A great range of cycling tours starting in Schwarzenburg
Explore the Gantrisch Nature Park and its splendid surroundings by bicycle.
The hilly landscape and deep ravines are perfect for e-bike tours. There are countless breath-taking views of the Bernese Alps and Gantrisch range to take in along the way. Enjoy the tranquillity of nature as well as delicious specialities at one of the many country inns. You can buy regional products at the numerous farm shops and village shops. Unadulterated cycling pleasure in the Gantrisch region.
The new bicycle hire station in Schwarzenburg offers you the ideal starting-point for your tours in the Gantrisch Nature Park.
Electric bike hire
NEW this summer: bike hire in Schwarzenburg
Travel to Schwarzenburg in comfort by train, collect your bike just a few minutes from the train station, and embark on your cycling tour.
Reserve your rental bike online at Rent a Bike.
- Payment is made directly at the bike-hire station on the day
- E-bikes can be ridden by people aged 16 and above
Suggested circular tours starting in Schwarzenburg
Gantrisch Legend Route
The Gantrisch Legend Route is a 64-kilometre-long cycle route in the Gantrisch Nature Park. The circuit takes you along a route marked with the Veloland signposts 74, 4, 37, 62 and 99. On the way round you will see the logo of the Legend Route signposted frequently, so that you can find your way to the points of interest.
On the round trip, you will be introduced to the legends of the countryside and the people from the nature park. Take your time to discover the wealth of legendary stories, the wide variety of farm and village shops and inviting inns.
Starting/finishing point: Schwarzenburg and/or Burgistein
Pick up an e-bike from Bikewander Schwarzenburg or Stebi's Burgistein.
Travel time: 5–6 hours
Note: The route can be completed either as a round trip, or from Schwarzenburg to Burgistein. With the latter option, the e-bikes can be collected in Schwarzenburg and returned in Burgistein. However, the offer cannot be booked the other way round.
Herzschlaufe Sense Nord
Tour 1: Sense Nord Heart Loop
SwitzerlandMobility Route 299: With the “Sense Heart Loop”, Switzerland has gained an additional attractive cycle-tour route from the same team as the Heart Route. This circular tour takes guests on a day’s ride through the charming landscape of the Sense region and promises an enjoyable day in the saddle of a conventional bicycle or e-bike.
Start/Finish: Schwarzenburg
E-bike collection at Bikewander Schwarzenburg
Ride time: 5-6h
Herzschlaufe Sense Süd
Tour 2: Sense Süd Heart Loop
SwitzerlandMobility Route 299: With the “Sense Heart Loop”, Switzerland has gained an additional attractive cycle-tour route from the same team as the Heart Route. This circular tour takes guests on a day’s ride through the charming landscape of the Sense region and promises an enjoyable day in the saddle of a conventional bicycle or e-bike.
Start/Finish: Schwarzenburg
E-bike collection at Bikewander Schwarzenburg
Ride time: 4-5h
Rund ums Guggershorn
Tour 3: Around the Guggershorn
SwitzerlandMobility Bike Route 501: Around the Guggershorn.
This tour – which never goes above medium difficulty – takes you on a loop around the famous Guggershörnli, a distinctive outcrop of the Nagelfluh range between Schwarzenburg and Guggisberg that offers fantastic panoramic views.”
E-mountain bike collection at Bikewander Schwarzenburg
Route length: 23.30 km
Ride time: 2-3 h
Info: the tour can be extended by changing to Mountain Bike Route 502 at Riffenmatt.
Availability
Opening times, hire station
Monday to Friday: 09.00 - 11.00 hours and 16.00 - 18.00 hours
Saturday and Sunday: 08.30 - 11.30 hours and 15.30 - 18.00 hours
Collection and return outside of the indicated opening times available by prior arrangement – please call Bikewander to enquire.
Subject to change without prior notice
How to get there
Travel to Schwarzenburg in comfort by train. The BIKEWANDER hire station is 8 minutes’ walk from the Schwarzenburg BLS Railway Station.
