All cycling routes in Bern Region

This leg of the journey covers 64 kilometers from Laupen on secret paths over the wild Längenberg Mountain up to Thun.

Lac de Neuchâtel: chirping in the reeds, waves lapping at the gentle shore, the Jura shimmering in the distance. Over 100 species of birds breed in the Grande Cariçaie, the 40-km-long marsh and reed belt along the southern shores of the lake.

Through down-to-earth Emmental with its flower-adorned farmhouses, a stop at St.Urban monastery, on through the Seetal valley with shallow lakes rimmed with reeds, over the Reuss into Säuliamt, the metropolis of Zurich already calling.

The Grimmialp region offers a fitting conclusion to the Diemtig Valley Nature Park with its steep rocks, mountain forests and lush alpine meadows. The Grimmialp Bike route leads visitors through this natural experience over the course of 18 kilometres of varied scenery.

Ride from the historic capital city through the Wangen Valley full of industry and commerce, then head straight for the Sense and follow the river to Laupen with its magnificent castle. Pass by fields and woodlands across the Biberen plateau towards Kerzers.

Fleeting glimpses of the secret life of the old Aare, the proud wooden bridge at Büren, the atmospherically emerging silhouette of the St. Ursen Tower in Solothurn. The route swerves southwards to the Grosse Emme, where Bernese farmhouses appear, soon followed by the sandstone cliffs of Burgdorf.

This section leads through France all of the way/most of the way. See «International routes» for further information.

Surveying and simultaneously travelling along the «Bödeli», the wet land between lakes Brienz and Thun. The «Bödeli» route links a conurbation centre with nature, as well as a modern tourism destination with medieval churches and castle ruins.

The Brünigpass separates the Bernese bear and the Innerschweiz, linked by pilgrim paths, railways and dialect. Obwalden: a tiny canton, a wide valley, a pre-Alpine landscape with scattered settlements, shallow lakes and long traditions.

Once again Bern’s picture-postcard panorama with the old town and distant snowy summits, then the usually peaceful Emme in riverside woodland, the staid farming region of Emmental, where Gotthelf read the riot act to farmers and justice was spoken in Trachselwald Castle.

An amazing tour with a little known 18-km ascent and an unpaved section.

A quiet roll-in, from Rougemont pure biking pleasure through meadows, woods and gorges in remote valleys, dominated by the majestic crests of the Vaud Alps. Enchanted glades with peat meadows - if you’re ever going to meet a unicorn, it will be here.

The Jungfrau is not necessarily known as a road cycling destination, but it does offer one of Europe’s finest passes: the Grosse Scheidegg (alt. 1962m).

Follow the now tamed River Emme, past stately farmhouses with wide overhanging hipped roofs. Emmental, a finely structured system of 170 valleys and rolling hills. From the Gotthelf village of Lützelflüh to Langnau, home of Emmental cheese.

From Uetendorf railway station, the route leads along the renatured River Limpach through fertile agricultural country until Gerzensee and the steep climb to Belpberg. This tour delights with great views of the Aare, Gürbe and Stockental valleys.

After passing through some lovely gorges, among them those at Moutier which once inspired Goethe, the landscape opens up to a wide valley. The journey ends in Delémont, the capital of the canton of Jura. Its historic center is well worth a visit.

From Thun into Kiesental, a wide panorama in Gysenstein, rolling hills give way to knolls and gullies in Emmental, a picture-book landscape, large farmsteads sit comfortably on good land forcing poorer fellows on to the Schattenseiten.

«Child» of the Jura waters correction: the Nidau-Büren canal and the Häftli loop. The Witi, dry, where hares and storks gather. Nearby, the sluggish meandering Aare, in the distance, the St. Ursen tower announces the baroque town of Solothurn.

Biking on the scenic crests of the Emmental hills and through deep ravines to Stächelegg on the Napf. An overnight stop at the summit inn is recommended, particularly impressive panorama at sunset and sunrise.

The journey Langnau–Entlebuch provides a magnificent impression of Emmental and Entlebuch. You will be guided along both of these valley landscapes.

This 72-kilometer tour is the “royal stage” of the Heart Route and prominently shows the advantages of the E-bike.

It is at Lake Biel where the German and French-speaking Switzerland meet.

The lovely Gantrisch area is overshadowed by the fashionable Bernese Oberland, but the foothills of the Alps have much to offer, especially to mountain bikers. The Königsroute – the route of kings –combines the best parts into a fantastic circular tour.

The famous Guggershörnli – a remarkable rocky mound between Schwarzenburg and Guggisberg - with stunning panorama, is circled on this tour of medium difficulty.

A continual up and down high above the Thunersee lake heading west. The mighty Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau massif soon appears. Well-kept houses, snowy summits and a lake landscape form the classic picture-postcard paradise.

Over gentle hills, passing tiny moraine lakes to «Chabisland» (cabbage country). An easy roll between clearly laid-out fields, silver planes waiting to take off in Belpmoos. Follow the River Aare at ground level, then ride through the lanes of Bern's UNESCO-listed Old Town.

After Thun, the gateway to the Oberland, the wide Aaretal: large villages, industry, open fields and a powerful river in lush water meadows. Enter the capital city of Bern, UNESCO World Heritage with arcades teeming with shoppers.

The Gurnigelwald-Gürbe Bike leads through vast, unknown woods. Departing from Blumenstein in upper Gürbental, the route takes you to Gurnigel and back passing through Gurnigelbad.

An easy ride through the wide, flat Gürbe Valley. Passing by the airport, the route runs straight through Bern's Old Town. It leads from the industrial Wangen Valley to the Sense, then follows the river to Laupen with its veranda houses before reaching Golaten via the Biberen plateau.

From Bern the Napf-Bike route leads over the Mänziwilegg and Moosegg vantage points with wonderful views of the peaceful Emmental hills and the Alpine chain. Destination lovely Langnau, centre of the Emmental.

The Big Three, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, are among the most impressive natural wonders in Switzerland. You never tire of the sight of the peaks and glaciers on the Mürren tour.

This moderately challenging loop starts at Saanen, a typical Bernese Oberland village, which is easy to get to by train.

Already impressive ascent along the foot of the Eiger North Wall to Kleine Scheidegg. Absolute highlight: the descent to Lauterbrunnen in the majestic company of the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau - simply breathtaking.

The rolling hills of the Gantrisch Nature Park. Between Guggershörnli and Sensegraben past the much-sung-about Guggisberg. The River Sense is crossed at Guggerbach. The route then continues into Friburgerland via Zumholz to Plaffeien.