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Küsnacht to Erlenbach Loop
A road cycling route starting from Kuesnacht
Cycle through scenic villages and along the edge of Lake Zurich
Map
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This round-trip cycling route takes you from Küsnacht through Erlenbach and back, covering a distance of 120 km with an ascent of 2343 m. The route offers stunning views of Lake Zurich and takes you through picturesque villages and countryside. The difficulty level of this route is moderate, suitable for well-trained amateur cyclists. Overall, this route is a perfect mix of scenic beauty and cycling challenge.
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120 km
2343 m
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Route profile
Highlights on the route
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Start: Küsnacht City centerKüsnacht: Embrace the cycling opportunities amidst beautiful landscapes of Küsnacht.
Küsnacht is a cyclist's dream locality nestled in the Zürich region of Switzerland. Boasting a variety of cycling routes, from flat lakeside paths to challenging hill climbs, Küsnacht offers endless possibilities for road and gravel cyclists. The area is surrounded by beautiful landscapes, including the picturesque Küsnacht Castle and the scenic views of Lake Zürich. One iconic cycling spot nearby is the Pfannenstiel, a local mountain popular among cyclists for its challenging ascent and rewarding panoramic views from the top. With its well-maintained roads and stunning natural surroundings, Küsnacht is truly a paradise for cyclists.0 km
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ErlenbachVillageTake a break in Erlenbach and admire the beautiful lakeside views.
15 km
15 km
Türli615 mMountain PassPass through Türli and enjoy the serene rural surroundings.
30 km
30 km
PfäffikonTownTravel through Pfäffikon and catch a glimpse of the majestic Pilatus mountain.
34 km
34 km
Etzel1098 mViewpointConquer the challenging climb up to Etzel Pass and enjoy panoramic views from the top.
48 km
48 km
SihlseeLakeStop by Sihlsee, a picturesque reservoir surrounded by mountains.
55 km
55 km
TrachslauVillagePedal through Trachslau and marvel at the charming Swiss countryside.
68 km
68 km
RothenthurmVillagePass through Rothenthurm, known for its traditional Swiss architecture.
77 km
77 km
Raten1077 mMountain PassAdmire the alpine scenery as you cycle through Raten.
100 km
100 km
Villa SeeroseViewpointMake a detour to Villa Seerose and enjoy its beautiful lakeside setting.
102 km
102 km
OberriedenVillageCycle through Oberrieden and catch glimpses of the glittering Lake Zurich.
113 km
113 km
BürkliplatzViewpointFinish your ride at Bürkliplatz, a bustling waterfront promenade in Zurich.
113 km
113 km
ZurichCityStart your journey in Küsnacht and take in the stunning views of Lake Zurich.
120 km
120 km
Finish: Küsnacht City centerKüsnacht: Embrace the cycling opportunities amidst beautiful landscapes of Küsnacht.
Cycling routes from Kuesnacht:
Küsnacht Countryside Gravel Loop Küsnacht Gravel Adventure Küsnacht Loop via Adliswil to Lenzburg Küsnacht Best of Zurich Scenic Gravel Ride from Küsnacht Scenic Küsnacht Road Loop via Egg to Durst Küsnacht Gravel Adventure to Erlenbach Scenic Gravel Route around Küsnacht Küsnacht to Erlenbach Loop Challenging Küsnacht Road Loop to Zollikon Zürich to Baar Loop Zürich to Bremgarten
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Küsnacht / Itschnach](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/zurich/kuesnacht-itschnach-5.webp)
![Image of Erlenbach](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/zurich/erlenbach-5.webp)
![Image of Zollikon](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/zurich/zollikon-5.webp)
![Image of Rüschlikon](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/zurich/ruschlikon-1.webp)
![Image of Kilchberg](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/zurich/kilchberg-4.webp)
![Image of Zollikerberg](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/zurich/zollikerberg-5.webp)
![Image of Zumikon](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/zurich/zumikon-5.webp)
![Image of Thalwil](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/zurich/thalwil-5.webp)
![Image of Herrliberg](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/switzerland/zurich/herrliberg-4.webp)