Run and visit Bern, in trailrunning mode? Gurten Hill Run and explore the Gurten hill, which offers magnificent panoramic views of the city, then you'll run across the Chünizberg forest. You'll…

Running in Bern - Nature and hills

Bern, distance: 18.4km

Distance 18.4km, or 23.4km

Elevation difference +560m, or +610m

Direction clockwise

Proposed start Bahnhof Platz

Proposed start

Bahnhof Platz
Like all urbirun routes, you can start wherever you like. Pay attention to the direction of the tour.

Run and visit Bern, in trailrunning mode?

Gurten Hill

Run and explore the Gurten hill, which offers magnificent panoramic views of the city, then you'll run across the Chünizberg forest. You'll also pass through Bümpliz, with its small lake and castle.

Old Town of Bern

And of course you'll discover Bern's Old Town and the banks of the River Aare. A run that combines history architecture, monuments and nature, that will be demanding for your legs but rewarding for your eyes.

Bonus

You can run and visit Bern with our self-audioguided running tour as well, and many other places in Switzerland. Check-it out, and feel free to visit the urbirun .gpx boutique.