This walk is well known and popular among locals as the "Berke-Chehr".
The Berke-Chehr usually starts at the bridge in Berken or at the power plant in Bannwil. Which direction you take on this circular route does not matter. Either way, the start is the destination. You walk along both sides of the Aare landscape, partly with a view of the Vogelraupfi (nature reserve). During the week, you are likely to encounter more swans than people on this path. The bridge at Berken is crossed and leads you back to your starting point on the other bank. But beware; don't forget a small detour to the Löwen restaurant in Berken.
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If this route is too short for you, it can be easily extended - to Bannwil/Aarwangen or in the other direction - Wangen a. A..
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Rest stops
Bürgis AarebeizliRestaurant Löwen
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Vogelraupfi (Unterberken, Graben)
The Vogelraupfi or Vogelroupfi is an island in the Aare near Bannwil, respectively Unterberken/Graben. It is under nature protection and is used by various birds such as the lapwing, the common ringed plover or the kingfisher as a breeding and nesting site.
The island is 30 meters from the left (northern) river bank, and 115 meters from the right. It is about 292 meters long and maximum 78 meters wide. The area is 1.2 hectares.
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The path always leads along the Aare. Except on the left Aare side - at the height of Vogelraupfi - the path leads a few meters away from the riverbank.
Bürgis Aarebeizli
Restaurant Löwen
Public transport
Unfortunately not directly accessible by public transport. Possibility to walk from Herzogenbuchsee, Aarwangen or Wangen a. A..
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Directions
Easy to reach by car from Wangen a. A., Herzogenbuchsee, Aarwangen or Langenthal.
Parking
Parking spaces are usually sufficient - except on beautiful Sundays.
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Equipment
Semi-shoes or sneakers.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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