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Espace Mittelland
Bern
Emmental
Signau
Langnau im Emmental

Burgdorf Castle – Emme River loop from Langnau im Emmental

Hard

4.8

(12)

85

riders

Burgdorf Castle – Emme River loop from Langnau im Emmental

05:31

82.7km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

16.7 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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2

20.6 km

Burgdorf Castle

Highlight • Castle

Burgdorf is a small town worth seeing

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3

21.4 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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22.4 km

Felseggschache

Forest

5

29.4 km

Emme River

Highlight • River

Relaxing ride along the Emme from the Emmenspitz in Zuchwil to Burgdorf. 👍

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6

35.5 km

Wonderful route, away from the action.

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7

36.4 km

Emmesteg Kräiligen

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Kräiligen👍👍👍 - not Krailingen😅

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42.7 km

Emme

Lake

9

44.4 km

Emme River

Highlight • River

The Emme has been extensively renaturalized. A lot has been done from a dreary, straight river from Emmenspitz (Luterbach) to almost Burgdorf. The riverbed has been widened, trees have been …

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66.2 km

Emme Covered Bridge

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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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82.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

27.2 km

18.1 km

4.85 km

2.21 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

47.7 km

19.3 km

8.13 km

7.29 km

314 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

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Wednesday 27 May

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