Gurten Trail
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.
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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.
Tip from the author
The view of the Bernese Alps is impressive. Definitely pause briefly.
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Getting there
- Public Transport
By Tram 9 from Bern station: 9 minutes By S-Bahn no. 3/31 from Bern station to Wabern station near Bern: 9 minutes
- Privat Transport
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: