BERGKÖNIG
about 109 / 2550

The main one. Challenging on vintage bikes, nomen est omen (as you know BERGKÖNIG means "King of the Mountain"), including some pretty steep stuff. But hey, it's unforgettable.
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Pedaleur de charme
about 57 / 1150

New destination, new possibilities. Over the years in Gstaad we've had many comments that the parcours were too challenging for vintage bikes. At Emmental we finally have the possibility to offer a wonderful and comfortable tour for the true joy riders. No pushing. Promised.
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LE FOU!
about 165 / 3700

With LE FOU! we have set new standards for Vintage Events. We keep it tough in Emmental but make it a little more accessible. However, this is for the tough ones.
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Joy Stations

As allways at BERGKÖNIG the great number of catering stations plays a central role. Appropriate for a vintage event we serve local artisanal food instead of the modern bars, gels & isotonic drinks. Handmade and authenticity are everything ;-)
Parcours
Pedaleur de Charme
4 joy stations
Affoltern i.E., Sumiswald, Schafhausen i.E., Füdlibacke (Oberburg)

Parcours
Bergkönig & Le Fou!
7 joy stations
Affoltern i. E., Lüdernalp, Langnau i.E., Eggiwil, Moosegg, Schafhausen, Füdlibacke (Oberburg)

Affoltern im Emmental

Pedaleur de Charme | Km 11
Bergkönig | Km 11
Le Fou! | Km 35
The Emmental show diary is one of the major public attractions in Switzerland. For BERGKÖNIG participants they open the legendary "Stöckli" where a cheesemaker will produce a cheese on open fire. You may watch, ask questions ... and taste the cheese, together with tress (delicious local bread), sausage and even something sweet.

Sumiswald

ONLY Pedaleur de Charme: Km 21
There will be cheese in Sumiswald too ... hey, we are in one of the most legendary cheese regions of the world ;-). Additionally there is local ham ... and there is also coffee & cake. The locals have even organized some live folk music to make your stay super comfortable ... plan enough time, you may remain stuck here 😍

Lüdernalp

Bergkönig | Km 26
Le Fou! | Km 50
Served by Ortsverein Wasen
The most spectacular view in Emmental (and probably all over Switzerland). The climbing was truly royal, the rest deserved. You will get Hobelkäse and local sausage.

Langnau i.E.

Bergkönig | Km 37
Le Fou! | Km 61
The museum of the villige at "Chüechlichlihus" is worth visiting, catering is served by our race prooven buddies of the local cycling club. Cheese and sausage, apple juice and water from the fountain.

Eggiwil

Bergkönig | Km 56
Le Fou! | Km 80
True, not many km since the last catering ... but the highest point of parcours is inbetween. This is your major catering, Alexander Liechti and his crew of the beautifull Hirschen Hotel will serve local ham and potato salad.

Moosegg

Bergkönig | Km 77
Le Fou! | Km 109
The tavern is 100% original "vintage", the view simply breathtaking. There is coffee and a home made fruit cake. A great short brake for joy & chatting.

Schafhausen i.E.

Pedaleur de Charme | Km 36
Bergkönig | Km 90
Le Fou! | Km 136
One of the legendary country inns of the region. Here the 3 parcours reunite and all have almost done it now. You can perfectly estimate your final riding time now and can remain seated a minute more or two. A traditional soup of the region and hot tea will provide enough power for the last loop.

Füdlebacke
(Oberburg)

Pedaleur de Charme | Km 52
Bergkönig | Km 107
Le Fou! | Km 160
You are after the last hill now, the castle of Burgdorf is already in sight, your bike will find its way back home allone ;-) A final barrista coffee & brownie will make you happy.