Top 10 bike routes

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Take a leisurely ride on an e-bike through seemingly endless vineyards. Discover the highlights along the Rhine with your family on a bike tour. Or race across the hills of the Randen on a gravel bike. The Schaffhausen region is perfect for cycling.

Discover the most beautiful cycling routes in Schaffhauserland enjoy diverse landscapes, breathtaking views, and unforgettable moments.

Two cyclists are riding through the vineyards in the golden evening light.

Chläggi Trail

58.2 km | 4 h 30 min

This sporty yet relaxing loop is perfect for you if you love nature and good food. Starting in Schaffhausen, you’ll soon be cycling through idyllic villages, endless vineyards, and open fields. Along the way, wineries and taverns invite you to stop for a break and enjoy a glass of local wine.

Schaffhauserland

162.1 km | 16 h 20 min

Discover the entire canton of Schaffhausen on this multi-day tour divided into four stages. On this cross-border mountain bike tour through and around the Schaffhauserland vineyards, forests, meadows, romantic rest stops, idyllic villages and small towns, as well as one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Europe.

A man riding a yellow gravel bike rides along a nature trail through the forest.

Randen Tour

53.5 km | 4 h 15 min

Head out onto the Randen leave your daily routine behind as you cycle through shady woodlands, across wide meadows, and past villages. Along the way, you’ll also pass two of the four «Randentürme» (viewing towers) canton of Schaffhausen. Take on the extra climb and enjoy the breathtaking views.

Rhine Falls Route

16.3 km | 1 h 20 min

The round-trip begins with a real highlight: the impressive Rhine Falls. But the roar and rush of Europe’s largest waterfall soon fade away. Take a relaxing break on the idyllic Rheinau Monastery Island, surrounded by nature and a peaceful atmosphere.

Two cyclists are on the bank of a river. A waterfall can be seen in the background. A castle is located on the opposite bank.
Part of a bicycle wheel riding on a nature path. The edge of the forest is visible in the background.

Reiat Route

28.9 km | 2 h 10 min

Peace and quiet, nature, and picturesque villages accompany you on this loop tour through the still-undiscovered Reiat region. Explore the Kesslerloch Cave in Thayngen. It is one of the most significant late Ice Age archaeological sites in Europe.

Nature Park Wine Country Route

176.7 km | 13 h 25 min

This multi-day e-bike and cycling route connects the Schaffhauserland the Zurich Wine Country. Plan the route to suit your needs.

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A family cycles on a dirt road, surrounded by meadows, fields, and a forest.

Family Route

Stein am Rhein Rhine Falls

23.2 km | 1 h 35 min

Travel together and experience some real highlights along the way: This family-friendly route takes you on a leisurely ride along the Rhine. Take the Liliputbahn at the start of the tour Liliputbahn visit the Smilestones miniature world at the end.

Hegau Route

27 km | 1 h 50 min

On this cross-border bike tour, you’ll enjoy frequent views of the volcanic landscape in Hegau.

Two friends are riding their e-bikes along a gravel path through a cornfield.
A golden vineyard landscape with two cyclists on the dirt road running through it.

Klettgau Wine Route

14.7 km | 1 hr

Here, you’ll cycle right through the heart of the Schaffhausen wine-growing region, the Schaffhausen Pinot Noir area. Stately half-timbered houses, gently babbling fountains, quaint backyards, idyllic alleys and nooks—as you ride through the flat valley floor of the sun-drenched Klettgau, picturesque village scenes await you.

Round trip Stein am Rhein Schaffhausen

40 km | 3 hours

Enjoy one of the most beautiful stretches of river in Europe on this round-trip along the Rhine. You can cover part of the route by boat or take a break at a swimming spot along the Rhine.

The regular boat service travels down the Rhine, passing Diessenhofen.