Biglen is a village located at the entrance to Switzerland's Emmental valley, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The region is characterized by its picturesque Emmental scenery, featuring green hill cascades, intimate valleys, forests, and meadows. This topography provides varied terrain suitable for several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and more. Its central position between Bern, Burgdorf, and Thun makes Biglen a accessible starting point for exploring the surrounding natural environment.
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5.0
(5)
257
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
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168
riders
51.6km
02:41
730m
730m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

65
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39.0km
01:47
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

47
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64.1km
03:19
640m
640m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.5
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42
riders
23.3km
02:04
520m
520m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29.2km
01:55
350m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.0km
01:07
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.9km
01:14
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
hikers
10.3km
02:59
270m
270m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6.64km
02:01
210m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17.9km
05:03
370m
370m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.97km
02:08
90m
90m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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36
runners
7.60km
00:50
100m
100m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.18km
00:45
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7.25km
00:48
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.46km
00:35
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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26
riders
22.4km
02:09
550m
550m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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58
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42.4km
03:21
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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15.6km
01:35
430m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
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46.6km
02:54
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
riders
39.2km
02:33
600m
600m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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35
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32.5km
01:44
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
26.1km
01:50
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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13
riders
43.7km
03:08
860m
860m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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Biglen offers a variety of outdoor activities, including road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, gravel biking, and jogging. The region features diverse routes suitable for different skill levels and preferences.
The Biglen region is characterized by its picturesque Emmental landscape, featuring green hill cascades, intimate valleys, forests, and meadows. Notable features include the Biglenalp, offering views of the Jungfrau, Mönch, and Eiger mountains, and traditional covered wooden bridges.
Yes, Biglen offers road cycling routes that explore the Emmental's varied terrain, including hills and valley landscapes. These routes primarily use small roads with manageable traffic. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Biglen guide.
Biglen provides numerous mountain biking trails for various skill levels, including easy routes that start and end in the village. The topography ranges from gentle hills to steeper slopes. Consult the MTB Trails around Biglen guide for details.
Biglen is part of several touring cycling routes, such as the "Emme & Hills E-Bike Loop" (approximately 37.5 miles [60.4 km]) and the "Herzschlaufe Gotthelf" (approximately 37.1 miles [59.7 km]). The multi-day "Emmental Castle Route" spans nearly 87 miles [140 km] and visits seven castles. Explore options in the Cycling around Biglen guide.
Yes, Biglen and its surroundings offer various hiking opportunities, from easy paths to more challenging routes. An easy hike connects Biglen to Münsingen, while the route to Biglenalp provides extensive mountain views. The trails feature diverse terrain, including forests and meadows.
Biglen offers leisurely cycling options suitable for beginners, particularly for mountain biking with easy routes starting and ending in the village. The region's diverse topography includes less challenging sections. Guides like Traffic-free bike rides around Biglen can provide suitable options.
Biglen's routes are popular on komoot, with more than 55,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The 34 available routes have an average rating of 4.57 out of 5 stars, based on over 5,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Biglen, including Road Cycling Routes around Biglen, MTB Trails around Biglen, Cycling around Biglen, and Hiking around Biglen. There are also guides for gravel biking and running trails.
The official website for the municipality of Biglen is gemeinde-biglen.ch. The municipal administration can be reached by phone at +41 31 701 11 33 for inquiries.
Yes, Biglen offers options for gravel biking, utilizing the region's varied terrain of forests, meadows, and rolling hills. Specific routes and information can be found in the Gravel biking around Biglen guide.
There are 34 routes available in Biglen on komoot, covering various sports such as road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, gravel biking, and jogging. These routes cater to a wide range of outdoor enthusiasts.

