From a small stream on a plateau, the Thur grows into a stately river that flows through the Mittelland and meanders into the Rhine, passing through wide fields and shallow ravines. This Collection guides you through these landscapes on your bike. The Thur Route is a fabulous, short river cycle path. The Thur, which gives it its name, rises below the Säntis mountain and crosses northeastern Switzerland.

Starting in Buchs SG on the border with Liechtenstein, this adventure consists of three stages. Past Werdenberg, the smallest town in Switzerland, the route leads uphill to the headwaters of the Thur. You’ll then follow the river until it flows into the Rhine not far from Schaffhausen. The Thur takes you from the Alpine Rhine to the High Rhine, which can also be an interesting variant of the Rhine Cycle Path if you want to go around Lake Constance.

You can easily reach the starting point in Buchs by train. If you want to avoid the big climb at the beginning of the Tour, you can either take the train to Nesslau and bike to Unterwasser or ride in the opposite direction and start at the river’s mouth. This way, a fabulous descent into the Rhine Valley awaits you at the end. On the way, you’ll find plenty of options for food and overnight accommodation in the many charming towns.

Get ready for a fantastic adventure across northeastern Switzerland.