ViaBerna
The ViaBerna is an attractive long-distance hiking path in the Swiss Canton of Bern. With its 20 panoramic stages, the ViaBerna runs from Bellelay in the Bernese Jura through the Mittelland to the Susten Pass in the Bernese Oberland. This 300-kilometre hiking trail gently leads hikers across the Jura enchanting alpine grasslands, mysterious moorland, wild valleys, narrow canyons and astonishing flood plains, while the high-altitude trails offer unforgettable awe-inspiring views over the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau mountains.

ViaBerna - Stage 01 Bellelay - Tramelan
Bellelay is the starting point of the ViaBerna. From this small place with a well-known name, you can enjoy the beauty of the Jura along moorlands, forests, and pastures, and discover old stories. The destination of the first stage is Tramelan. /

ViaBerna - Stage 02 Tramelan - St-Imier
From the Mountain of the Wind to the Mountain of the Sun: This high-altitude hike leads over the Montagne du Droit and connects the wind power plant on Mont Crosin with the solar power plant on Mont Soleil. As a bonus, there are beautiful views of the Chasseral and the French part of the Jura.

ViaBerna - Stage 03 St-Imier - Nods
This hike leads along a mountain path through the wild forest gorge La Combe Grède and up to the Chasseral, where a breathtaking panorama awaits. / Attention: The Combe Grède is not passable until May 17!

ViaBerna - Stage 04 Nods - Magglingen
Mont Sujet is the intermediate destination of this scenic hike along the ridge south of the Chasseral. The route is characterized by pasture and forest landscapes with extensive flower meadows.

ViaBerna - Stage 05 Magglingen - Biel/Bienne
The Jura is known for its scenic ridges. But there is another way. This hike starts at the "End of the World" and leads through the wild Taubenloch Gorge directly into the city of Biel.

ViaBerna - Stage 06 Biel - Aarberg
Mysterious witnesses from long past times can be discovered on this hike just as much as untouched river landscapes. At the destination, the charming town of Aarberg awaits.

ViaBerna - Stage 07 Aarberg - Frauenkappelen
The varied riverside hike runs along the Aare River. Along the way are wild floodplain landscapes, the charming confluence of the Saane, the decommissioned Mühleberg nuclear power plant, and the popular Wohlensee.

ViaBerna - Stage 08 Frauenkappelen - Bern
The entertaining hike leads along pleasant riverside paths from Wohlensee to the Bear Park in the heart of the capital Bern. There are numerous sights to admire along the way.

ViaBerna - Stage 09 Bern - Münsingen
The refreshing hike leads out of the capital Bern and along beautiful river landscapes to Münsingen in the Aare valley. The official ViaBerna route of this stage ends at the outdoor swimming pool in Münsingen. The section from the swimming pool to Münsingen train station can be walked or taken by bus.

ViaBerna - stage 10 Münsingen - Thun
The magnificent riverside hike leads through one of the most beautiful river landscapes in Switzerland and offers views of the Bernese Alps. At the destination awaits Thun, the town on the Aare and the lake, the gateway to the Bernese Oberland.

ViaBerna - Stage 11 Thun - Aeschi
The varied hike runs along excellent lakeside paths by Lake Thun and leads over scenic heights to the beautiful bay of Spiez and on to Aeschi.

ViaBerna - stage 12 Aeschi - Saxeten
A unique river landscape, rich mountain flora, spraying water, and steep ascents and descents on historic paths are offered by the mountain hike from the Suldtal over the Renggli Pass to the mountain village of Saxeten.

ViaBerna - Stage 13 Saxeten - Isenfluh
After an ascent over flowery alpine meadows, the mountain hike leads through mountainous landscapes and to magnificent viewpoints in the Jungfrau region. Warning: We recommend hiking this stage starting from July!

ViaBerna - Stage 14 Isenfluh - Schynige Platte
From the mountain village of Isenfluh, the route goes down into the valley and then up on the other side to Schynige Platte. At the destination of the varied hike, a flowery alpine garden and an exclusive mountain panorama await.

ViaBerna - Stage 15 Schynige Platte - First (king stage)
Breathtaking views and impressive mountain landscapes are offered by the unique high-altitude hike from Schynige Platte to First above Grindelwald.

ViaBerna - Stage 16 First - Rosenlaui
An impressive mountain world with mighty climbing peaks, glaciers, mountain streams, and alpine flowers can be experienced on the hike from Grindelwald First over the Grosse Scheidegg into the Reichenbach Valley.

ViaBerna - stage 17 Rosenlaui - Hasliberg
The hike runs past mighty mountain slopes and over lovely meadows from the Rychenbach valley to Hasliberg. Along the way, you can experience the power of the glacier water and the story of Sherlock Holmes.

ViaBerna - Stage 18 Hasliberg - Engstlenalp
After the ascent from the sunny terrace Hasliberg to the Planplatten, the route continues along a cross-border high path via the Balmeregghorn and the Tannalp to the idyllic Engstlensee.

ViaBerna - Stage 19 Engstlenalp - Gadmen
From the enchanting Engstlenalp, the scenic high-altitude route leads over the Sätteli into the Gadmertal and to Gadmen. Along the way, you encounter rugged rocks, which are called "Hasli Dolomites" because of their appearance. Caution: We recommend hiking this stage only from July onwards!

ViaBerna - Stage 20 Gadmen - Susten Pass
In the final stage of the ViaBerna, the route climbs once again, from the mountain village of Gadmen to the Susten Pass. Along the way, you can hike the old pass road and immerse yourself ever deeper in the pristine mountain landscape.