Not only the rustic wooden construction itself is worth seeing, but also the views on both sides of the bridge! The Bern Bridge is one of the first three bridges (along with the Mittlere Brücke and the Sankt-Johannbrücke) built in Freiburg in the middle of the 13th century. Before that, the city's citizens had to cross the Saane on a ferry boat. In 1340, the Bern Bridge was sawn up due to an enemy attack; today it is the last covered wooden bridge in Freiburg.

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September 16, 2020

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The first bridge in the city:
The Bern Bridge was originally supported by wooden trestles. Its current appearance dates back to 1653. Its central pillar made of molasse and the …

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Udo unter freiem Himmel

March 12, 2021

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A wonderful historical mix between city and nature.

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1. Tafers – Freiburg: Gottéron gorge

9.17km

02:36

200m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Gottéron Valley – Bern Bridge (Pont de Berne) loop from Tafers

11.8km

03:26

310m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Bern Bridge (Pont de Berne) – Grabensaal Footbridge loop from Fribourg

4.81km

01:23

100m

110m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 540 m

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Saturday 24 January

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-1°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Bern Bridge (Pont de Berne)

1. Tafers – Freiburg: Gottéron gorge

2. Gottéron Valley – Bern Bridge (Pont de Berne) loop from Tafers

3. Bern Bridge (Pont de Berne) – Grabensaal Footbridge loop from Fribourg

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