Guided E Cycling holiday from Lake Constance to Lake Zurich
6 day tour
Appenzell - A true cultural experience
Once a giant strode across the land carrying a huge sack. A rocky peak on the Säntis tore a hole in the sack. Thousands of houses pured out and scattered across the land. So says the legend of how the typical dispersed settlements of Appenzell came about. In a gentle hilly landscape one bump nudges the next in a wavelike formation, usually crowned by farmsteads which are lovingly termed 'Häämet' by the people of Appenzell. It is in this hilly landscape that the advantages of the flyer electric bike come to the fore. We ride along selected routes from Lake Constance through the countryside of Appenzell to the St.Gallen corner of Lake Zurich.
Departures 12 and 26 May, 9 and 23 June, 7 and 21 July, 5 August
Day 1
Travel to Rorschach on Lake Constance
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We will arrange your travel to Switzerland and onto Rorschach from the UK to suit your individual requirements. An overnight stay in Rorschach before meeting your guide for your E-Cycling holiday.
Half board accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Rorschach
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Day 2
Alterhein nature reserve
Approximately 25 Km
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We meet at 2pm at the small railway station in Staad Flyer adjustment and first small trip to the Alterhein nature reserve. After a coffee break we ascend to Rorschacherberg, where we are shown to our rooms before enjoying the beautiful views of Lake Constance with your evening meal.
Half board accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Rorschacherberg
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Day 3
From Lake Constance to Appenzell
Approximately 40 Km
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After a tough climb we enjoy a fabulous view of Lake Constance in good weather. We take a well-earned coffee break in the spa town of Heiden before ''flying'' on to Trogen where we take an (optional) lunch break and then visit the Fünfeck palace in the afternoon.
The Fünfeck palace in Trogen is the stubborn project of a fabrication plant in the countryside of Appenzell. Built between 1805 and 1809 on the old village and country road, the right of way, located inside the building, is accessed from the north east side through a vast gate in the centre of the main facade.
After viewing the palace, we ride to Appenzell, our destination today. Once here we checj into a beautiful Appenzell building at the centre of the village, the richly tradiditonal Hotel Löwen. After being shown to our rooms we take a guided walk through the village.
Half board accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Appenzell
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Day 4
From Apenzell Ebnat-Kappel
Approximately 35 Km
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A relaxing ride from Appenzell to Urnäsch, also a well-known town in the area. Here we visit the Appenzell museum of tradiition and good customs. The old house has been browned in the sun and is a good 400 years old. It has served as a museum since 1976. The angular rooms with their crooked wooden floors are home to a presentaion of the farming culture of Appenzell country: The living tradition - Silvesterchlausen, the Alpfahrt - as well as living and clothing from past times, children's toys, folk are and craft works.
Now comes a lengthy ascent and we are relived that our Flyers are assisted by electric motors.
Travel on to Hemberg and lunch break (optional). After this we cycle on to our destination today, Ebnat-Kappel. The modern Hotel Kapplerhof has a swimming pool and spa facilities.
Half board accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Ebnat-Kappel
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Day 5
Cross the Ricken Pass to Lake Zurich
Approximately 35 Km
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Today we cross the Ricken and it is only possible with such ease on a Flyer. We take a coffee break on the Ricken Pass. Then we take a pretty route along Lake Obersee, passing the Wurmsbach monastery and onto Rapperswil. We arrive in Rapperswil around lunchtime. Farewll drink.
Half board accommodation in a 3 star hotel in Rapperswil
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Day 6
Return to the UK or extend your holiday
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We will arrange your return back to the Uk or alternatively you could extend your holiday within Switzerland. We will be delighted to assist with your individual arrangements.
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Guided cycling holidays
