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A full-day convertible drive from Zurich that stitches together Lake Lucerne, high alpine passes and the shores of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Expect dramatic views, tight hairpins, and short lakeside stops — perfect for photographers and experienced drivers.
A full-day convertible drive from Zurich that stitches together Lake Lucerne, high alpine passes and the shores of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. Expect dramatic views, tight hairpins, and short lakeside stops — perfect for photographers and experienced drivers.
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Operated by EPIKdrives · Zurich, Zurich
You pull the convertible top back and the air of the Alps fills the cabin — cool, pine-scented, and sharp with distant stone. The road climbs quickly: hairpins tighten as the passes rise, lakes below mirror the peaks, and villages unfurl like chapters in a road atlas. This one-day loop from Zurich stitches together Lake Lucerne, the Brünig and Furka corridors, Lake Brienz and Lake Thun, and a photo-stop at Oberhofen Castle before a pause in Interlaken.
moderate.
8–10 hours.
Requires short walks and standing at viewpoints; drivers should be comfortable with long periods behind the wheel and occasional hiking on uneven ground.
No special license beyond a valid national driver’s license is required, but drivers must meet the minimum age (23) and have a credit card for the deposit.
Not always — Furka, Grimsel and Susten are typically open in late spring through autumn; winter closures are common, so confirm with the operator ahead of time.
Fuel is not included; the tour lists fuel as an inclusion in mileage accounting but expect to pay for fuel and manage refueling during the day.
Comfort with narrow, winding alpine roads and frequent hairpins is essential; drivers should be confident and attentive at higher speeds.
The Bernese Highlands grew as transit routes between north and south Europe; castles like Oberhofen date to medieval Bernese rule and lake trade.
Traffic and tourism pressure in lake towns is managed through parking limits and seasonal access; keep to marked paths and avoid littering to protect fragile alpine flora.
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