Herzroute Switzerland

Heart Route

Herzroute Switzerland

A collection of 21 cycling routes.

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Overview

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The Herzroute is a relaxed, well-signed cycling journey through the heart of Switzerland. Expect rolling hills, postcard villages, farmland, and big lake views along the way. It’s mostly on quiet paved roads, with a few gravel and farm-track sections, plus short stretches on busier roads when passing through towns. Perfect for touring bikes and e-bikes; slightly wider tires make the gravel bits comfy.

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Routes
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Duration
658.9 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
17,297 m
Ascent
16,904 m
Descent

Herzroute Switzerland

Routes in this collection

All 21 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

Route du Coeur – Étape 1: Lutry à Lausanne
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Route du Coeur – Étape 1: Lutry à Lausanne

Cycling route in Lutry, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

A short section of the Route du Coeur from Lutry to Lausanne. About 5 km, almost entirely asphalted and nearly flat (≈30 m elevation gain). Between two municipalities on the shore of Lake Geneva, from the wine-growing village of Lutry to Lausanne, the Olympic capital. Some busier sections: ride car…
5 km
Distance
27 m
Ascent
28 m
Descent
Route du Coeur – Étape 1: Lutry → Cully
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Route du Coeur – Étape 1: Lutry → Cully

Cycling route in Lutry, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

A gentle warm-up on the Route du Coeur: from Lutry to Cully, in the heart of the terraced vineyards of Lavaux. About 4 km with ~160 m of climbing on quiet, paved roads, offering beautiful views of Lake Geneva and the Alps. Start from the charming town of Lutry and finish in Cully, a wine-making vil…
3.9 km
Distance
158 m
Ascent
79 m
Descent
Route du Coeur - Étape 1: Cully - Romont
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Route du Coeur - Étape 1: Cully - Romont

Cycling route in Cully, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

From Cully, in the heart of the terraced vineyards of Lavaux on the shores of Lake Geneva, it climbs towards the Fribourg hills. This Stage 1 of the Route du Coeur mostly follows quiet roads, with some busier sections and a hint of gravel. About 42 km with nearly 1,000 m of elevation gain: it sting…
41.8 km
Distance
973 m
Ascent
736 m
Descent
Herzroute – Etappe 3: Laupen nach Flamatt
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Herzroute – Etappe 3: Laupen nach Flamatt

Cycling route in Laupen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Short, punchy connection on the Herzroute: from the old town with Laupen Castle over to Flamatt in the Sense district. Over about 4.6 km, you'll climb roughly 200 meters – short but sharp. The route mostly follows roads and quiet residential streets. Perfect as a relaxed stage or a start for longer…
4.6 km
Distance
197 m
Ascent
45 m
Descent
Herzroute - Etappe 3
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Herzroute - Etappe 3

Cycling route in Flamatt, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland

From Flamatt on the Fribourg–Bern border, wind through rolling farmland and forested hills to lakeside Thun. It's about 62 km with roughly 1,200 m of climbing, mostly on quiet paved roads with a few gravel sections. Expect steady ups and downs and big views toward the Bernese Alps as you near Thun.…
62 km
Distance
1,216 m
Ascent
1,296 m
Descent
Herzroute - Etappe 4
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Herzroute - Etappe 4

Cycling route in Steffisburg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Short detour on the Heart Route: from Steffisburg over to Thun. You roll through the suburb to the Aare and into the historic center, and if you like, further on to Lake Thun. Thun is the gateway to the Bernese Oberland, with its castle, bridges, and Alpine views. Ideal as a relaxed connection or w…
2.6 km
Distance
0 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
Herzroute – Etappe 4: Steffisburg – Buchholterberg
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Herzroute – Etappe 4: Steffisburg – Buchholterberg

Cycling route in Steffisburg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Short but punchy stage of the Heart Route: Starting from Steffisburg near Thun, you roll out and climb about 270 meters over roughly 5.5 km to Buchholterberg. Mostly on quiet, paved secondary roads – ideal for catching your breath and enjoying cycling. The route is short but consistently uphill; sh…
5.5 km
Distance
272 m
Ascent
21 m
Descent
Herzroute – Etappe 4: Buchholterberg – Langnau
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Herzroute – Etappe 4: Buchholterberg – Langnau

Cycling route in Buchholterberg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Challenging stage of the Herzroute from Buchholterberg to Langnau in Emmental. About 64 km with over 2200 meters of elevation on mostly quiet secondary roads, plus a few gravel sections. You’ll roll through typical Emmental hills, forests and farms, with beautiful Alpine views. Start in rural Buchh…
64.4 km
Distance
2,241 m
Ascent
2,382 m
Descent
Herzroute Etappe 5: Langnau – Lauperswil
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Herzroute Etappe 5: Langnau – Lauperswil

Cycling route in Langnau, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Short and crisp through the Emmental: From Langnau, you roll along quiet roads and tracks to Lauperswil. Only about 5.7 km, but with around 300 meters of elevation — short, steep, scenic. Mostly asphalt, with brief gravel sections. Start in lively Langnau, finish in peaceful Lauperswil — ideal for …
5.7 km
Distance
306 m
Ascent
169 m
Descent
Herzroute Etappe 5: Lauperswil – Burgdorf
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Herzroute Etappe 5: Lauperswil – Burgdorf

Cycling route in Lauperswil, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

From Lauperswil through the Emmental to Burgdorf: a challenging stage of about 48 km, approximately 1,545 m climbing and 1,805 m descending, with the highest point around 1,056 m. Mostly quiet roads and country paths, some gravel – robust tires are recommended. Views of hills, meadows, and farms in…
48.3 km
Distance
1,545 m
Ascent
1,805 m
Descent
Herzroute: Oberburg to Willisau
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Herzroute: Oberburg to Willisau

Cycling route in Oberburg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Ride the Herzroute from Oberburg, a gateway to the Emmental near Burgdorf, to the historic town of Willisau. It’s a punchy 60 km with about 1,400 m of climbing, rolling over farm hills on mostly quiet roads with a few gravel stretches - sturdy tires recommended. Expect classic Swiss countryside, ba…
59.7 km
Distance
1,410 m
Ascent
1,406 m
Descent
Herzroute – Etappe 7: Cham to Willisau
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Herzroute – Etappe 7: Cham to Willisau

Cycling route in Cham, Canton of Zug, Switzerland

Cruise the Herzroute from lakeside Cham to the historic town of Willisau. This stage rolls through the Zug and Lucerne countryside on mostly quiet roads and farm tracks, with a few gravel sections. Expect about 67 km with roughly 900 m of climbing and a bigger descent, topping out under 820 m. View…
67.1 km
Distance
912 m
Ascent
1,052 m
Descent
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