Run and visit Bern Old Town, river and bears How not to seduced by the Swiss capital, nestled in the meanders of the Aar. The Federal Palace, clinging to the cliff, and in the heart of a very extensive…

Running in Bern - Highlights

Bern, distance: 12km

Distance 12km / 7.4mi (7.7km/4.8mi)

Elevation difference high (200m)

Rotation clockwise

Park / pedestrian 7.5km/4.65 (ca 63%)

Urban constraints low

Proposed start Train Station Square

Public transports Most trams and bus / Bern Bahnhof Station

Proposed start

Train Station Square
Like all urbirun routes, you can start wherever you like. Pay attention to the direction of the tour.

Run and visit Bern

Old Town, river and bears

How not to seduced by the Swiss capital, nestled in the meanders of the Aar. The Federal Palace, clinging to the cliff, and in the heart of a very extensive Old Town whose facades have not changed since the Middle Ages. We will guide you to enjoy the best views, run on peaceful paths along the Aar River, wave to bears, and enjoy nature in a forest almost in the heart of the city. Everything a runner can dream of comes together in one route. An unforgettable run.

*Alternative route :

shorter tour without Dählhölzli Forest and part of the Aar River Banks. You'll be able to select between different distances during your run.
NB : if you are unsure, check your position on the map and the track.

Bonus

Visit the urbirun .gpx boutique for other sightrunning routes in Switzerland, and for a "trail-running" route around the Swiss capital.

Download the audio tour GPX file (Bern 11.9km) GPX file (Bern short tour - 7.7km) GPX file (Bern "trail running" - 18.4km or 23.4km) Running in Bern? we had a crush (view blog)

Find all Urbirun routes in GPX format in the Urbirun GPX boutique!