Schönenwerd, Olten (Switzerland)

Schönenwerd, near Olten in Switzerland, is a serene town known for its scenic beauty along the Aare River. With historic architecture and a peaceful atmosphere, it offers a charming Swiss experience.
Cycle routes passing Schönenwerd
Map of my time on the Eurovelo 5

EuroVelo 5

EuroVelo 5, as well known as Via Romea or Francigena, was the starting point of my 11000km long biking trip. It's a long-distance bike route from…
My accommodation in Schönenwerd
BnB Schönenwerd
Neumattweg 1, 5012 Schönenwerd
Weeks I stayed Schönenwerd
Cover image - week 27
Approaching
the Alps!
Week 27
Mon, 21. Aug 2023
73km
760m
17km/h
10082km

Day 137 - from Kembs to Schönenwerd

EuroVelo 5 - The Rhine close to Basel

I’m in Switzerland! Started with a nice flat ride on the Rhine, continued to Basel and then entered the Jura with a first mountainous area. Basel. Amazing to see people swimming or floating in the river with their dry bags. Would have loved to do that! And then the whole day the question. Is it mountains or clouds. Both, but first glimpses of glaciers.

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Tue, 22. Aug 2023
90km
500m
18km/h
10172km

Day 138 - from Schönenwerd to Sarnen

Eurovelo 5 - bike path along the Lake Lucerne

Absolutely beautiful day. Big mountains in sight, beautiful lake and Lucerne with an absolutely stunning cityscape. People are again swimming in the river. Biking in these semi tunnels and a breathtaking sunset. Switzerland is so expensive, but I’m ignoring this, within reason, as it’s so beautiful as well.

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Mood: happy :)
Hibernating