Alter Bernerweg
Overview
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Distance 180 km
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Ascent 1750 m
Intro
Through the former peasant lands of the Bernese Lords. Passing historic towns such as Estavayer-le-Lac, Payerne, Laupen, Bern, Aarwangen, Aarburg, Lenzburg. And in between, idyllic nature e.g. Auried in Kleinbösigen, small tranquil lakes and large forests.
Detour / Closure
There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://schweizmobil.ch/en/cycling-in-switzerland/route-34
Description
The route leads through the former peasant lands of the Bernese Lords, passing historic towns such as Estavayer on Lac de Neuchatel, Payerne with its abbey church, Laupen at the confluence of the Saane and Sense rivers, through the aspiring west-end of Bern, the small bridge towns of Aarwangen and Aarburg, through Lenzburg on the castle hill to Baden on the River Limmat.
In between, idyllic nature areas, e.g. at Auried in Kleinbösigen, forested moraine knolls in Laupen forest, or the much visited Moossee lake, bird islands in the River Aare and the Boowald, Canton Aargau’s largest forest. Despite the shrinking countryside, expanding agglomerations and buzzing, dead-straight arterial roads, it’s still possible to find romantic corners and enchanting paths in the Swiss Mittelland region.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Estavayer-le-Lac
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| Destination |
Baden
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| Ascent |
1750 m
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| Descent |
1850 m
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| Distance |
180 km
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| Distance on tarred ways |
172 km
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| Distance on natural surface |
8 km
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| Multiday route |
4 days
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/cycling-in-switzerland/... |
Quick Facts
Route number
Stages: 4