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On the way on the Great Sumiswalder in the "Hügu Himu".
On the way on the Great Sumiswalder in the "Hügu Himu".
On the way on the Great Sumiswalder in the "Hügu Himu".
On the way on the Great Sumiswalder in the "Hügu Himu".

Dr gross Sumiswauder

A famous tour overlooking Emmental to the Napf area and back.
MapElevation Profile
Level of difficulty
difficult
Distance
66.9 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
1600 m
Descent
1600 m
Highest Point
937 m
Lowest Point
531 m
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This route offers both cycling and scenic pleasure. On the Herzroute, you glide over the cretaceous layers of the Emmental to finally reach Huttwil and Hüswil in Lucerne. From there, the «Herzschlaufe Napf» leads back to Sumiswald, including some of the most beautiful sections to be found in Veloland Schweiz. A mighty tour with great potential for enjoyment.
Tip from the author
Between Wyssachen and Sumiswald the forest tavern «Oberwald» beckons

Map and elevation profile

Details

Features
Level of difficulty
difficult
Distance
66.9 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
1600 m
Descent
1600 m
Highest Point
937 m
Lowest Point
531 m
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Best season
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Directions

The route begins at Sumiswald-Grünen railway station where we pick up Route No. 94 for 2.4 km to Gammenthal and then take the signposted turn-off to Route No. 99. A short climb (1.5 km) takes us up to a panoramic location from where we follow the «Herzroute» (No. 99) for approx. 35 km to Hüswil in Canton Lucerne. There we find our reference to Route No. 399, which is reached after 1.8 km. This route, known as the «Herzschlaufe Napf», takes us through a wonderful hilly landscape back to Sumiswald.
Start
Railway station Sumiswald
Destination
Railway station Sumiswald

Getting there

  • Public Transport

    Arrival by train, car, on foot or by bike.

  • Parking

    P+Rail Sumiswald sbb.ch/parking

Useful information

Safety Information
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Equipment

e-bike reservations recommended at rentabike.ch

Additional information

To rent an e-bike we recommend the bicycle station Burgdorf or Affoltern i.E. (Emmentaler Cheese Dairy). Have a look at the Hügu Himu website? huegu-himu.ch

Note: There may be significant deviations in the indication of the altitude difference between SchweizMobil and Outdooractive. This is based on a differently resolved terrain model, while SchweizMobil is already taking in consideration small differences.

E-bike friendly accommodation

We recommend enjoying your bike trip at a slower pace and staying overnight in the city or region of Bern. Whether in a stylish city hotel, royal castle or cosy farmhouse – we show you where to stay and reveal the best hotel tips for cyclists.

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The picture shows a bright, inviting bedroom with natural light streaming through large wooden windows in Laupen Castle. The room conveys a peaceful, cosy atmosphere with an elegant four-poster bed, soft blue accents and a warm wooden floor. Laupen Castle is located on the Zeitschlaufe Laupen e-bike route.
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Ein lächelndes Paar macht eine gemütliche E-Bike-Tour entlang des grünen Bands bei der Wohleibrücke in Bern, genießt die Natur und die gemeinsame Zeit im Freien.

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