An arrow with a yellow signpost indicates the Gurten circular trail

Hiking in Bern

Hiking trails around the Gurten

Hiking tips in the region

Hiking fans and walkers are spoiled for choice with the different trails on the car-free Gurten. The hiking trails are signposted by the Berner Wanderwege association. The Gurten stands 316 meters above Bern with its highest point, the Ostsignal, some 858 meters above sea level.

The hiking and walking trails presented here are suitable for different needs. Most trails have an easy level of difficulty and can be done with children. Only the descent through the Grüenebodewald (route no. 3) is reserved for experienced hikers and is only suitable in dry weather.

The hiking map can be downloaded here or picked up for free at the valley and top stations of the Gurten funicular, in the Gurten Kulm building or at the tourist information office at Bern central station.

Hiking map

No. 1 Gurten circular trail | Gurten funicular top station
3.2 km | Level of difficulty: easy
Walking time: 1 hour

No. 2 Sommerfrische (summer retreat) | Top station-Blinzern
5.8 km | Level of difficulty: medium
Walking time: 1 hour 30 minutes

No. 3 Gurten tour | Gurten funicular top station-valley station
7.4 km | Level of difficulty: demanding
Walking time: 2 hours 10 minutes

No. 4 Gurten classic | Gurten funicular top station-valley station
3.8 km | Level of difficulty: easy
Walking time: 1 hour

No. 5 Winterzauber (winter magic) | Gurten funicular top station-valley station
5.8 km | Level of difficulty: easy
Walking time: 1 hour 30 minutes

No. 6 Alpenblick (Alpine view) | Top station-Kehrsatz station
4.4 km | Level of difficulty: medium
Walking time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Hiking map

Smartrail – the riddle trail for families. Solve the riddles of the miniature railway train driver, Mia, and be rewarded with a surprise gift when you reach your destination. The Smartrail was implemented in cooperation with BLS and leads from Kehrsatz to the Gurten.

More about the Smartrail