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Hiking and Biking

Promenade Ferroviaire

Promenade Ferroviaire

Discover a once-in-a-century construction in a few hours

These walks in Frutigen, which are aimed at families, technophiles and schools, show on four circular routes how the operation of the once-in-a-century construction of the NRLA is guaranteed day by day.

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BLS Railway Discovery Trail

BLS Railway Discovery Trail

Experience the Lötschberg mountain route at close quarters

Keen hikers who would like to learn more about rail travel, the Lötschberg mountain line and the Kandertal valley will discover an opportunity to combine education and pleasure.

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Lötschberg South Ramp

Lötschberg South Ramp

A classic mountain trail

High above the Rhone valley, on the sunny side, a unique world lies waiting to be discovered by the hiker. A climate ranging from Alpine to Mediterranean shapes the nature, the population and their culture in many different ways

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Lötschental High-Altitude Trail

The legendary high-altitude trail in the Lötschental

The legendary high-altitude trail in the Lötschental

Experience the magical Lötschental high-altitude trail and find yourself enchanted by the region’s myths and legends.

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Cultural Trail Ausserberg - St.German - Raron

Cultural Trail Ausserberg - St.German - Raron

Discover historic paths

This route is of importance in terms of cultural history. In past centuries before the valley was drained and the upper Rhone river was tamed, this was the only way to travel through the Rhone valley.

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Pass Walks on the Lötschberg

Pass Walks on the Lötschberg

Cross historic Alpine passes on foot

Walk in the footsteps of history, for instance across the Lötschen Pass into the primeval Lötschental, across the Gemmi Pass to the well-known spa of Leukerbad, or across the impressive Bunderchrinde Pass to Adelboden.

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Wellness in Leukerbad

Wellness in Leukerbad

Indulge in the thermal baths (28°C to 43°C) and varied wellness programme available at the Burgerbad Therme and Lindner Alpentherme in Leukerbad (elevation: 1411 m). Enjoy the invigorating thermal spa water in the heart of an imposing mountain setting.

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Walking highlights on Elsigenalp, Frutigen

Elsigenalp

Mountain trails with splendid views

Elsigenalp is an unforgettable nature paradise with wonderful blossoming plants. There are well signposted paths for hikers and walkers.

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Fun on Lake Brienz

Lake Brienz

All aboard for a trip around Lake Brienz.

Take a boat ride across the lake’s stunning waters, passing by wild and romantic landscapes and quaint villages.

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Niesen – the pyramid on Lake Thun

Niesen

The mountain with a fantastic panoramic view

Enjoy the cosy atmosphere, the culinary delights and the fantastic panoramic view of the surrounding mountainscape on the Niesen.

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Stockhorn – mountains and lakes

Ausblick vom Stockhorn

A wealth of discoveries above Lake Thun

In need of rest and recreation? Then come here to recharge your batteries. Enjoy the tranquillity of nature and take your mind off everyday routine as you admire the fantastic mountain backdrop.

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Simmental Building Trail

Simmentaler Hausweg

A journey through the local history of architecture

Proud farmhouses, rock-solid barns and scary wooden bridges: the trail from Boltigen to Wimmis is lined with masterful examples of the carpenter's art and craft.

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Willisau  -  experience nature and culture

Willisau

Willisau is more than just its famous ring-shaped biscuits

The old town in the centre of Willisau. The square in the generously dimensioned main street, the Hauptgasse with the three heptagonal wells, the two town gates and the municipal hall invite you to discover things and stay for a while.

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Panoramic Twannberg tour

Twannberg

Fantastic tour in the country of the Three Lakes

Popular walk through the delightful landscape along the ridge of the chain of lakes, followed by a descent by cable car down through the most beautiful vineyards to the vintners’ village of Ligerz and then return journey to Biel by boat.

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Lötschberg cycling tour

Lötschberger Velotour

From Kandersteg to Lake Thun by bike

This wonderful bike tour starts in Kandersteg amid huge mountains and takes you alongside the foaming waters of the Kander river on regional cycle path No. 64 all the way to Lake Thun.

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Murten bicycle/e-bike tour

Murten

Fantastic tour of the three lakes.

The Three Lakes tour gives you a good opportunity to experience this region’s huge diversity, including the vastness of the Grosses Moos plain, the natural lake shores, the fascinating river landscapes and historic towns such as Murten and Erlach.

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E-Bike Lötschental

Bernaqua – Erlebnisbad & Spa

Discover the beauty of the magical Lötschental valley by E-bike

Enjoy an almost effortless 3-hour tour through impressive natural landscapes.

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The «Heart Route»: Willisau – Hasle-Rüegsau

Herzroute Willisau–Hasle-Rüegsau

Across the hills on an electric bicycle

A ride through the foothills of the Alps on a “Flyer” e-bike is a special experience! From Willisau, the 55km long route leads over hills with panoramic views of the Alps on small and secluded roads through shady woods and pretty villages to Hasle-Rüegsau.

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E-Bike Biosphere Reserve Entlebuch

E-Bike Biosphäre Entlebuch

Ride the prettiest routes through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Entlebuch with a broad smile on your face! Experience the unique natural and cultural landscape of Switzerland’s first nature park on two wheels.

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Trotti-bike fun on the Niederhorn

Trotti-bike fun on the Niederhorn

Winding roads high above Lake Thun

Get your excursion off to a good start with a boat trip on Lake Thun. Above Lake Thun, the Niederhorn awaits you with unspoilt flora and fauna, a fantastic view over the famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau triumvirate and lots of Trotti-bike fun.

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Ahornalp – Huttwil on foot or by scooter

Ahornalp – Huttwil on foot or by scooter

New walking and scooter shuttle

The Ahornalp is an ideal point of departure for a day’s walk to Lüderenalp or the Napf. On a well signposted route, you will be able to enjoy a speedy descent on side roads to Huttwil.

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A superlative mountain trail

Hiking-bus Emmental

Magnificent mountain panorama from the Alps to the Jura

Superb views of the Alps, the Jura and the Midlands will accompany you along the entire trail. The varied route will lead you past traditional Alpine pastures and cosy mountain restaurants.

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Emmental-Entlebuch mountain trail

Mettlenalp

From the steep Emmental valleys to the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch

This mountain trail is an optical interplay of nature: sometimes you can see the wild gorges and steep valleys of the Napf area, sometimes the lovely Entlebuch main valley and high above it the Bernese Alps.

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360° panorama above the fir tree tops.

Emmental

Doing anything special on Sunday?

On the Chuderhüsi with its restaurant and viewing tower, this hike can be combined with a snack and an impressive view: framed by the craggy rocks of Schrattenflue, Schibengütsch und Hohgant, the well-known little historic Würzbrunnen church of 1495 is the main attraction.

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Mountain trail across the Churzenberg

Emmental

Splendid views

A magnificent mountain trail along the long ridge of the Churzenberg, past unique vantage points, a viewing tower and a well-frequented inn. The trail ends in an impressive village.

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Heiligenlandhubel: a view of hills and Alps

Emmental

A magnificent hill trail

The Heiligenlandhubel is considered to be the hill with the most sweeping views in the Lower Emmental. The Emmental Show Dairy can be found among the gently rolling hills of the Emmental. In this dairy, you can watch the cheesemakers process milk into cheese several times a day.

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