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Burgdorf Castle – Emme Covered Bridge loop from Aefligen

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Burgdorf Castle – Emme Covered Bridge loop from Aefligen

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Burgdorf Castle – Emme Covered Bridge loop from Aefligen

02:41

39.4km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 33.3 km for 11 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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357 m

Emme River

Highlight • River

Relaxing ride along the Emme from the Emmenspitz in Zuchwil to Burgdorf. 👍

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7.44 km

Felseggschache

Forest

8.76 km

Wynigen Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The beautiful Wynigenbrücke dating from 1776 is the oldest covered bridge still in use in Emmental

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9.34 km

View of Burgdorf Castle

Highlight • Castle

Burgdorf is a small town worth seeing

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13.7 km

Emme Covered Bridge

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A beautiful example of a covered wooden bridge, as is often found in Switzerland. This one is special, however, because it is the longest wooden arch bridge in Europe.

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17.3 km

Lützelflüh Village Church and Fountain

Highlight • Religious Site

Affoltern cheese factory from there a wonderful view of the Emmental

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18.1 km

Kulturmühle Lützelflüh

Highlight • Monument

The mill is currently celebrating its 200th anniversary. The place with its two mill wheels is an event location, but can also be rented for groups for overnight stays.

kulturmuehle.ch

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31.7 km

Old Town Burgdorf

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Beautiful old town, many cafes and small bars.

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31.7 km

Old Town Burgdorf

Highlight • Historical Site

The old town of Burgdorf, consisting of the upper town and the lower town, is beautifully situated on the river Emme. The mighty Burgdorf Castle towers majestically over the town.

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39.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

11.7 km

6.69 km

3.15 km

2.91 km

754 m

216 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

9.88 km

8.41 km

4.35 km

305 m

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

Weather

Tuesday 14 July

31°C

18°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Burgdorf Castle – Emme Covered Bridge loop from Aefligen

Emme River

Wynigen Bridge

View of Burgdorf Castle

Emme Covered Bridge

Lützelflüh Village Church and Fountain

Kulturmühle Lützelflüh

Old Town Burgdorf

Old Town Burgdorf

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