Apart from its world-famous and unmistakable cheese, the Emmental is not a big, significant spot on the world map. In this blog we will show you why a bike trip to the mystical hill country can be an unforgettable experience.

General and historical information about Emmental

The Emmental is divided into Lower and Upper Emmental. The commercial and industrial center of the Lower Emmental is Burgdorf, the commercial and industrial center of the Upper Emmental is Langnau. In general, the Lower Emmental extends from the Solothurn cantonal border in the Mittelland to Burgdorf, the Upper Emmental includes the catchment area of the Emme and Ilfis (rivers), from the Hohgant to Burgdorf as well as the Konolfingen municipality. A clear and legal definition of the Emmental region does not exist. First traces of settlement developments go back to the 9th century (in the Upper Emmental about 10th-12th century).

Highlights of the Emmental

In general, the hilly, wooded landscape of the Emmental invites you directly to explore it by bike. Depending on your physical level, you can choose to follow the valley floors and the rivers, or to take in the seemingly endless ups and downs of the hills. The hills and forests look best in the evening or morning light. If you like it a bit rougher you should also make a trip to the Emmental when the weather is not so good. The sight of misty clouds and gusts of rain moving through the tops of the fir trees can trigger awe-inspiring thoughts. As is often the case with our blogs, we will not necessarily refer to well-known spots and routes such as the heart route , but try to make other highlights appealing to you.

Fritzenfluh

The Fritzenfluh is a small hill crossing between Wasen i.E and Eriswil and is home to an excellent restaurant, ideal to reward yourself with a good view and something to eat after a somewhat arduous climb. In good weather, the Fritzenfluh convinces not only with its culinary delights but also with the view from the terrace.

Das Räbloch

The river that gives the region its name, the Emme, flows through the Räbloch in Schangnau. A gorge that is well worth exploring. If you like adventure and maybe you don't want to see the bike one day, this is a great change from the bike saddle. Especially on hot days, a cool gorge can be just the thing. We recommend you to take a guided Tour - without it it is practically impossible to properly assess the dangers.

Blapbach

The Restaurant Blapbach above the village Trubschachen offers many possibilities for you. You can generally consider it as a destination to reward yourself with a good dessert or dinner. You can also combine it with a trip to the Rämisgummen and its flowery splendor or you can combine it with your trip to the pastry maker Kambly verbinden.

The Emme River

If you like to be outside and the hills of the Emmental are too much for you, we recommend a stopover in the riverbed of the Emme. Stop, make a fire and picnic and listen to the roaring rapids near you.

Rothöhe

The Rothöhe is located above Oberburg and offers an excellent view. The ascent to the Rothöhe is also doable with your touring bike and definitely worth it. The Restaurant Rothöhe offers you culinary good home cooking at a fair price.

What you can find in Emmental

As you can see from our recommendations, you will definitely be challenged once or twice. Because if you want to enjoy the uniqueness of the landscape, you won't be able to avoid climbing a hill or two. Due to the fact that the region is only connected to a highway in the lower Emmental (Burgdorf), the traffic here will be a bit more leisurely and less dense than in other parts of Switzerland. Basically, you'll find a lot of peace and quiet and time for reflection in the Emmental. So a bike trip through Emmental will also be a trip to yourself. Far away from the daily office routine, city noise etc.

What you will not find in Emmental

You won't find a vibrant nightlife and nightlife options here. If you are looking for exchange and social contacts, you are better served in other places in Switzerland.

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