Bern old town – Nydegg Bridge loop from Bern

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Bern old town – Nydegg Bridge loop from Bern

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Bern old town – Nydegg Bridge loop from Bern

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4.36km

70m

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: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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955 m

Bern old town

Highlight • Historical Site

The old town of Bern is like a living fairy tale book. 🌟🕰️ With its cobbled streets, historic buildings and charming squares, it exudes a unique charm that immediately captivates visitors.

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997 m

Zytglogge Clock Tower

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Originally a defensive tower, it was converted into a prison in the 13th century and later into a clock tower. Today, it houses one of the oldest astronomical clocks in Switzerland and a carillon.

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1.09 km

Samson Fountain

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The sculpture of Samson is dressed in armor and he is holding a lion that he has just defeated. This motif symbolizes strength and bravery. The fountain itself is richly …

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1.82 km

Nydegg Bridge

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The Nydegg Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge in Bern, connecting the Old Town with the opposite bank of the Aare River. It was built between 1840 and 1844 …

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1.94 km

View of Bern Old Town

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panoramic view of the old town of bern
A panoramic view of the old town of Bern is truly impressive and shows the beauty and charm of this historic city. …

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1.94 km

Bear Park Bern

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Bear Park, Bern
A hilly park with a 19th-century bear pit, now home to many brown bears (the city's heraldic animal).

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2.88 km

View of Bern Cathedral and the Matteschwelle

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Viewpoint with the possibility of walking directly to the water. There is also a very nice restaurant right on the waterfall.

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3.96 km

Bernabrunnen Fountain (Bundesgasse, Bern)

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Bernabrunnen, Bundesgasse, Bern from 1863
The fountain was erected in 1858 and a statue was added in 1863.
Inner courtyard of the west wing of the Federal Palace, on Bundesgasse

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4.36 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.38 km

606 m

343 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.98 km

1.55 km

683 m

125 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

15°C

7°C

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Comments

April 23, 2025,Jokeretappe: Bummel durch Bern am Jokertag

I wasn't in the mood for hiking today, so I'm having a joker day in Bern...enjoy your photo spree🥾🥾

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July 25, 2021,"Oh Bärn i han di gärn." Wunder-Wandern durch die gemütlichste Stadt der Welt.

See, experience, and fall in love with the cosiest city in the world right away. This is what happens to many who become infected with the proverbial Bärner cosiness in Helvetia's capital. You can feel it on every street corner, in every café under every bridge and in every alley. The hustle and bustle is deprived of the desire to …

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