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.
The following hikes are sorted by travel time from Bern, making it easy to plan your next outdoor adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
Much more on ovunta.com/map
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.
15km
200m
280m
3h 50m
Barrier free: No
Tour provided by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Select an alternative stop on the map.
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.
15km170m170m3h 45mBarrier free: No
Tour provided by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Select an alternative stop on the map.
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.
16km300m240m4h 0mBarrier free: No
Landscape: Along the water
Tour provided by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Select an alternative stop on the map.
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.
19km950m560m6h 0mBarrier free: No
Tour provided by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Select an alternative stop on the map.
The villages get larger, the hills rounder and lower, but the views remain. After a short climb to the Blasenfluh, the rest of the hike is almost merely a pleasant downhill stroll to the wide Aaretal valley at Münsingen.
19km440m860m5h 0mBarrier free: No
Tour provided by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Select an alternative stop on the map.
This popular hiking and cycling trail starts in Burgdorf and runs for its whole length alongside the River Emme to Hasle bei Burgdorf. The route is ideal for tanking up on energy and total relaxation in beautiful surroundings.
7km60m20m1h 40mBarrier free: Yes
Landscape: Along the water
Tour provided by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Select an alternative stop on the map.
A perfect 18 km hike along the Gürbetaler Höhenweg Path close to the city of Berne, leading along the Längenberg and Gürbetal valley. An ideal hike for those who enjoy views of the distant Alps and have a cultural interest in farmhouses.
18km720m740m5h 20mBarrier free: No
Landscape: With panoramic views
Tour provided by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Select an alternative stop on the map.
From Münsingen to Thun, you usually hike directly along the course of the Aare, which still largely follows its traditional, straightened canal. The end of this stage leads to the station through the picturesque old town, via the Bälliz alley and two imposing lock bridges.
17km240m200m4h 15mBarrier free: No
Tour provided by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Select an alternative stop on the map.
Crossing the Spiezberg hill and following the picturesque path alongside Lake Thun, this final stage takes you back to the town of the same name. A detour to the church at Einigen will tell you more about the over 1,300 years of cultural history associated with Lake Thun, before you arrive back in the town with its many restaurants waiting to serve you.
14km340m340m3h 50mBarrier free: No
Landscape: Along the water
Tour provided by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Select an alternative stop on the map.
You leave Thun through the park-like shore landscape towards Gwatt. Above Lake Thun, crossing the Kander Gorge, you reach Spiez via meadows and forests. Following the idyllic path to Faulensee, you finally leave the shore here. The destination is the village of Aeschi with a view of the Niesen and the lake.
20km680m360m5h 25mBarrier free: No
Tour provided by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Select an alternative stop on the map.
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
