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E-bike tours in Bern
Ten highlight routes around Bern – Switzerland’s federal city and UNESCO World Heritage site – offer unforgettable, authentic moments in the saddle. Which cycling adventure will you choose, and which level suits you best? From leisurely rides for your soul to challenging trails for your legs, there’s an unforgettable experience waiting for everyone.
One region, ten highlight routes
Gentle rides for the soul (easy)
These wild yet gentle e-bike tours are all about taking it easy. Perfectly suited for a relaxed half-day out, these routes allow you to simply coast along. Along the way, expansive views, peaceful stretches of nature, and charming villages invite you to pause and take it all in.
Rewarding rides for the heart (intermediate)
These varied and slightly more challenging e-bike tours offer plenty of flow to enjoy. Just right for an invigorating half-day adventure, these routes take you past stunning panoramas, historic castles, and right along the riverbanks. There is so much to discover on these trails.
Challenging rides for the legs (hard)
With a bit of leg power and a boost from the motor, these longer, demanding e-bike tours are pure fun. These circular routes are ideal for a full day in the saddle, with plenty of lovely spots to pause and soak up the scenery. These four routes lead you across varied country roads to breathtaking vantage points, with views of the legendary Gantrisch range and the world-famous trio of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
Route planning
For more details, simply click on your chosen route on the map below. All ten highlight routes follow the official SwitzerlandMobility cycling network and are fully signposted. You can find all tours on Outdooractive and Komoot, where GPS data is available to download directly.
Looking for a ride? There are plenty of bike-sharing and rental options in and around Bern. Whether you’re planning a quick spin through the city’s neighbourhoods or a full-day adventure in the countryside, you’ll find the perfect bike for every need.
Package deals
The Grand Tour of Bern
This tour starts and ends in Bern’s UNESCO-listed old town and takes you around the city and through the beautiful Alpine foothills. Four nights including breakfast as well as the daily luggage transfers are included in this package from Eurotrek. Optional e-bike rental. The tour is divided into five legs, beginning in the city of Bern and continuing around the city and through the Emmental, the Gantrisch Nature Park, and the Three-Lakes region.
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The Small Tour of Bern
From the hustle and bustle of the federal city to lush untouched landscapes – the canton of Bern is full of fascinating contrasts. Starting in the city of Bern, you explore the routes around the federal city, in the Gantrisch Nature Park, in Laupen, and around the Frienisberg plateau. Three nights including breakfast, daily luggage transfers, and optional e-bike rental are included in the price.
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More hotel offers
Get to know the region! We recommend taking your time on your e-bike tour and spending the night in or around the city of Bern. Here are additional accommodation options, from stylish city hotels to castles steeped in history to welcoming country inns.
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Guided e-bike adventures in the Emmental
Experience the rolling hills of the Emmental on a gentle e-bike tour, gliding past green valleys, vast fields, and breathtaking viewpoints. Local experts like Valley Adventures and Outdoor Dreams offer guided tours tailored to you, from bespoke individual outings to memorable group experiences for companies or clubs. Whether as an addition to a conference or an active team-building event, an e-bike tour through the Emmental is a wonderful way to bring people together.
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Bern’s best farm shops
Everything that is sold in Bern’s farm shops is seasonal and fresh. And there are so many delicious products to choose from! Potatoes, peaches, apple juice, walnuts, dried meats, goat cheese, honey, jam, ice cream – the list goes on and on. Find out which of the shops are located along the e-bike routes. Remember to bring a “Velochörbli” (bike basket) or a backpack to store all the goodies!
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Discover Bern by Bike
Do you prefer muscle power to battery power? Bern’s e-bike routes can also be tackled on an unmotorised bicycle. And we’ve got a treat for you: our bike guide lists the best routes and trails for road, gravel and mountain bikes in and around the federal city. Because both the diverse and bicycle-friendly city of Bern and its surroundings, with lush rolling hills and beautiful views, are a true mecca for cycling fans.
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Fancy some fresh air, exercise, and meeting like-minded people? Our cycling guide features all of Bern’s cycling events at a glance.
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