Discover a variety of scenic trails easily accessible from Bern by public transport. From riverside paths along the Aare to panoramic routes with Alpine views, these hikes offer diverse landscapes and experiences. Whether you're looking for a gentle stroll or a more challenging trek, there's something for every hiker just a short journey from the city.
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The long-distance Trans Swiss Trail from Porrentruy to Mendrisio is one of the last great adventures in highly-developed Switzerland. A variety of landscapes, cultures and places of interest await along the 32 stages of the 488-km trail.
510 km
17800 m
17900 m
Landscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views
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The route follows the River Sense, then winds up to the heights with views of the Alpine peaks. Proud farmsteads in Mengestorf stand in contrast to the residential outskirts of Bern, where the old town is a UNESCO World Heritage.
22 km400 m360 m
5h 30mTour published by:
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From Frauenkappelen, the path descends to Lake Wohlen and follows its shore and then the course of the Aare. Passing modern residential areas, old and new bridges, weirs and a power plant, you arrive at the Bear Park on the edge of Bern’s old town, via the mainly wide riverside path.
15 km200 m280 m3h 50mTour published by:
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The Via Berna presents a cross-section of the diverse canton of Bern. From the gentle hills on the edge of the Franches-Montagnes, it crosses the highest Jura fold. Along the Aare to Lake Thun, across several Alpine passes and on mountain trails with incredible views, you can reach Susten Pass in 20 stages.
305 km13700 m12400 mTour published by:
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The ViaJacobi leads from the Bodensee to Genève as part of the European Jakobsweg (Route of St. James). Lined by churches, monasteries and chapels, it offers a fabulous hiking experience along historic paths through a diverse cultural landscape.
450 km11900 m11800 mLandscape: With panoramic views
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Delightful hike along the River Aare, first through urban areas, then through one of Switzerland’s loveliest river landscapes. The renaturation of the river banks has brought great benefit. Worb Castle is seen from afar but is not open to the public.
16 km300 m240 m4h 0mLandscape: Along the water
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Hiking from Bern (Bärengraben) to Rüeggisberg you continually catch glimpses of the snow-capped trio of the Eiger Mönch & Jungfrau above the forest.
22 km860 m460 m6h 10mTour published by:
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Passing the bear park, Marzili and the Dählhölzli animal park, you finally leave the capital heading upstream. After the Auguet bridge, you briefly follow the course of the Aare and the peculiar groundwater flow of the Giesse. The rest of the way continues on agricultural roads across the plain and along the foot of the Belpberg to Münsingen.
15 km170 m170 m3h 45mTour published by:
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Several forest sections characterise the way from Burgdorf to Bern. Between Thorberg and Utzigen, you walk along the old monastery path for about eight kilometres. In the forest of Boll, sunken lanes have cut deeply into the surrounding terrain.
30 km1000 m1000 m8h 10mTour published by:
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From the wide Aaretal over the Belpberg, standing in the landscape like a huge island, into Gürbetal vegetable country and up the Längenberg to the impressive ruins of Rüeggisberg Monastery. Repeated spectacular views of the Bernese Alps.
19 km950 m560 m6h 0mTour published by:
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