Go for a Run in Bern

Bern’s best jogging routes

Jogging through Bern – a must for fitness freaks! These routes take joggers through and around Europe’s second-greenest capital.

Through the UNESCO-listed Old City, past the famous landmarks, along the calm Aare river or up the local mountain: Bern has a lot to offer to runners. What makes going for a run in this city even better: the next fountain with fresh drinking water is always just a few steps away!

City-Run Bern

Combine culture and exercising: the two City Run jogging routes (4 and 7 kilometres) take you through Bern’s Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and past numerous of its famous landmarks.

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Aare-Run

Experience urban nature: along the Aare river to Bern Animal Park, Dählhölzli and the BearPark, or further still – you can choose whether you want to go for the shorter or the longer Aare Run (5 to 16 kilometres).

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Grand Prix of Bern

Discover Bern on 16 kilometres (10 miles): the course of the Grand Prix of Bern is not just a great preparation for the race, it’s also the perfect combination of exercise and sightseeing!

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Gurten Trail

A pretty forest trail (5.7 kilometres, 318 metres of altitude) leads to the top of Bern’s local mountain, the Gurten, where stunning panoramic views of the Alps await.

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Bremer Loop

Surrounded by trees: Bremgarten forest in the North of the city has different jogging and Nordic walking routes ranging from 1.9 to 17.3 kilometres.

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BärnParcours Altenberg

Outdoor workout: improve your stamina, strength, and flexibility on this 4.2-kilometre jogging route with exercise stations.

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Laufträff

If you don’t like running alone, you can join one of Bern’s various running groups. They train several times a week in different places and are always happy to welcome new faces.

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