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Bachalpsee Grindelwald, Jungfrau Region
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Hiking

Whether you are there to unwind, to discover nature or to challenge yourself, the Region of Bern has the right hiking routes for every taste. Discover our best hiking tips here.

Uferweg Brienzersee, Iseltwald

Leisurely hikes

Discover easy summer and autumn hikes with a maximum hiking time of 3 hours and fewer than 400 meters of difference in elevation during ascent/descent. Enjoy these leisurely hiking trails!

Hikes to simply enjoy

Hiking means being able to switch off and enjoy the moment! Discover lots of enjoyable hikes with great places to stop off and rest along the way.
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Hikes to barbecue areas

Pack your backpack for a leisurely hike with a picnic at one of the beautiful barbecue areas in the Region of Bern. Simply magnificent: hiking and barbecuing in idyllic spots in the great outdoors – and then going for a refreshing swim in a lake or the Aare river. We hope you enjoy discovering our tips!
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Experiences

Hiking in the Bernese Oberland

Here you will find 10 of the most beautiful hikes in the Bernese Oberland, from the Jungfrau Region via Interlaken and Kandersteg to Gstaad. If you want to hike in the Bernese Oberland, you should definitely not miss these highlights.

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Hikes by the water

Discover our recommendations for refreshing hikes alongside lakes and rivers and to breathtaking waterfalls. On some of these hikes, it is well worth taking your swimsuits with you, for a refreshing dip along the way.
Rosenlaui

ViaBerna hiking trail

The ViaBerna is an impressive multi-day hike through the canton of Bern. Experience the diversity of the region in a route of 20 stages, including a tour through the forested slopes of the Jura, idyllic walks over the Swiss Central Plateau, and a spectacular trail leading through the Alps. The 300-kilometre-long trail is marked as route number 38.
Höhenkreuz Bällenhöchst, Ferienregion Interlaken

Hikes with top photo ops

These hikes have the best ops for perfect Instagram photos. Discover crystal-clear lakes and breathtaking mountain panoramas in Bern and the Bernese Oberland.

Hiking with dogs

The picturesque landscapes of the Bern Region offer numerous routes that are ideal for shared adventures with your four-legged friend. Make the most of our richly varied trails through forests, along rivers and up to the most stunning viewpoints.

High-level hikes

These hiking tips include stunning high-level hiking trails with the most amazing views. Discover the wonderful alpine scenery, delightful mountain lakes and spectacular mountain panoramas!

Autumn hiking

Autumn in the Region of Bern offers fantastic hiking opportunities, from relaxing nature trails through to challenging hiking tours. Explore our hiking tips for the golden season.

Family hikes

Out of the city and into nature. Discover our hiking tips for hikers of all ages. These hikes are ideally suited for hiking with children: lots of family fun guaranteed!

Pushchair and wheelchair-accessible hikes

Our accessible hikes invite you to enjoy the beauty of the Bern Region to the fullest. Whether you are travelling with a pushchair or in a wheelchair: On these hiking trails that guarantee accessibility, you can enjoy the natural surroundings in comfort and with the whole family.

Mystery & Adventure Trails

Discover the Region of Bern in a fun way on exciting, interactive and varied discovery trails.
Grindelwald, Jungfrau Region
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Webcams

Here you will find live webcams from the Bern region and the Bernese Oberland. Find out what the current weather is like and enjoy the best views in real time.

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Koexistenz zwischen Wandererin und Bikern in Gstaad, Destination Gstaad
Experiences

Share the Trail

Many of the trails across the Bern Region are used by both hikers and cyclists. It’s important to be tolerant and mindful of each other. Below we provide information and a code of conduct for users of shared trails.

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