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Bern gravel ride: adventure in the Emmental

Bern gravel ride: adventure in the Emmental

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4.8

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Bern gravel ride: adventure in the Emmental

04:16

53.2km

870m

Gravel riding

If you’re on the hunt for forest trails, quiet side roads and gravel paths, then you've come to the right place – the rustic Emmental region. The route is challenging, but rewards with views, pretty farmhouses and plenty of Emmental charm.

This gravel adventure begins at Burgdorf railway station. Grab…

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 13 m for 7 m

After 53.2 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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727 m

Old Town Burgdorf

Highlight • Historical Site

The old town of Burgdorf, consisting of the upper town and the lower town, is beautifully situated on the river Emme. The mighty Burgdorf Castle towers majestically over the town.

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988 m

Schützenhaus Burgdorf

Highlight • Restaurant

You should definitely stop by the Burgdorfer Schützenhaus if you like beer. Burgdorfer 1999 beer was first brewed in the brewery. Today, the facility is still in operation, producing specialty …

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2.16 km

On the banks of the Emme

Highlight (Segment) • River

The well-maintained gravel path runs close to the Emme River. Benches with views of the river invite you to take a break.

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10.4 km

Heart route between Affoltern and Lützelflüh

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A wonderfully peaceful route across the heights of the Emmental Valley, past magnificent farms and their gardens. With glimpses of the typical Emmental landscape and views of the Alps and Jura.

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20.6 km

Emmentaler Show Dairy

Highlight • Monument

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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27.9 km

Oberbühlchnubel

Highlight • Summit

The Oberbühlchnubu may be a tough climb, but the sweeping views stretching from the Bernese Oberland to the Solothurn Jura are definitely worth it (in good weather). ✌🏻🚵🏻‍♂️🤘🏻

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32.6 km

Glungge farmhouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The Glungge is the original farmhouse from the Gotthelf films with Ueli and Vreneli, such as "Ueli the Farmer." It also has a farm shop with coffee.

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53.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

13.4 km

7.75 km

2.26 km

419 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.9 km

19.4 km

8.76 km

4.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (830 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Tuesday 26 May

29°C

13°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Bern gravel ride: adventure in the Emmental

Old Town Burgdorf

Schützenhaus Burgdorf

On the banks of the Emme

Heart route between Affoltern and Lützelflüh

Emmentaler Show Dairy

Oberbühlchnubel

Glungge farmhouse

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