Bicycle trekking

Bike trekking lets you experience and enjoy the passing landscape in all its diversity. E-bike fans can reach the countryside from the city in just a few minutes. Highlights such as the “Grünes Band Bern” e-bike route around the capital city, the Emmental valley, and the Gantrisch region are just a short ride away.

An e-bike is the perfect means of transport for enjoyable, leisurely excursions. You can relax while gliding over gently rolling hills, through forests and past lush pastures. In addition to many impressive natural sites and lookout points, there are also barbecue and swimming areas along the routes, inviting you to stop and take a break. We recommend buying picnic ingredients at one of the many farm shops en route. If you prefer a sit-down meal, you can fortify yourself during a visit to one of the country inns, restaurants or pubs along the way.

This page summarises which routes are particularly suitable for bicycle trekking.

E-bike Route 888 – Grünes Band Bern

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Grünes Band Bern
So close to the city and yet in the countryside, this route is known as “Bern’s Green Belt” in English and is very aptly named. It offers a varied and fascinating circular route around the outskirts of the capital city. Numerous experiences, natural attractions and culinary highlights await you.
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Experiences along the route
Where are the most impressive places you can experience? Where are farm shops to buy ingredients for a delicious picnic? And where are the best country inns, restaurants and pubs to enjoy a regional speciality?
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Practical information
How do I access the E-bike Route 888? Where can I rent an e-bike and where can I charge my battery? The answers to these and many other questions as well as useful information can be found in the overview.
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Over 450 km of signposted e-bike routes

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Herzroute (Heart Route)

Have you ever wanted to criss-cross Switzerland on a bike? Both hobby bikers and cycling enthusiasts can pedal to their heart’s content on the quiet roads and paths of the Herzroute to reach idyllic lakes and memorable lookout points.

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Rent & Share

In Bern, there are many opportunities to share or rent a bike, whether it’s for a short ride through city neighborhoods or trips into the surrounding countryside. You can choose a normal bicycle, e-bike or mountain bike, or a road or cargo bike from the following suppliers, who are sure to have just what you’re looking for.

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