach you find the Erlenböden playground directly beneath shady trees.
km20,6 - km23,7
The route runs over a side road with little traffic. Cycling through the vineyards you have some beautiful views. Zone 30 speed limit through Jenins.
Branching of the Cycling in Switzerland Route 2 and Mountainbiking in Switzerland Routes 25+48
An ancient village fountain from the year 1882 is discovered at the branching of the Cycling in Switzerland Route 2 and Mountainbiking in Switzerland Routes 25+48.
Maienfeld location description
km23,7 - km26,0
The route between Maienfeld and the Bahnhof Bad Ragaz railway station leads over the Rhine bridge on a side road with little traffic.
Bad Ragaz location description
Bad Ragaz railway station en route
The Bad Ragaz station and forecourt are within seeing distance from the main road of the route.
Arrival | return travel
Contact
Stiftung SchweizMobil
Monbijoustrasse 61
3007 Bern
Tel. +41 (0) 31 313 02 70
info@schweizmobil.ch
www.schweizmobil.org
Monbijoustrasse 61
3007 Bern
Tel. +41 (0) 31 313 02 70
info@schweizmobil.ch
www.schweizmobil.org