Napf Bike
Overview
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Distance 41 km
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Ascent 1050 m
Intro
From Bern the Napf-Bike route leads over the Mänziwilegg and Moosegg vantage points with wonderful views of the peaceful Emmental hills and the Alpine chain. Destination lovely Langnau, centre of the Emmental.
Description
The first stage of the Napf Bike cycling route starts in the capital of Switzerland. Setting off from Bern railway station, continuing through the Obere Altstadt neighbourhood, you will reach the bridge over Schütte park. If you have time for a detour, the Federal Palace, the Zytglogge clock tower and Bern Minster are all in direct proximity of the route. Schütte park is one of the biggest green spaces in the Old City of Bern. After the Great Fire of Bern in 1405, the northern slope of the Old City served as a rubbish dump, hence the name “Schütte” meaning rubble. Past the big barracks and the Bern ice hockey stadium, you will arrive at Ostermundigen.
The landscape gradually becomes more rural and, from Deisswil onwards, you will pass through pastures of cows and horses. Following the river Worble, the terrain becomes a little more demanding from Boll-Utzigen, featuring the first ascents of the stage. After a good two hours, you can take a break at Mänziwilegg, where there is a restaurant and wonderful views of the Bernese Alps and the Gantrisch region.
Just after setting off again, you can look back over where you set off. Alternating surfaced and gravel roads lead you down to Walkringen and back up to the Geissrügge. A short distance further, you will pass by close to the Moosegg hill. As well as its unique views into the Emmental valley, this area is also known for hosting various events, including open-air theatre performances. Then comes the descent covering around 300 metres of altitude through woodland until you reach Schüpbach. Shortly thereafter, this stage ends in Langnau im Emmental, the centre of upper Emmental.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Bern
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| Destination |
Langnau i.E.
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| Direction |
One way
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| Ascent |
1050 m
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| Descent |
900 m
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| Distance |
41 km
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| Distance on tarred ways |
31 km
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| Distance on natural surface |
10 km
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/mountainbiking-in-switz... |
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