Name: Gravelbike Bern & Gantrisch Nature Park
Brand: Eurotrek
Price: 795.00 CHF
Availability: InStock

The essentials at a glance

This moderate gravel bike loop tour explores Bern and Gantrisch Nature Park over 3 cycling days. Starting from Bern's old town, the route leads through Gürbetal to Thun with views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Day two climbs Gurnigel Pass on quiet gravel roads (1,220m ascent) before descending to Schwarzsee mountain lake. The final stage winds through forests and meadows via Schwarzenburg back to Bern. Daily distances range from 44-57.5 km on secondary roads, gravel and forest tracks.

Gravel trail through Gantrisch forest near Bern, lined with tall conifers and pink wildflowers under a blue sky.

Wooden pier on Schwarzsee lake with two orange deck chairs, forested mountains reflected in calm water under clear blue sky near Bern.

Three cyclists on gravel bikes riding along a paved path through green fields with mountains in the background in Gantrisch Nature Park.

Itinerary

This opening stage takes you through the heart of Bern’s old town, across Belpmoos into the peaceful Gürbetal and onwards to Thun. The route follows secondary roads and partly gravel and forest tracks. Sweeping views of the Gantrisch range and the iconic trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau guide you towards the beautiful blue waters of Lake Thun.

ca. 44 km

270 m

240 m

Leaving Thun, you climb towards the Gurnigel Pass on a peaceful gravel road with very little traffic. After the impressive ascent through unspoilt nature, your efforts are rewarded with sweeping views and pleasingly varied gravel terrain. A swift descent on quiet roads carries you down into the valley, where the route turns towards Schwarzsee at Zollhaus. This perfectly situated mountain lake provides the crowning glory of a memorable day’s ride.

ca. 56 km

1'220 m

730 m

The final stage winds through forests and meadows in a pleasant rhythm of ups and downs. Along the way, you pass beautiful Bernese farmhouses and the charming village of Schwarzenburg. From Bütschelegg, enjoy a last, sweeping vista of the landscapes and villages you’ve ridden through. Then it’s an easy, relaxing ride back towards Bern. To round things off, the River Aare offers a refreshing dip before you reach the capital.

ca. 57.5 km

870 m

1'380 m

Tour character

Good basic fitness is required for this tour, but technically the route is very manageable – even for newcomers to gravel biking. Short, steeper sections can easily be pushed if needed. As the route only partly follows SwitzerlandMobility trails, waymarking is not continuous; navigation is via app. If you are taking your own gravel bike, we recommend tyres at least 40 mm wide with a grippy tread: denser knobs in the centre and coarser knobs on the sides. Semi‑slick tyres are less suitable due to the gravel sections.

moderate

Relief map showing a red gravel cycling route connecting Bern, Schwarzenburg, Schwarzsee, Gantrisch, Wattenwil, and Thun with blue rivers and lakes.

Prices & dates

Category: middle-class hotel

Prices per person in CHF

Gravel path through green meadows in Stockental valley near Bern, with traditional wooden barn and dramatic mountain peaks under clear blue sky.

Three cyclists with bikes standing on a cobblestone street in Bern's old town, with historic buildings and a church spire in the background.

Four cyclists on a paved path through rolling fields in Gantrisch Nature Park near Bern, with forested hills and mountain peaks in the distance.

Services & Information

Services

Included:

Accommodation as mentioned incl. breakfast
Daily luggage transfer (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
Costs for luggage pick-up at the station (for direct arrival)
Subsidy for arrival by train
Carefully elaborated route description
Digital travel documents incl. navigation app
SwitzerlandMobility-Plus subscription for one year
Service hotline

Note:

Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price

Information

Arriva/Departure:

Arrival by public transport to Bern. For direct arrival: Drop off your luggage at the luggage counter by 10 a.m. at the latest.
Departure by public transport from Bern.

Arrival by train

Leave the car at home! For every bike, biking or hiking tour in Switzerland, you will receive an SBB coupon per participant, which you can use to deduct CHF 10.- from the ticket price for traveling by train. The reduction can be obtained in the SBB online store or in the SBB app.

On many trips, we use the luggage counters at the stations at the beginning and at the end to hand over the suitcases. You can conveniently combine this right away when you arrive by train. If you are a GA owner, you can provide this information when booking. We will credit you the amount on the invoice. If you don't need the coupon for the trip itself, you can use it during the year. Unfortunately, a retroactive refund is not possible for administrative reasons.

Travel documents

Travel documents "digital"

We reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the Eurotrek Travel Guide App. We provide you with further information online.

In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:

Your travel program
Luggage tags
Description of how to use the app
Any vouchers

The Eurotrek Travel Guide App will help you find your way around. In addition to your digital map, you will find further information about your booked trip. The app is also available offline, simply download the trip in advance.

Gravelbike Bern & Gantrisch Nature Park

The essentials at a glance

Itinerary

Arrival to Bern | Bern – Thun

Thun – Schwarzsee

Schwarzsee – Bern

Departure or extension