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Bern old town – Nydegg Bridge loop from Bern

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4.6

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89

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Bern old town – Nydegg Bridge loop from Bern

01:06

4.02km

70m

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: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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790 m

Bern old town

Highlight • Historical Site

The old town of Bern is like a living fairy tale book. 🌟🕰️ With its cobbled streets, historic buildings and charming squares, it exudes a unique charm that immediately captivates visitors.

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832 m

Zytglogge Clock Tower

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Originally a defensive tower, it was converted into a prison in the 13th century and later into a clock tower. Today, it houses one of the oldest astronomical clocks in Switzerland and a carillon.

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1.12 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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1.53 km

Nydegg Bridge

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The Nydegg Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge in Bern, connecting the Old Town with the opposite bank of the Aare River. It was built between 1840 and 1844 …

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1.64 km

View of Bern Old Town

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panoramic view of the old town of bern
A panoramic view of the old town of Bern is truly impressive and shows the beauty and charm of this historic city. …

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1.64 km

Bear Park Bern

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Bear Park, Bern
A hilly park with a 19th-century bear pit, now home to many brown bears (the city's heraldic animal).

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7

2.58 km

Viewpoint with the possibility of walking directly to the water. There is also a very nice restaurant right on the waterfall.

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3.46 km

View from the Bundeshaus Terrace

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From the federal terrace in front of the federal building you have a wonderful view of the Aare and the Gurten

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4.02 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.15 km

545 m

327 m

Surfaces

1.75 km

1.53 km

697 m

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< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

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