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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Bern
Nidau
Biel/Bienne

Port Lock – Aare Canal loop from Nidau Beunden

Routes
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Bern
Nidau
Biel/Bienne

Port Lock – Aare Canal loop from Nidau Beunden

Easy

3.7

(3)

16

riders

Port Lock – Aare Canal loop from Nidau Beunden

00:45

15.5km

20m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.30 km

Port Lock on the Nidau-Büren Canal

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It's interesting to watch when a ship is being locked through.

The ship lock attached to the Port regulating weir enables shipping between Solothurn and the Jura lakes. The ship …

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1.44 km

Interesting for people who have never seen how a lock works. Here you can see it up close. Above the lock you can cross the Aare.

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1.49 km

Port Lock

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If you come from Lake Biel and follow the Nidau-Büren-Canal, you head for the "Port" weir after 2 km. The entrance to the lock is on the right in the direction of flow.

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2.65 km

Restored area for waterfowl

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At this point there is an area of land that is reserved exclusively for waterfowl. The section of the renatured Aare is also a flood retention basin. At the same …

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5

3.07 km

Fried Fish Stand on the Aare River

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6

7.68 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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9.27 km

Aare-Beizli Orpund

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The Aare-Beizli in Orpund is a good place for a bike break. However, it's worth checking the opening hours and what's on offer beforehand. There are regular events and culinary …

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11.7 km

Immediately before the bridge to Aegerten - the lattice people dance in the wind.

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15.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

2.73 km

2.09 km

285 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.23 km

4.51 km

4.37 km

349 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

31°C

13°C

13 %

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