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Gurten Trail

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    Trailrunning with a view of the capital city and the peaks of the Bernese Oberland: The route leads through the shaded forest and up to the summit of Bern's local mountain.

    difficult
    Distance 5.7 km
    1:10 h
    286 m
    286 m
    854 m
    569 m

    Starting from the valley station of the Gurtenbahn, which can be reached from Bern main station by tram no. 9 in about 15 minutes, the path leads through the forest to the summit of the Gurten. Especially on hot summer days, this trail is a real alternative to the other routes in the city. The ascent is beautiful but demanding. However, after the effort, trail runners are rewarded with a wonderful view of the old town and the peaks of the Bernese Oberland on Bern's local mountain in clear weather. Note: The route is not recommended on 4 days in July. On these days, thousands of visitors of the famous Gurten Festival line the paths of Bern's local mountain.

    Author’s recommendation

    The view of the Bernese Alps is impressive. Definitely pause briefly. 

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    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    854 m
    Lowest point
    569 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 21.75%Dirt road 3.77%Forested/wild trail 31.17%Path 40.42%Road 2.86%
    Asphalt
    1.2 km
    Dirt road
    216 m
    Forested/wild trail
    1.8 km
    Path
    2.3 km
    Road
    164 m
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    Rest stops

    Restaurant Dählhölzli
    Gurten - Park im Grünen

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    By Tram 9 from Bern station: 9 minutes 
    By S-Bahn no. 3/31 from Bern station to Wabern station near Bern: 9 minutes

    Directions

    The road up to the Gurten is closed to private traffic. A general driving ban applies. Driving is possible up to the valley station of the Gurtenbahn. 

    Parking

    The valley station has 285 paid parking spaces. For bikes and motorcycles there are 200 free parking spaces. All further information can be found on the website:

    Coordinates

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    2'600'600E 1'197'447N
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    46.928114, 7.446512
    DMS
    46°55'41.2"N 7°26'47.4"E
    UTM
    32T 381737 5198347
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    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.7 km
    Duration
    1:10 h
    Ascent
    286 m
    Descent
    286 m
    Highest point
    854 m
    Lowest point
    569 m
    Public-transport-friendly Linear route Scenic Refreshment stops available Round trip

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