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Vineyards of Twann – View of Lake Biel loop from Ligerz

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Vineyards of Twann – View of Lake Biel loop from Ligerz

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Vineyards of Twann – View of Lake Biel loop from Ligerz

02:13

8.19km

120m

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: June 17, 2026

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4.21 km

Rebenweg Above Wingreis

Highlight • Trail

The entire vineyard path is tarred and lined with stone walls. These dry stone walls in the vineyards on Lake Biel have been an integral part of the landscape for centuries. Behind the walls, the vineyards stretch across the hilly landscape. When the weather is clear, you can enjoy a view stretching as far as the Bernese Alps.

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5.02 km

St. Peter's Island in Lake Biel

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There is a gem in Lake Biel: St. Peter's Island. Due to the lowering of the lake level as a result of the Jura water correction, a land bridge was created between the Jolimont near Erlach and the island: the Heidenweg, a moorland landscape of national importance. Surrounded by reeds and bushes, it now offers the opportunity to reach the island by land. This habitat of numerous birds is protected along with the island's forests. The island can also be easily reached by water.

Today's peninsula can be reached on foot from the pretty town of Erlach via the four kilometer long "Heideweg", in summer with the Navette from Erlach or by boat from La Neuveville, Ligerz (Lake Biel) or through the Zihl Canal from Neuchâtel.

On the peninsula, a nature reserve with reed banks and small sandy beaches, there was a modest estate with leased vineyard plots in Rousseau's time, when it gained European importance through his description in the 18th century. The island became a stop on educational trips through Switzerland, then a popular excursion destination that offers peace and enjoyment of nature.

The monastery on Peter's Island, founded in 1127, is now an award-winning hotel and restaurant with a unique ambience. It's worth stopping here and thoroughly enjoying the remarkable view before heading back to Erlach.

Source myswitzerland.com/de-de/reiseziel/st-petersinsel-im-bielersee

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5.47 km

Vineyards of Twann

Highlight • Viewpoint

The vine path, be it just the piece from Ligerz to Twann, or even further towards Biel, is recommended in every season, even if it looks very different and changes in the atmosphere. For me one of the most beautiful places in the entire region.

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5.48 km

View of Twann Church and Lake Biel

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From the Rebenweg above Twann you have a good view of the historic church of Twann.

Twann (Duana) is first mentioned in 1136. Archbishop Humbert von Besançon and the Bishop of Basel confirmed a donation to the Lützel monastery in Alsace. Berchtold von Twann is listed in the deed of donation. The church, which is only mentioned in 1228, is dedicated to St. Dedicated to Martin. At that time, she belonged to the Deanery of Solothurn of the Diocese of Lausanne.

Source and more: kirche-pilgerweg-bielersee.ch/ueber-uns/kirchen/kirche-twann-kunsthistorisch

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6.01 km

View of the Bernese Alps from the Twann Vineyard Trail

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6.36 km

Entrance to the Twannbach Gorge

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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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