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Arvenseeli, Sunnbüel, Kandersteg, Adelboden-Lenk-Kandersteg
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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.

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 an easy hike with a picnic at a beautiful barbecue spot in the Bern Region. Grill at idyllic places and enjoy nature by the lake or the Aare River.
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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.

High-level hikes

Discover impressive high-altitude hikes in the Bern Region with scenic trails, mountain lakes and spectacular Alpine panoramas.
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ViaBerna hiking trail

The ViaBerna is an impressive multi-day hike through the Canton of Bern. Over around 300 kilometres and 20 stages, it showcases the full diversity of the region and passes through four landscape types: the Jura, the Swiss Plateau, the Pre-Alps and the Swiss Alps. The route is signposted as route number 38.

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.

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!

Mystery & adventure Trails

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

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.
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Summer operating times of mountain railways

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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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Summer and autumn offers

Discover our summer and autumn offers and get to know the Region of Bern on a refreshing trip to a lake, a culinary excursion or on active holidays that bring you closer to nature.

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Koexistenz zwischen Wandererin und Bikern in Gstaad, Destination Gstaad
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