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Bern old town – View of Bern Old Town loop from Bern Wankdorf

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Bern old town – View of Bern Old Town loop from Bern Wankdorf

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Bern old town – View of Bern Old Town loop from Bern Wankdorf

05:34

20.9km

220m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.7 km

Pro Natura Zentrum Eichholz

Nature Reserve

14.9 km

Aare riverside steps by Dählhölzli Bridge

Highlight • River

Below the path it is nice to sit on the Aare. A kind of stone staircase offers a lot of space to sit and is not visible from the path above. If you don't know that you will find such a lush place there, you just walk by, because you don't expect it to go on behind the stone wall.

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16.9 km

View from the Bundeshaus Terrace

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the federal terrace in front of the federal building you have a wonderful view of the Aare and the Gurten

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17.6 km

Bern old town

Highlight • Historical Site

The old town of Bern is like a living fairy tale book. 🌟🕰️ With its cobbled streets, historic buildings and charming squares, it exudes a unique charm that immediately captivates visitors.

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17.7 km

Zytglogge Clock Tower

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Originally a defensive tower, it was converted into a prison in the 13th century and later into a clock tower. Today, it houses one of the oldest astronomical clocks in Switzerland and a carillon.

The Zytglogge is famous for its intricate clock, which not only tells the time but also depicts the movements of the sun, moon, and stars. It also features playful figures that move at specific times.

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17.9 km

The Bernese arbors

Highlight • Monument

We call the arcades here in Bern "Lauben". The total of six kilometers of arcades in Bern's old town form the longest covered shopping promenades in Europe. The arcades are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the city of Bern.

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18.5 km

Bear Park Bern

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Bear Park, Bern
A hilly park with a 19th-century bear pit, now home to many brown bears (the city's heraldic animal).

The Bernese bears live in the Bear Park right in the heart of the city. Exclusively situated with a view of Bern's UNESCO-listed Old Town, the bears live in the park on the banks of the Aare River. The approximately 5,000-square-meter grounds extend from the former bear pit down to the banks of the Aare and are fully accessible. The "Bear Train" provides a quick, wheelchair-friendly connection between the riverbank and the upper part of the park. The panoramic inclined lift can be used free of charge. A unique experience: gliding through the park past the bears' noses!

Text / Source: Bern Animal Park, Tierparkweg 1, 3005 Bern

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View of Bern Old Town

Highlight • Viewpoint

panoramic view of the old town of bern
A panoramic view of the old town of Bern is truly impressive and shows the beauty and charm of this historic city. The old town of Bern is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and impresses with its well-preserved medieval architecture and distinctive red roofs.

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View of Bern Old Town

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The short climb from the Bear Park to the Rose Garden is worth it a thousand times over. The breathtaking views of Bern's old town and the Aare River are a delight. A selfie with Albert Einstein is a must.

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20.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

3.98 km

2.01 km

448 m

355 m

300 m

Surfaces

8.10 km

6.36 km

3.70 km

1.66 km

755 m

361 m

Elevation

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Highest point (580 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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Bern old town – View of Bern Old Town loop from Bern Wankdorf

Aare riverside steps by Dählhölzli Bridge

View from the Bundeshaus Terrace

Bern old town

Zytglogge Clock Tower

The Bernese arbors

Bear Park Bern

View of Bern Old Town

View of Bern Old Town

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