Today’s ride follows the Aare through the heart of Switzerland, from the railway crossroads of Olten to the spa town of Baden. Along the way we pass through Aarau and Brugg, where medieval art, psychiatry, and everyday Swiss life quietly intersect . We finish in one of my favorite towns: Baden. A place shaped by Roman baths, railways, and centuries of travelers.

On Day 7 of the Lite Route, you’ll follow the quiet bends of the Aare through the Swiss Mittelland, passing tidy farms, wooden bridges, and peaceful stretches of countryside.

We stop in Aarwangen for lunch beneath the old castle where Bern’s reeves once ruled, then continue toward the striking fortress of Aarburg, perched above the river.

The day ends in Zofingen, a beautifully preserved medieval town that’s perfect for an evening walk and a relaxed dinner. This episode gives you the highlights, a bit of history, and what to look out for along the way.

Today is your well-earned rest day in Solothurn, and this episode helps you make the most of it. Whether you choose the forest walk to the Verena Gorge, the cable-car ride up Mount Weissenstein, a river cruise to Biel, or simply exploring Solothurn’s cafés, shops, and baroque streets, you’ll find plenty to enjoy at an easy pace. It’s a gentle day designed to let your legs recover and give you a different view of this beautiful region before you get back on the bikes tomorrow.

Today you’ll leave the walled town of Murten and ride through the Three Lakes region on one of the most relaxed and scenic sections of the Lite Route. This episode guides you along quiet lakeside paths, across wooden bridges, and onto the long Aare River trail. You’ll pass vineyards, small villages, and the stork colony at Altreu before gliding into Solothurn—Switzerland’s most beautiful baroque town. It’s an easy, varied day with plenty of spots to rest, swim, or simply take in the view.

Today you’ll follow the shores of Lake Neuchâtel before turning inland toward the medieval town of Murten. This episode walks you through lakeside boardwalks, stretches of quiet forest, the stop-worthy village of Estavayer, and the open farmlands that lead toward Payerne and its historic abbey. From there, you’ll glide into Murten—one of Switzerland’s most charming walled towns—where cobblestones, arcades, and lake views make for a perfect finish to the day.

Today you’ll leave Morges and head north toward Yverdon, riding through quiet farmland, forest paths, and the rolling countryside of the Vaud region. This episode guides you through the day’s easy climbs, the villages you’ll pass, the best places to stop for lunch, and the highlights along the way—from the castle at La Sarraz to the long, gentle approach to Lake Neuchâtel. You’ll finish in Yverdon, a historic spa town with thermal baths waiting right at your hotel.

Your first riding day takes you from Geneva along the shores of Lake Geneva to the lakeside town of Morges. This episode covers the key turns, where to stop, lunch ideas, and what to expect on this gentle, scenic introduction to the Lite Route.

Your tour begins in Geneva. In this episode, you’ll learn how to get from the airport to the Hotel Cornavin, how to use your free transport pass, what to bring to your orientation and bike fitting, and where to go for a relaxed first evening in the city.