Strong as a Bear
«Strong as a Bear» the 3 Bären Hotels offer
Get to know the wonderful Emmental valley by e-bike or on foot. Well-maintained hiking and cycle paths lead you up to the most beautiful vantage points.
Over gentle hills into shady valleys "Chrächen", along cool streams, through magical forests and past stately farmhouses with bright red geraniums and magnificent gardens.
Book your tour and spend the night in a different traditional and historic Bären Inn every night. Enjoy the Emmental hospitality.
The signposted routes of the Herzroute and "Hügu Himu" lead you from one hotel to the next. And your luggage will be waiting for you at the end of the stage.
CHF 495.- per person in a double room, incl. small gift (excl. drinks with dinner and e-bike rental)
Free parking for 3 days at the Gasthof Bären in Ranflüh, free luggage transport and e-bike charging stations at all 3 locations.
Please call +41 (0) 34 496 59 00 and we will organise the reservation for you. E-bike rental possible.
Herzlich willkommen im
Overnight stay offer:
- Emmental platter and a glass of fine Swiss "Prosecco" on your arrival
- Tatar hat or fondue chinoise on our idyllic terrace or in the restaurant (depending on the weather)
- Choice of fruit and delicious herbal tea
- Private spa with sauna and whirlpool fragrant rose blossom bath
- Bathrobe and slippers provided
- Overnight stay in a beautiful room and breakfast the next morning
(Prices excl. drinks with meals and e-bike rental)
Overnight stay offer:
- Welcome aperitif on your arrival
- A delicious 3-course menu with regional specialities served for dinner
- Overnight stay in a beautiful hotel room with bear paw designed bed linen
- The next morning you will enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet
(Prices excl. drinks with your meal and e-bike rental)
Overnight stay offer:
- Free entry to the Bären Wellness centre
- Bathrobe and slippers are provided
- A 3-course gourmet menu for dinner
- Overnight stay in a beautiful room
- Breakfast buffet the next morning
(Prices excl. drinks with dinner and e-bike rental)
Strong as a bear with an e-bike or bike
1st day Arrival at the Bären Ranflüh
Arrive - slow down - enjoy! Free car park for 3 days
2nd day Ranflüh to Sumiswald
Overnight stay at Bären Sumiswald
A visit to Trachselwald Castle shortly before the finish in Sumiswald would be possible
Part Lüdere Rundi - time approx. 5.15 hours, length 35.39 km/up and down 999/924m
Ranflüh - Schwändeli, then Route no. 99 Buchschachen - Langnau, from Langnau no. 399 to Lüderen - Sumiswald
Day 3 Sumiswald to Dürrenroth
Overnight stay at Bären Dürrenroth
Visit to show dairy in Affoltern with a very beautiful view.
Part of the big Sumiswald round trip - time approx. 5.30 hours, length 41.57 km, up and down Route no. 747/755! Sumiswald - Schaufelbühlegg, then Route no. 99 to Madiswil, from Madiswil no. 71 to Huttwil, finally on no. 94 from Huttwil to Dürrenroth
Day 4 (departure) Dürrenroth - Ranflüh
Time approx. 2.36 hours, length 20.50 km, ascent and descent 466/537
Dürrenroth - Oberwald, then no. 399 from Oberwald to Sumiswald Stutzhüsli, from Stutzhüsli no. 699 to Sonnhalde, the rest of the route Sonnhalde via Ramisberg, Benzenberg to Ranflüh
Bike rental from CHF 45.00 per bike/day (Müller GmbH. Zollbrück)
Strong as a bear on foot
1st day Arrival at the Bären Ranflüh
Arrive - slow down - enjoy! Free car park for 3 days
2nd day Ranflüh to Sumiswald
Overnight stay at Bären Sumiswald
Time approx. 3.36 hours, length 12.02 km/up and down 564/491m
Ranflüh - Ried (beautiful farms) to Glattenwasen - Geilisgut towards Schwarzenegg - Heimisbach, short crossing of the village with a short ascent towards Musterplatz and Harendegg (very beautiful mountain view) - descent via Harisberg to Sumiswald
Day 3 Sumiswald to Dürrenroth
Overnight stay at Bären Dürrenroth
Time approx. 3.15 hours, length 11.85 km, ascent and descent 352/353
Sumiswald - Kneubühl - Sattlershaus via Schonegg (wonderful views as far as the Jura) on towards Dreherhüsli - Schaber - Oberwald, followed by an easy descent towards Dürrenroth
Day 4 (departure) Dürrenroth - Ranflüh
Time approx. 4.28 hours, length 17.28 km, ascent and descent 419/486
Dürrenroth in the direction of Weier - Griesbach - Gammenthal - Grünen, beautiful flat stage easy to hike, to Grünenmatt, slight ascent towards Ramisberg and on to Ranflüh
Possibility to use public transport from Häusernmoos/Weier or Sumiswald.