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November 8, 2025
Hiking
The fortifications, consisting of the Grosse Schanze (Great Fort) and the Kleine Schanze (Little Fort), are part of Bern's last city fortifications in the west of the Old Town, dating from the 17th century. When they no longer served a defensive purpose, they were transformed into parkland in several stages.
The Kleine Schanze, with its adjacent park café, offers the public a climate-adapted and almost barrier-free recreational area in the heart of the city. The park's popularity is being addressed with additional seating and more lawn space.
•July 18, 2021
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•November 13, 2021
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Best routes near Kleine Schanze Park
4.7
(109)
1,165
hikers
8.69km
02:24
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
(17)
66
hikers
21.2km
05:39
220m
220m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(6)
70
hikers
12.9km
03:50
370m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 610 m
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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h
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