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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Bern
Emmental

Burgdorf Old Town – View of Burgdorf Castle loop from Burgdorf

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Bern
Emmental

Burgdorf Old Town – View of Burgdorf Castle loop from Burgdorf

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4.9

(25)

169

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Burgdorf Old Town – View of Burgdorf Castle loop from Burgdorf

01:29

5.04km

130m

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 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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19 m

Burgdorf Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

Die Geschichte der Stadt Burgdorf
Ab 1175 - Zähringer-Gründung und bernische Herrschaft
Erstmals erwähnt als "Burtorf" = Burg Bertolfs (Berchtolds) im Zusammenhang mit einer Schenkungsurkunde Herzog Berchtolds IV. von Zähringen …

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107 m

Hofstatt Square

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Café Fuchs is quite nice. Just take a quick look.

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502 m

Waldegg Bridge

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The Waldegg Bridge in Burgdorf spans the Emme River and connects the town with the Waldegg recreational area. The modern concrete bridge serves vehicular traffic as well as pedestrians and …

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1.28 km

Schützenmatte Burgdorf

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On the eastern edge of the town of Burgdorf lies the Schützenmatte, which is used for all kinds of activities. Bordered to the east by the Emme and the Flüe …

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1.45 km

View of Burgdorf Castle

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Start in Burgdorf with a short steep ascent, then a beautiful high-altitude hike in the direction of Wynigen along the planet path.

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1.88 km

St. Bartholomew's Chapel

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St. Bartholomew's Chapel, also known as the Leper Chapel, lies just outside the city, on the right bank of the Emme River, diagonally opposite the leper house. In the Middle …

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2.39 km

View of Burgdorf from the Flue

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Very nice view over the high medieval town of Burgdorf (formerly "Burtorf" probably from Bertolfs (Berchtolds) Castle) on the Emme in the Emmental.

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5.04 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.50 km

1.17 km

697 m

617 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.43 km

1.13 km

739 m

340 m

304 m

106 m

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

14°C

1°C

23 %

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