The 31-kilometer circular route invites you to reflect on time and immerse yourself in the eventful history of the region. Besides the charming gastronomy on the route, the picturesque Laupen Castle offers a good opportunity to forget about time. True to the motto "nume nid gsprängt" (just don't rush). Simply follow the signposted Veloland route by Schweizmobil.
The route follows the existing cycling paths 888, 34 and 74 and is best explored counterclockwise. The map from Schweizmobil helps to find the way.
Author’s recommendation
Many restaurants and cafés are closed on Sundays and Mondays or have irregular opening hours. To avoid cycling to the next door with an empty stomach, we recommend checking the opening hours on the venues’ websites in advance.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Hotel and Restaurant Bären, OberbottigenRestaurant zum Zimmermann, Süri
Restaurant zum Denkmal Bramberg
Crêperie Catherine
Gasthof Bären Laupen
Restaurant Sternen Neuenegg
Pizzeria-Café Dorfplatz, Neuenegg
Restaurant Sense Au
Restaurant Hirschen Oberwangen
Safety information
Wearing a bike helmet is recommended, and in case of a ban on motorized bicycles, the e-bike motor (45 km/h) must be switched off.
Tips and suggestions
Here you find more information about the Zeitschlaufe Laupen e-bike tour.The tour is also available on the following channels:
Roadbook
The best is to start the circular route Niederwangen near Bern and head towards Laupen. However, you can also start the route the other way round from Laupen. Train stations are suitable starting points.
Circular route for connoisseurs
The Zeitschlaufe Laupen is a circular route of 31 kilometers and runs between Niederwangen and Laupen. The e-bike route is suitable for connoisseurs who like to take their time on the e-bike to get to know the region and its facets.
Note: Detour
Please observe the current detour of the route between Laupen and Neuenegg.
Ski+Velo Center, Niederwangen
Experience place: Take time in Niederwangen
Königs Biohof farm store, Oberbottigen
Hotel und Restaurant Bären, Oberbottigen
Hotel and Restaurant Bären, Oberbottigen
Herrenmatt-Hof farm store, Riedbach
Mäder organic farm and vacation
Adventure location: passing the time in Mädersforst
Restaurant zum Zimmermann, Süri
Restaurant zum Denkmal Bramberg
Chutze Neuenegg
Experience place: Forget time on the Chutze
Guest & Farm Bärfischenhaus
Laupen Castle
Crêperie Catherine
Laupen unpacked
Bakery-Confectionery Bärtschi
Gasthof Bären Laupen
Velo Güüge GmbH
Saans-Sense Spitz
B&B Chez Papillon
Steinhof corn maze, Laupen
Schloss Laupen
Restaurant Sternen Neuenegg
Pizzeria-Café Dorfplatz, Neuenegg
Mühle-Garage AG
Dorfmetzg Jaun, Neuenegg
Neuenegg monument
Party-Service Sense AG
Fribis Farm, Neueneg
Place of experience: Sharing time in Neuenegg
Biohof-Schore Neuenegg
Camping Thörishaus
Restaurant Sense Au
Swiss Bike Park Oberried
Thömus
“Chäsi” (cheese dairy) Thörishaus
Burrens Burrehofmärit
Stromer Flagship Store
Restaurant Hirschen Oberwangen
Baumann's Farmservice
Marschall Regio farm store
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
The S-Bahn takes ten minutes from Bern to Niederwangen. There is the first experience spot of the Zeitschlaufe Laupen. To transport the e-bike comfortably, we recommend a train with a low-floor entrance. From Bern station, you can reach the historic small town of Laupen within 30 minutes by train.
Directions
Follow the signposted number 74 towards Laupen. In about 30 minutes you will reach Niederwangen. If you are coming from Murten, the Heart Route 99 leads you directly to Laupen.
Parking
We recommend arriving by public transport or e-bike.
Coordinates
Equipment
- E-bike or bicycle
- Helmet
- E-bike charger
- Comfortable clothing
- Sun protection
- Bag, backpack or bike basket for shopping in the farm and village shops
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions