Hearty electric bike tours starting in Willisau

The 63-kilometer route is a classic and is considered to be Switzerland’s most popular E-Bike tour. During the tour one enjoys the views from the fascinating Emmental highlands up to the Jura and as far as the Alps. The bicycle garden in the Bären Inn (Gasthof Bären) in Madiswil is legendary. It is the ideal stop for a short repast. The ride continues via Zeil and ends in Willisau.

Route:	Willisau–Zell–Madiswil–Affoltern–Lützelflüh–Burgdorf
Distance:	63 km, of which 10.5 on natural paths
Elevation difference:	800m, regular ascents and descents
Ride time:	max. 4 hours
Signposting:	regional signposting, Herzroute (No. 99)
Intensity:	medium (electric bike)

The 70-kilometer tour leads past Lake Sempach up to Lake Zug. It takes you through the three historic towns of Willisau, Sempach and Zug. The gently rolling hills are ideal for a relaxed E-bike tour: Special highlights are the chapels along the way, and the ride over the Ruswil Mountain, which offers a magnificent view of the Alps and the lakes.

Route:	Willisau–Neuenkirch–Sempach–Eschenbach–Cham–Hünenberg
Distance:	69 km
Elevation difference:	660m
Ride time:	5 hours
Signposting:	regional signposting, Herzroute (No. 99)
Intensity:	medium (electric bike)

The journey Willisau–Langnau is a stunning ride at the Alpine foothills. Alternating between the sombre fissures of the Napf and the lovely pastures of Emmental and Oberaargau.

Route:	Willisau–Eriswil–Wyssachen–Sumiswald–Lüderenalp–Langnau i. E.
Distance:	57 km
Elevation difference:	1,500m
Ride time:	5 hours
Signposting:	regional signposting, Herzschlaufe (No. 399)
Intensity:	medium (electric bike)

The journey Entlebuch–Willisau is a wonderfully wild rodeo tour through the untamed hills and the craggy ditches of the Napf area.

Route:	Willisau–Hergiswil–Luthertal–Menzberg–Doppleschwand–Entlebuch
Distance:	54 km
Elevation difference:	1,600m
Ride time:	6 hours
Signposting:	regional signposting, Herzschlaufe (No. 399)
Intensity:	medium (electric bike)

Bikes and E-bikes can be returned to a different station. In this case a repatriation fee of CHF 10.00 per bike will be charged.

Groups and schools

• Groups:
  The group discount of 20% on everything (including return fees) is available for bookings of at least ten rental items. Reductions with GA/half fare are no longer possible.
• Schools:
  The school discount of 30% on the category bike/MTB-V-Brake (price category 1), the accessories and the return fee is available for bookings of school classes accompanied by a teacher with at least ten rental items.

Opening times, bike station (electric bike collection)

Willisau

Mon–Sun

09.00–12.00 Uhr / 13.30–18.00 Uhr

Opening times, bike stations (electric bike return)

Burgdorf	Mon–Sun	09.00–18.00 hours
Zug / Hünenberg	Mon–Sun	09.00–11.00 hours / 16.00–18.00 hours
Langnau	Mon–Fri	09.00–18.00 hours
	Sat–Sun	09.00–12.00 hours / 13.00–18.00 hours
Entlebuch	Mon/Tue/Thu–Sun	08.00–11.00 hours / 16.30–18.00 hours
	Wed	Appointment by phone: 041 480 12 27

 

Subject to change without prior notice

You must reserve your electric bikes before purchasing the offer

People aged 16 and above are allowed to ride electric bikes (or people aged 14 and above with a moped licence)

Heart Route for groups

The stages of the Heart Route are also available for groups. Find out about the various offers online and reserve your e-bikes or bicycles in good time.

Attractions

• Emmental Show Dairy
• The Town of Willisau
• Willisau Ringli Biscuit Store
• Willisau Distillery

Travel comfortably by train to Willisau. Then a short walk of approx. 7 minutes to Rent a Bike, Steinmatt 1.