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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Bern
Nidau
Biel/Bienne
Ligerz

View of Lake Biel – Twann/Douanne loop from Ligerz

Moderate

28

hikers

View of Lake Biel – Twann/Douanne loop from Ligerz

03:31

13.1km

170m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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96 m

Wine village Ligerz

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With its church in the middle of the vineyard, its location directly opposite St. Peter's Island and the view of the Alps, Ligerz is in some respects a special feature. …

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8.07 km

View of Ligerz Church

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If you want to add a "cultural" touch to this hike, we recommend taking the funicular from Ligerz to Prêles. This is where the Friedrich Dürrenmatt theme trail, which opened …

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8.54 km

Church Ligerz

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It is astonishing that the small community of Ligerz built such a large church. Apparently in 1417 the inhabitants of Schafis, Ligerz and Kleintwann were allowed to build their own …

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8.65 km

Ligerz Church

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Beautiful old church with a fantastic view of the Alps in the middle of the Ligerz vineyards.

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9.20 km

View of Lake Biel

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Very nice view over Lake Biel!

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10.1 km

The Twannbach Gorge is one of the most beautiful in this region. The inspection costs CHF 2.00 and the proceeds are used to maintain the paths and protect this unique gorge.

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10.1 km

Gorges de Douane

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super mega beautiful here

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10.8 km

Twann/Douanne

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On the left bank of Lake Biel lies the historic winegrowing village of Twann. Viticulture has been practiced here since the 12th century, and fishing since the Neolithic period.

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13.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.02 km

3.39 km

3.15 km

1.78 km

740 m

Surfaces

7.10 km

3.05 km

1.60 km

849 m

478 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Thursday 3 September

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