Swiss climbs, charming villages and more

Discover Swiss Splendor with Ivo Stettler

We’re thrilled to welcome back Ivo Stettler, a returning Swiss contributor, showcasing a collection of breathtaking rides from Switzerland. Despite their picturesque charm, brace yourself for a couple of challenging climbs—Ivo promises the views are worth every pedal.

Top Pick: Michaelskreuz von Gisikon

Embark on this scenic journey starting flat at Nussbaum, a quaint hamlet of Inwil. The road soon transforms into a 2 km climb at 12-13% over the Inwilerberg. A brief descent to Gibelfl¸h offers respite before the ride leads through Ballwil to Gisikon. The climb to Michaelskreuz, with grades between 8 and 13%, is interrupted only by some flat meters halfway up. Reaching Michaelskreuz, a mere 200m of gravel leads to a small chapel with an awe-inspiring view!

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MICHAELSKREUZ VON GISIKON

Starting flat at the Nussbaum, a small hamlet of Inwil, the road soon climbs for 2 km at 12-13% over the Inwilerberg. The following descent down to Gibelfl¸h lets the legs rest a bit. Via Ballwil the ride leads to Gisikon, where the climb to Michaelskreuz ("Michaels Cross") starts. The climb stays between 8 and 13 %, only interrupted by some flat meters halfway up. When reaching Michaelskreuz, it is only 200m of gravel to the small chapel with the beautiful view!

19.601km

DISTANCE

1:03:47

DURATION

561m

ELEVATION

GLAUBENBERGPASS VON SARNEN

The ride starts with a flat warm up along the (small) airport of Kaegiswil. In Sarnen, the climb starts just after the roundabout and soon the gradient kicks in. The arrival at Stalden gives some flat meters to get some breath before the big ascent starts. After lots of turns the road flattens again when reaching Langis, popular in winter for ski cross country with the big car parking. From there, it is only some kilometres and a bit of height until the highest point of the Glaubenbergpass, where there is a little restaurant for refreshments!

17.024km

DISTANCE

1:37:24

DURATION

1026m

ELEVATION

GLAUBENBERGPASS VON SCHACHEN

Starting flat in Malters before the first crisp ascent (9 to 12 %) at Schachen. The ascent continues until passing the the Renggpass, after which the road gets flat for some metres. If you watch out, you see the "Solar Velomobile" of Jacob Karhu on the way! After passing the wind turbines, the legs get some rest while descending the next 2 km. Then ascend to the village of Finsterwald and descending 3 km to Gfellen (a former little ski place) before the real climb to Glaubenbergpass begins. The ascent varies between 8 and 13 %, with short flatter segments.

27.335km

DISTANCE

2:00:30

DURATION

1197m

ELEVATION

STALDEN TO SARNEN

Starting at the village of Stalden on a plateau above Lake Sarnen, first descending to Giswil on a small road. From Giswil the ride goes flat out counter clockwise around the lake and ends in the village of Sarnen, just in front of the old building of the former gymnasium.

15.519km

DISTANCE

0:33:54

DURATION

84m

ELEVATION

Introducing Ivo Stettler, an IT Engineer residing in Ballwil, near Lucerne, Switzerland, with his wife and two children, aged 22 and 23. Having commuted to work by bike for 13 years, Ivo turned to indoor biking and FulGaz in his basement during the pandemic-induced home office to maintain his fitness.

Sharing a love for exploring Switzerland on gravel bikes with his wife, Ivo took his cycling passion to the next level in 2023 by filming his favourite rides around his hometown, making them available for others during the winter months. As a hobbyist, Ivo’s rides may not break speed records, and his distinctive asthmatic breathing might be recognisable, but the joy lies in seeing his rides on FulGaz and reliving them during the chilly seasons. Embrace the cycling spirit with Ivo on FulGaz!