Swiss Stages
An Unforgettable Bike Tour Through Switzerland with the igus:bike
Welcome to Switzerland, igus:bike! Our journey begins in the beautiful city of Bern, the capital of Switzerland. Bern is renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Charmingly situated in a loop of the River Aare, the city offers numerous attractions, including the Federal Palace, the Zytglogge (a medieval clock tower) and the Bear Park.
From Bern, we ride to Zuchwil and then on to Egerkingen, home to the headquarters of igus Switzerland. This route takes us through picturesque landscapes and charming villages. The quiet roads make cycling here particularly enjoyable. We will also visit Blüemlismatt, an idyllic spot above Egerkingen renowned for its stunning views. From there, we cycle on to Oftringen, Nebikon and Sursee. Sursee is located on Lake Sempach and boasts a beautiful old town with historic buildings and cosy cafés.
Upon reaching Lucerne, we discover a city full of history and culture. Situated on Lake Lucerne, the city is surrounded by impressive mountains. Highlights include the Chapel Bridge, one of Europe’s oldest covered wooden bridges, and the Swiss Museum of Transport. From Lucerne, we ride to Küssnacht am Rigi. Küssnacht is famous for the Hohle Gasse, where, according to legend, William Tell shot the Habsburg bailiff Gessler. Our final destination is the Seebodenalp, a beautiful high plateau located between Küssnacht and the Rigi mountain. Here, we can enjoy the tranquility and admire the impressive views of Lake Lucerne and the surrounding mountains.
During our tour, we will visit four customers: OptoTech AG, Rivella AG, Daetwyler Graphics and Brun Marti Dytan. This bike tour offers the perfect blend of culture, history, innovation and nature. The innovative and sustainable igus:bike makes this journey an unforgettable experience. So, buckle up and enjoy the ride!
Stage 5: The igus:bike on the traces of William Tell
Date: 4. July 2025
Starting Point: Verkehrshaus Luzern
Destination: Seebodenalp
Distance: 14.5 km
Riders: Andreas Leppert
On the last day of the Swiss igus:bike tour, we send the igus:bike up to an altitude of over 1000 metres. In addition, interesting facts from Swiss history and culinary highlights await us.
Stage 4: Breathtaking views in Lucerne and a Swiss Chocolate adventure
Date: 3. July 2025
Starting Point: Sursee
Destination: Verkehrshaus Luzern
Distance: 24.4 km
Riders: Thiemo Ecknauer
Today’s stage takes us to one of the most beautiful cities in Switzerland, if not one of the most beautiful cities in the world: Lucerne. We visit some of the most famous sights and hop on a boat with the igus:bike.
Stage 3: A day dedicated to our Customers
Date: 2. July 2025
Starting Point: Rothrist
Destination: Sursee
Distance: 32 km
Riders: Thomas Rogger, Kevin Schnarwiler
The day’s journey focuses on customer visits, starting with Daetwyler Graphics in Oftringen, known for its precision processing of gravure cylinders. Roger Berner shows the use of igus products in their CFM machine. After lunch, the team heads to Brun Marti Dytan, a company specializing in crane systems and components, where we tour the workshop and view various systems. A quick stop at Emmi Kaltbach and the visit of Ramseier Erlebniswelt showcases the importance of Swiss agriculture.
Stage 2: Hot weather and cold drinks!
Date: 1. July 2025
Starting Point: Zuchwil
Destination: Rivella AG, Rothrist
Distance: 44,1 km
Riders: Ramona Senoner, Frédéric Hubler, Axel Ebert
The igus:bike tour continues from Zuchwil to Niederbipp and Egerkingen, where the team enjoys scenic views from Blüemlismatt. We visit the igus office and Rivella AG’s bottling plant, which uses igus technology.
Stage 1 Historical highlights and modern technology – the igus:bike arrives in Switzerland!
Date: 30. June 2025
Starting Point: Rosengarten, Bern
Destination: OptoTech AG, Zuchwil
Distance: 41,1 km
Riders: Andreas Leppert, Nelson Kunz, Oliver Baumann
Our bike tour starts at Rosengarten with stunning views of Bern and the Alps. We visit the Bear Park, Bern Minster, Zytglogge, and the Federal Palace. After meeting Nelson at Wankdorf Stadium, we head to Kriegstetten for lunch. Oliver then rides to OptoTech AG in Zuchwil, where we explore their optical machines and igus components. The day ends with employees trying out the igus:bike.