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Espace Mittelland

Verwaltungsregion Oberland

Thun Lock Bridge – Thun Old Town and Castle loop from Thun

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Verwaltungsregion Oberland

Thun Lock Bridge – Thun Old Town and Castle loop from Thun

Hard

5.0

(1)

140

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Thun Lock Bridge – Thun Old Town and Castle loop from Thun

01:54

18.2km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 4.48 km for 393 m

After 8.02 km for 71 m

After 9.99 km for 71 m

After 12.4 km for 87 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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981 m

Aare River in Thun

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View of the upper Aare loop on the Scherzligweg

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4.45 km

Viewpoint

13.1 km

Lake Thun and Thun Castle

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Nice sensations

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16.7 km

Thun Lock Bridge

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Saw this guy surfing the wave behind the flood gates in Thun.

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17.0 km

Thun Castle

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opening hours

April to October: daily 10.00-17.00

November to January: every Sunday 13.00-16.00
(open daily between Christmas and New Year)

February and March: daily from 1pm to 4pm

Adults: CHF …

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17.3 km

Aare riverside path in Thun

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Beautiful riverside path. However, it gets very busy on nice weekends and evenings, so please enjoy it by driving slowly.

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17.5 km

The train station bridge connects the new districts of Thun with the old town. The view downstream towards the Scherzlig lock is particularly beautiful. The bridge is often decorated with flags and flowers.

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17.8 km

Thun Old Town and Castle

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Thun is a charming town with many attractions and an interesting old town with a unique castle. This towers over the town, from where the view of the old town, …

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18.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.62 km

4.33 km

3.45 km

1.85 km

1.68 km

286 m

Surfaces

9.49 km

6.13 km

1.67 km

599 m

224 m

103 m

Elevation

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

28°C

14°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Thun Lock Bridge – Thun Old Town and Castle loop from Thun

Aare River in Thun

View of the Valley

Lake Thun and Thun Castle

Thun Lock Bridge

Thun Castle

Aare riverside path in Thun

Station Bridge

Thun Old Town and Castle

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