Heart Loop Gotthelf

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.

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 2025:
Mon–Fri   09.00–18.00 hours

1 April to 31 October 2025:
daily, 09.00–18.00 hours

  
Subject to change without prior notice

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

«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.

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.