Terrace with a view of Lake Biel – Macolin loop from Magglingen/Macolin

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Terrace with a view of Lake Biel – Macolin loop from Magglingen/Macolin

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Terrace with a view of Lake Biel – Macolin loop from Magglingen/Macolin

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3.77km

160m

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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: August 8, 2026

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220 m

Terrace with a view of Lake Biel

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Although all of the FOSPO buildings are currently inaccessible to the public due to the current situation, the Bellavista restaurant (with self-service but just as beautiful a view as on …

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233 m

View of Lake Biel from Magglingen

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The platform next to the main building of the sports school is the classic place to enjoy a clear view of the Alpine chain in fog over the Swiss plateau.

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439 m

National Sports Center Magglingen

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The National Sports Center in Magglingen (NSM) is a training, sports and congress center for the Swiss sport. The sports facilities are scattered far across the terrain. Again and again …

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1.89 km

Single trail with stunning Alpine panorama

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If the foliage is not fully out in spring, you can actually see far ...

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2.12 km

Restaurant Hohmatt

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Juraweide

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2.15 km

Good home cooking. On a sunny summer's day on the terrace, the rather overwhelmingly large Coupe Meringue is a special treat. In winter, the hike in the snow to the restaurant is worthwhile for a homely fondue in the parlor.

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3.70 km

Macolin

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Magglingen, or Magglingen in German, is located on a range of hills above the town of Biel and overlooks Zealand.

The city is home to the center of the Federal …

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