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Ride through Charm and Wilderness
A gravel cycling route starting from Freienstein
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Eglisau and Osterfingen
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This challenging gravel cycling route near Freienstein offers a unique blend of natural and cultural highlights. With an ascent of 1274m and a distance of 63km, it is suitable for experienced riders. The route features several highlights including the picturesque Eglisau with its medieval old town and charming riverside views. Osterfingen, located at the foot of the Randen mountain range, is another highlight offering scenic beauty and tranquility. With its stunning landscapes and captivating charm, this route provides an unforgettable cycling experience.
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63 km
1274 m
Tough
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Start: Freienstein Village centerFreienstein: Conquering Swiss Alpine Climbs in Freienstein
Freienstein in Zürich, Switzerland is a great cycling locality. The town is surrounded by stunning Swiss landscapes, making it a perfect destination for road and gravel cyclists. Nearby, cyclists can tackle challenging climbs like the Furka Pass and the Gotthard Pass, which are renowned among cycling enthusiasts. With excellent cycling infrastructure, breathtaking scenery, and famous cycling routes, Freienstein scores a rank of 5.3 km
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Höhrain526 mPeakHöhrain is a small village known for its enchanting natural scenery and traditional Swiss architecture.
7 km
7 km
EglisauVillageEglisau is a picturesque village with a well-preserved medieval old town and lovely riverside views.
25 km
25 km
OsterfingenVillageOsterfingen is a tranquil village at the foothills of the Randen mountain range, offering beautiful landscapes and peaceful surroundings.
25 km
25 km
KlangreservoirViewpointKlangreservoir is a reservoir with stunning views and a perfect spot to take a break and enjoy the tranquility.
38 km
38 km
BeringenVillageBeringen is a charming village with a historic old town area and beautiful traditional Swiss architecture.
39 km
39 km
HaardflueViewpointHaardflue is a scenic viewpoint with panoramic views of the Thurauen nature reserve and the Rhine River.
46 km
46 km
RheinauVillageRheinau is a village known for its picturesque location by the Rhine River and its impressive monastery.
52 km
52 km
Aussichtsplattform ThurauenViewpointAussichtsplattform Thurauen offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Thurauen nature reserve and the meandering Thur River.
58 km
58 km
GräslikonVillageGräslikon is a charming village with a traditional Swiss atmosphere and beautiful countryside views.
62 km
62 km
Irchel694 mPeakIrchel is a stunning natural attraction with rolling hills and vineyards, offering picturesque cycling routes.
63 km
63 km
Finish: Freienstein Village centerFreienstein: Conquering Swiss Alpine Climbs in Freienstein
Cycling routes from Freienstein:
Gravel adventure through Eglisau and Rhine Falls Dättenberg Ride through Charm and Wilderness Freienstein to Höhrain Freienstein to Hohentengen am Hochrhein Cycling around Hochwacht Irchel and Schaffhausen Freienstein to Rüfenach Exploring Andelfingen and Winterthur Freienstein to Rhine Falls Challenging ride through Bauma and Zurich Zürich-Eglisau-Wilchingen-Rheinau Loop Zürich-Ägerisee-Einsiedeln-Zürich Loop
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