Bikes & e-bikes

Heart Loop Gotthelf

Circular e-bike tour 699 from Langnau im Emmental

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.

Tour description

Route Langnau–Sumiswald–Lützelflüh–Langnau

Distance: 61 km
Journey approx. 4 hours 
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.

Opening times

1 April to 31 October

Opening hours travel center Langnau (Flyer e-bikes and bicycles)

Reservation and information

Mon–Fri   06.40–18.45 hours
Sat            07.40–16.40 hours
Sun           07.40–12.00 hours / 13.00–16.40 hours 

Bike station (issuing and return)

Mon–Fri   09.00–18.00 hours
Sat/Sun     09.00–12.00 hours / 13.00-18.00 hours

Subject to change without prior notice

E-Bike and bike rental

Rental prices, Flyer e-bikes and bicycles

  • CHF 60.00 FLYER e-bike 1 day
  • CHF 35.00 Bicycles 1 day

Point of collection and return at BLS Travel Centre Langnau
Cycle helmets can be rented from CHF 5.00.

 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

BLS suggestion

«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.

How to get there

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.

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