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Lorraine Bridge – Bern's Arcades loop from Bern

Easy

4.8

(9)

167

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Lorraine Bridge – Bern's Arcades loop from Bern

01:48

6.65km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

66 m

Rathausplatz

Highlight • Historical Site

Bern Town Hall (built between 1406 and 1417)

The Town Hall, built between 1406 and 1417, housed the meeting rooms for the Small and Great Councils.

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2

69 m

Vennerbrunnen Fountain

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3

493 m

Kornhaus, Bern

Highlight • Monument

Very nice building

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4

724 m

The Altenbergsteg is a small suspension bridge for pedestrians over the Aare in the city of Bern. It connects the old town of Bern with Altenberg to the north.

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1.26 km

Blood tower

Highlight • Historical Site

The Blood Tower (also known as the Witch Tower or Harz Tower) was the northernmost link of the fourth western ring of the historic city fortifications. It's interesting for anyone who wants to see a bit of Bern's history.

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2.87 km

Engehalde Weir

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On November 1, 1909, the weir in the Engehalde was inaugurated and the Aare was dammed over a length of around three kilometers.

This was the first time there was a rowable area in Bern.

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4.89 km

Lorraine Bridge

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The Aare below the Untertorbrücke and along the Altenberg district all the way down to the Felsenausteg, still belongs to the local Bernese. Above the Nydeggbrücke, the tourists shape the image of the Aare.

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6.55 km

The Bernese arbors

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We call the arcades here in Bern "Lauben". The total of six kilometers of arcades in Bern's old town form the longest covered shopping promenades in Europe. The arcades are …

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6.65 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

1.49 km

1.02 km

258 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.79 km

2.28 km

899 m

474 m

170 m

< 100 m

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