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Espace Mittelland
Bern
Nidau
Biel/Bienne
Ipsach

Aare Canal – Biel Old Town loop from Ipsach

Hard

4.5

(4)

38

riders

Aare Canal – Biel Old Town loop from Ipsach

02:50

44.6km

460m

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: March 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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8.89 km

Aare Canal

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Cycling along the Aare Canal in Orpund is a peaceful and scenic experience, perfect for a leisurely stroll. The path follows the gentle curves of the canal, surrounded by lush …

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2

12.7 km

Büren an der Aare is located - as the name suggests - on the river Aare. Büren was founded in the 12th century by the Barons of Strassberg.
Only a …

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3

13.0 km

A wooden bridge has been connecting historic Büren with the district of Reiben north of the Aare since the 13th century. Since then, the wooden structure has been destroyed eight …

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4

13.3 km

Very nice old wooden bridge that can be admired from the ship.

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5

19.0 km

Aare Bridge, Grenchen

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The Aare bridge connects two cantons, namely Bern and Solothurn, and is the connection between Arch and Grenchen.

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6

24.8 km

All Saints Chapel (Chappeli)

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Next to the chapel is the restaurant Chapelli, where you can stop off after a successful tour.

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33.2 km

Etang du Pâturage de Sagne

Nature Reserve

8

41.3 km

Biel Old Town

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9

43.8 km

View of the Nidau-Büren Canal

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The Dr. Schneider Bridge is the first bridge on the Nidau-Büren Canal. It is named after Dr. Johann Rudolf Schneider, who campaigned for the correction of the Jura waters. From …

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44.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

7.16 km

7.14 km

6.66 km

980 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.0 km

2.46 km

697 m

328 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Lowest point (420 m)

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