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Bike Switzerland

Bike Switzerland

Written by: John Klemme
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Welcome to the Bike Switzerland Podcast — a series of short, practical episodes designed to guide you through each day of our self-guided cycling tours. Hosted by John Klemme, each episode walks you through the day ahead: where you’re riding, what the terrain looks like, the best places to stop, local history and culture, safety notes, shortcuts, detours, and the little details that make the journey smoother. Listen each morning before you roll out, or anytime you want to revisit the landscapes, stories, and rhythms of cycling across Switzerland.John Klemme Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
Episodes
  • Last Day: Bike Return and Bern stop-over
    Feb 2 2026

    This episode covers everything you need for the final day of the tour. You’ll learn how to return and ship your bike from Romanshorn what to bring with you, and how to get back to Geneva by train.


    If you have time, the episode also suggests an easy layover in Bern, with a short walk through the old town, food stops, and a final scenic viewpoint. A simple, stress-free wrap-up to your ride across Switzerland.

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    14 mins
  • Lite Tour: Riding Day 8-> Fischingen to Romanshorn
    Jan 29 2026

    On the final ride of the tour, you’ll coast downhill through the countryside of Thurgau and St. Gallen, crossing a 500-year-old stone bridge in Bischofszell and passing the moated Hagenwil Castle, still lived in and a great place to stop for coffee. Soon, Lake Constance comes into view, and it’s all downhill to Romanshorn—where you can dip your wheels in the lake and celebrate crossing Switzerland by bike.


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    8 mins
  • Lite Tour: Riding Day 7 -> Baden to Fischingen
    Jan 13 2026

    This episode covers the longest riding day of the tour, starting in Baden and heading east through the outer edges of Zurich, before passing Zurich Airport on dedicated greenways. Along the way, there’s al stop at Kyburg Castle above the Töss Valley. The route then continues through quieter countryside toward Fischingen in the Hinterthurgau region. We also explain a possible shortcut that includes a train ride and reduces the day’s distance by roughly half for riders who want an easier option.

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    12 mins
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