Hochwacht Observation Tower – Emmentaler Show Dairy loop from Madiswil

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Hochwacht Observation Tower – Emmentaler Show Dairy loop from Madiswil

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Hochwacht Observation Tower – Emmentaler Show Dairy loop from Madiswil

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67.0km

1,370m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.16 km

Hochwacht Observation Tower

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The Hochwacht is not in Langenthal, but belongs to the municipality Langenthal. Was previously used for signaling with a high altitude fire.

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12.6 km

Schönenthül bench with a view

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Nice place for a short break :)

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32.1 km

Restaurant Hirschen Oberwald

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In the middle of nowhere you suddenly find yourself in front of an incredibly beautiful house. Thanks to a reservation we got a place on Sunday. Special menu, all in …

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44.4 km

View of the Bernese Alps

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Nice tour of Zollbrück-Lützelflüh-Affoltern-Lueg-Zollbrück👍
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48.1 km

Emmentaler Show Dairy

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The Emmental Show Dairy is, as the word implies, a sight to behold. I think the various offerings are fantastic. The large playground, the kitchen/restaurant, the cheese trail, and even …

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49.4 km

View of the Alps

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Great view of the Alps and the Jura, recommended 👍

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52.7 km

View of the Bernese Alps from Emmental

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Beautiful route in the Emmental with little traffic 💯👍

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57.4 km

Viewpoint

58.1 km

View of the Bernese Alps from Traditional Swiss Farmhouses

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64.6 km

Langete

Lake

67.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.8 km

11.8 km

7.57 km

3.21 km

860 m

764 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

22.1 km

11.6 km

7.58 km

1.69 km

1.29 km

Elevation

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (530 m)

Weather

Tuesday 10 November

12°C

8°C

78 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 8, 2025,Der gross Sumiswalder

From Hüswil follow the ❤️route 99 no. to Sumiswald, then back on ❤️route 399 no.
Wonderful spring tour, a constant up and down.

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August 13, 2022,Dr gross Sumiswauder

This route offers a double portion of cycling and landscape fun. On the Herzroute you glide over the ridges of the Emmental to Hüswil in Lucerne. The heart loop Napf leads back to Sumiswald, with some of the most beautiful sections that can be found in cycling country Switzerland.

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