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Espace Mittelland
Bern
Emmental
Lyssach

View of Burgdorf Castle – Emme Covered Bridge loop from Lyssach

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Bike touring routes & trails
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Bern
Emmental
Lyssach

View of Burgdorf Castle – Emme Covered Bridge loop from Lyssach

Moderate

4.7

(6)

44

riders

View of Burgdorf Castle – Emme Covered Bridge loop from Lyssach

03:34

51.9km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 6 m for 1 m

After 52.0 km for 1 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

Nassiwald

Forest

2

4.17 km

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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3

4.42 km

Upper Town Burgdorf

Highlight • Castle

Die Geschichte der Stadt Burgdorf
Ab 1175 - Zähringer-Gründung und bernische Herrschaft
Erstmals erwähnt als "Burtorf" = Burg Bertolfs (Berchtolds) im Zusammenhang mit einer Schenkungsurkunde Herzog Berchtolds IV. von Zähringen …

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4

5.15 km

View of Burgdorf Castle

Highlight • Castle

Burgdorf is a small town worth seeing

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5

13.9 km

Kulturmühle Lützelflüh

Highlight • Monument

The mill is currently celebrating its 200th anniversary. The place with its two mill wheels is an event location, but can also be rented for groups for overnight stays.

kulturmuehle.ch

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6

21.2 km

Gasthof zum Bären, Sumiswald

Highlight • Restaurant

Good starting point for tours in the Emmental

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7

38.6 km

Lützelflüh Village Church and Fountain

Highlight • Religious Site

Affoltern cheese factory from there a wonderful view of the Emmental

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8

42.4 km

Emme Covered Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

A beautiful example of a covered wooden bridge, as is often found in Switzerland. This one is special, however, because it is the longest wooden arch bridge in Europe.

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9

42.8 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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B

51.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

11.4 km

10.8 km

2.81 km

1.99 km

1.91 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.2 km

9.51 km

7.86 km

2.61 km

1.66 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (520 m)

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Monday 12 October

17°C

3°C

13 %

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