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Espace Mittelland

Saane River – Schiffenensee Dam loop from Laupen BE

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Espace Mittelland

Saane River – Schiffenensee Dam loop from Laupen BE

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Saane River – Schiffenensee Dam loop from Laupen BE

00:35

8.52km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike 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: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.54 km

Auriedsteg

Highlight • Bridge

A very nice view over the Saane, unfortunately there are very few bridges on this hiking section along the Saane.

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2

1.60 km

Saane River

Highlight • River

The river Saane is often equated with the Röstigraben, i.e. the language border between German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland. Between the Schiffenensee, which is dammed up from the Saane, and Laupen, you cycle through a small, beautiful nature reserve.

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3

1.96 km

Auried Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Here you have the opportunity to visit a special nature reserve of national importance.
As a former gravel mining area, this area was acquired by Pro Natura.
One of the …

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4

4.10 km

Schiffenensee Dam

Highlight • Monument

There is a great book about the formation of the Schiffenensee, with countless pictures of the Saane valley before it was flooded. verein-oskar.ch/php/schiffenensee-de.php

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5

6.71 km

Waterfall and Bridge on the Richterwilbach

Highlight • Waterfall

Very nice path along the Sarine, little root, very pleasant, be careful a lot of pedestrians

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6

6.81 km

Saane riverside

Highlight • River

very pretty path along the Sarine, however many pedestrians, hikers etc.

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B

8.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

2.40 km

121 m

Surfaces

3.99 km

2.40 km

1.93 km

200 m

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Saturday 30 May

27°C

13°C

87 %

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