Bold e-bike tours from Willisau

The 63 km route is a popular classic and takes you through the fascinating Emmental mountain landscape. Enjoy spectacular views over the Jura all the way to the Alps. The bike garden at Gasthof Bären in Madiswil is the ideal place for a short break.

Route:	Willisau–Zell–Madiswil–Affoltern–Lützelflüh–Burgdorf
Distance:	63 km, of which 10.5 on natural paths
Elevation difference:	1210 m, very hilly
Ride time:	max. 4 hours
Signposting:	regional signposting Heart Route (No. 99);
Intensity:	medium (electric bike)

The 72-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-Zug
Distance:	72 km, 11 km of which on natural surface
Elevation difference:	1050 m, very hilly
Ride time:	5 hours
Signposting:	regional signposting Heart Route (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:	58 km, 4 km of which on natural surface
Elevation difference:	1500 m, very hilly
Ride time:	5 hours
Signposting:	regional signposting Heart Route (No. 399);
Intensity:	medium (electric bike)

The Entlebuch-Willisau stage is a wonderfully wild rodeo ride over the untamed hills and rugged ditches of the Napf region. Starting from Entlebuch, you ride along secluded paths through the biosphere reserve.

Route:	Willisau - Hergiswil b. W .- Luthern - Menzberg - Holzwege-Romoss - Doppleschwand - Entlebuch
Distance:	54 km, 7 km of which on natural surface
Elevation difference:	1600 m
Ride time:	max. 6 hours
Signposting:	regional signposting Heart Route (No. 399)
Intensity:	medium (electric bike)

A return fee of CHF 10.00 will be charged for the return of e-bikes and bikes at different rental stations.

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 rental 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

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
• Ringli store Willisau
• Willisau Distillery

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