E-Bike-Fahrer auf der Herzschlaufe Gotthelf. Im Hintergrund ein Emmentaler Bauernhaus.

Bikes & e-bikes

Heart Loop Gotthelf

Discover the unspoiled Emmental on a 60-km round-trip e-bike tour starting in Langnau i. E. The "Herzschlaufe" route winds through the gently rolling hills of the Central Emmental and takes you to the places that once inspired the writer Jeremias Gotthelf.

Exploring Jeremias Gotthelf’s Landscape by E-Bike

The Heart Loop leads through Central Emmental, the land of Jeremias Gotthelf. Albert Bitzius, the village pastor in Lützelflüh, would probably have used an e-bike himself if they had existed back in his day. Now you can discover the area that inspired him so much 175 years ago. The picturesque hills, the expansive views and the unique farmhouses make this route a worthy addition to the e-bike paradise of "Hügu Himu".

With direct public transport connections from Bern, Burgdorf and Lucerne, you can travel to Langnau im Emmental to reach the starting point of the Herzschlaufe Gotthelf (circular tour) in comfort. The Rent a Bike station is situated right next to the train station.

Route Langnau–Sumiswald–Lützelflüh–Langnau

Distance: 60 km
Journey approx. 5 hours 15 minutes
Signalisation: Veloland No. 699

The reservation of bikes and e-bikes is mandatory

The trip by e-bike is available to those aged 16 and over (or 14 and over with a moped permit).

Gotthelf Centre, Lützelflüh

Visit the Gotthelf Centre in Lützelflüh on your way and find out how Pastor Bitzius lived with his family in the former manse in Lützelflüh, where he wrote sermons and welcomed numerous guests – and how he became the writer Jeremias Gotthelf.

1 April to 31 October

Opening hours travel center Langnau

Mon–Fri 07.15–18.30 hours
Sat 08.15–16.15 hours
Sun 08.15–12.00 / 12.45–16.15 hours

Bike station (issuing and return)

until 31 March 2026:
Mon–Fri 09.00–18.00 hours

1 April to 31 October 2026:
daily, 09.00–18.00 hours

Subject to change without prior notice

Rental prices, Flyer e-bikes and bicycles

CHF 60.00 FLYER e-bike 1 day
CHF 38.00 Bicycles 1 day

Discount

GA and Half-Fare Travelcards: CHF 5.00 off from rental Price

Prices in CHF incl. VAT / Prices and products subject to alteration

Online reservation at Rent a Bike

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"Hügu Himu": the e-bike paradise of Emmental

Where else in the world are there such heavenly hills? Emmental will spoil you with its host of cycle routes, country inns, sights and secluded spots to linger in. The "Hügu Himu" is named for its heavenly hills and offers some of the most beautiful e-bike tours in Switzerland with over 600 kilometres of very well-signposted routes. An overview of bookable offers and multi-day tips presents particularly attractive combinations of landscape, e-bike experience and accommodation.

Bookable offers

With direct public transport connections from Bern, Burgdorf and Lucerne, you can travel to Langnau im Emmental to reach the starting point of the Heart Loop Gotthelf (circular tour) in comfort. The Rent a Bike station is situated right next to the train station.