Gravel Bike Routes in Bern

The suggested routes are not signposted. They are available on Outdooractive and Komoot – GPS data for each route can be downloaded directly.

This 42-kilometre loop route begins in Lützelflüh with a climb up a ridge with views of the Alps and the Jura. Then simply follow the signposting for route 99 and soon you’ll arrive at the Emmental Show Dairy in Affoltern, a good place to stop for a snack. The tour then continues toward Ferrenberg and Route 899. On the way back, you’ll ride through the rolling hills of the Emmental valley and past stately traditional farmhouses. For the last bit, follow the river Emme from Lochbach Oberburg back to Lützelflüh on Route 24. The Ferrenberg loop is a wonderful combination of everything: physical activity, relaxing moments, and impressive nature.

In the mood for a full-body workout in nature? This varied 65-kilometre route starts at Parliament Square and leads out into the rural Gürbetal valley before looping back to Bern. The route kicks off in the UNESCO-listed Old Town – cobblestones, sandstone façades and the Matte district provide plenty of urban charm. Along the River Aare, the city quickly fades and nature takes over: flat riverside paths, gentle climbs and a short ascent to Chutzen on the Belpberg offer sweeping views – from Lake Thun and the Emmental to Switzerland’s federal city. The return leg via Gerzensee and Wattenwil follows the Gürbe River on mostly flat terrain. After crossing the Aare on the Auguet Bridge near Muri, the route leads back to the Old Town via the Kirchenfeld Bridge.

Long day at work? Or just in the mood for a whole-body workout in nature? Then the 45-kilometre “Belpberg Gürbe Gravel Loop” is an excellent choice. It is easily reached from the city of Bern. After a short ascent on forest paths, you’ll reach the Chutzen scenic point, which offers a great view of the Gürbetal valley all the way to Lake Thun and the federal city. Tip: the golden hour and the sunset are spectacular here. When you’re done admiring the view, you continue back along the Gürbe river by way of Gerzensee and Wattenwil. The Belpberg Gürbe Gravel Loop is an ideal tour for gravel bikes: there’s everything from side roads to long passages on forest, gravel and dirt roads.

This varied gravel loop starts right in the heart of Bern at the Bundesplatz and leads via Köniz through the idyllic Köniztäli to Belp. From there, the route winds along the Gürbe river to Wattenwil, offering views of the gentle hills at the foot of the Belpberg. The return journey takes you through the Gürbetal, past the Müsche, across the Belpmoos and via Kehrsatz back to the federal city. The route is mostly flat but delightfully bumpy: it runs almost entirely along dusty gravel and farm tracks that will make any gravel enthusiast’s heart beat faster. With panoramic views of the Stockhorn and Gantrisch ranges and plenty of nature all around, this ride promises pure enjoyment.

Nearly 60 kilometres through pre-alpine scenery: meadows, forests and charming villages shape this sporty round trip from Schwarzenburg, just 30 minutes by train from Bern. The tour begins with a view of Schwarzenburg Castle. From there, the route climbs steadily – across field tracks, through woods, and past scenic spots like Neuenmatt and Than. From Rüschegg Heubach to Riggisberg and Wislisau, steep ascents alternate with thrilling descents. Again and again, breathtaking views open up over the Swiss Plateau, the Jura and, on a clear day, even the Bernese Oberland. The final stretch along the Schwarzwasser River invites you to roll out and relax on the way back to Schwarzenburg.