Scenic Day Hikes from Bern

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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ViaBerna, Stage 8/20

Minimum travel time: 2m to Bern Felsenau

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.

15.0km

200m

280m

3h 50m

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ViaBerna, Stage 9/20

Minimum travel time: 5m to Bern, Bärenpark

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.

15.0km

170m

3h 45m

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Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 10/32

Minimum travel time: 5m to Bern, Bärenpark

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.

16.0km

300m

240m

4h 0m

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Alpine Panorama Trail, Stage 17/29

Minimum travel time: 12m to Münsingen

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.

19.0km

950m

560m

6h 0m

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Alpine Panorama Trail, Stage 16/29

Minimum travel time: 12m to Münsingen

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.

19.0km

440m

860m

5h 0m

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Emme-Uferweg

Minimum travel time: 13m to Burgdorf

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.

7.0km

60m

20m

1h 40m

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Gürbetaler Höhenweg

Minimum travel time: 13m to Kehrsatz

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.

18.0km

720m

740m

5h 20m

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ViaBerna, Stage 10/20

Minimum travel time: 18m to Münsingen, Badi

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.

17.0km

240m

200m

4h 15m

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Panorama Rundweg Thunersee, Stage 4/4

Minimum travel time: 20m to Thun (See)

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.

14.0km

340m

3h 50m

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ViaBerna, Stage 11/20

Minimum travel time: 20m to Thun, Bahnhof

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.

20.0km

680m

360m

5h 25m

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