Daily Itinerary

Day 1 256 km · 5h 46min · 12 stops
1
Blatten Start

The Restaurant Krone is a nice place to have Breakfast and start your tour to Ticino.

+1 route point
2
UNESCO-Biosphäre Äntlibuech Stop

The Biosphere of Entlebuch has been officially recognized by the UNESCO as a heritage site. If you drive through it, you will find out why. The georgeous landscape invites your eyes to wander.

10 km · 13min from Blatten
3
Äntlibuech Dorf Stop

Entlibuech is a georgeous little village with a agricultural heritage.

6.0 km · 8min from UNESCO-Biosphäre Äntlibuech
4
Glaubenberg Stop

The Glaubenberg connects the Entlebuch, in Lucerne, with Sarnen, in Nidwalden. It is a georgeous mountain Pass that offers a stunning view onto the Lake Sarnen below.

14 km · 17min from Äntlibuech Dorf
+1 route point
5
Lungern Stop

Lungern is a small village at the picturesque Lake Lungern. I recommend having a break here to enjoy the view as you'll be driving mountain-passes the next few hours.

38 km · 55min from Glaubenberg
6
Brünig-Pass Stop

Ein Klassiker unter den Pässen, der durch seine flüssige Streckenführung überzeugt.

6.2 km · 9min from Lungern
7
Grimselpass Stop

Eines der absoluten Highlights mit spektakulären Granitlandschaften und unzähligen Kehren.

37 km · 44min from Brünig-Pass
8
Pause en Wallis Stop

You are now in Wallis. Take a break here as you'll be driving a long time again after here.

18 km · 22min from Grimselpass
9
Nufene Stop

This is the Nufenen-Pass. Congrats, you are now officially entering the italian speaking Canton of Ticino.

13 km · 15min from Pause en Wallis
10
Fontana Stop

You are approaching Airolo. In Airolo you can either follow the Tour along the country-roads or you can hop onto the Autobahn to Bellinzona and continue the drive there. I personally use the Autobahn, but I am a local and drive this tour regularly, so you might choose the country roads.

22 km · 29min from Nufene
11
Bellinzona Stop

Welcome to Bellinzona, the Capital of the canton of Ticino. Take a break here and enjoy the ticino flare. I personally recommend getting a Hotel in Locarno as the view and location are much better, but you can also get one here, if you prefer.

72 km · 1h 44min from Fontana
12
Locarno Destination

In my opinion the most beautiful city in Ticino. Spend your night here and enjoy the ticino flare.

21 km · 29min from Bellinzona
Day 2 260 km · 5h 38min · 10 stops
1
Seestross Start

This street has a phenomenal ticino flare. It's tight, nestled between the mountain and the lake and the houses and gardens have this irresistable flare. Take it slow and enjoy the view.

5.6 km · 11min
2
Gränze Stop

You are entering Italy. Fantastic view, lovely culture, awful drivers and the police really doesn't care what you do.

7.5 km · 11min from Seestross
3
Domodossola Stop

You are entering Domodossola. I recommend you buy some food and drinks to eat on top of the Simplonpass.

49 km · 1h 10min from Gränze
4
Gränze Stop

Congrats, you're back in the civilized lands.

21 km · 26min from Domodossola
5
Pause Stop

This is my preferred spot to take a break. Take out the food and drinks you bought in Domodossola and enjoy.

20 km · 31min from Gränze
6
Brig Stop

You are in Brig now. Take a small break here, you'll be driving a long time from here on out.

20 km · 25min from Pause
7
Grimsel (2) Stop

Noch einmal die Kurven der Grimsel genießen, diesmal aus einer anderen Perspektive.

55 km · 1h 5min from Brig
8
Brünig (2) Stop

Der Brünig als Abschluss der Bergstrecken auf dem Weg zurück.

40 km · 47min from Grimsel (2)
9
Kaffipause Stop

A cute little Café that I recommend you visit. It has food, Ice-cream and Coffe and a very nice calm flare after a long day of riding.

23 km · 31min from Brünig (2)
+2 route points
10
Luzern Destination

You are now entering Lucerne again. My Trip ends here. You can go sightseeing or return home, whichever you prefer.

19 km · 21min from Kaffipause