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Cycling in Switzerland

Swiss cycling routes

Cycle routes

Cycle routes are generally accessible paths or roads with as far as possible little or no motorized traffic, ideally surfaced with tarmac or concrete. As a rule, on busy roads they are along cycle paths or in lanes with safe crossings or turning-off points.

Cycle paths make no special demands upon the users. See also manual for Grades of Difficulty for Non-Motorized Traffic NMT.
Download pdf Manual.

Signalization of cycle routes is red and include a white cycle pictogram. See also Signalization.


Cycle insurance sticker

According to Art. 50 of the Swiss Traffic Insurance Ordinance, all types of bicycle must display a valid cycle insurance sticker for liability insurance. This does not apply to guests from abroad who only occasionally travel by bicycle in Switzerland.


Traffic regulations

You will find all traffic regulation on cycling in the Road Traffic Regulations (german).

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