We’ve mapped two routes along the Aare, forming a classic European river run. This is a loop headed south of central Berne, as far as the Eichholz state park, with a section returning on the eastern side. Note:(brücke=bridge). Can combine with our adjacent northern Aare loop.
Marzili Pool Complex. Wikimedia Commons
Start on the river near the Nydeggkirche church/Läuferbrunnen fountain. Head south, the first 0.5 km along a road, joining a river road/path through the tony Schwarzes Quartier. Continue along the river path paralleling the Aarstrasse. At 2 km, reach the famous Freibad Marzili, a recreation area with several outdoor pools and an outdoor fitness park with a backdrop of historic buildings. At 2.7 km is the Sportplatz Schönau, a sports complex with fields and an outdoor track (shorter loop: cross pedestrian bridge here). Continue for another 1 km to the Eichholz state park, and turn around, running for 1 km back to the pedestrian bridge (5k mark), crossing to the eastern side. This is the Tierpark/zoo, which has nice paths for running (option: run 1 km south along the river to Elfenau). Run for 1 km north along the eastern side river path, paralleling Dalmaziquai, crossing over the Dalmazibrücke to return to the start.
Longer Run Options: At Eichholz, can run further south along the river path for several km, or around the paths of Tierpark or Elfenau on the eastern side. Can also combine with our northern Aare River Loop.
We’ve mapped two routes along the Aare, forming a classic European river run. This is a loop headed south of central Berne, as far as the Eichholz state park, with a section returning on the eastern side. Note:(brücke=bridge). Can combine with our adjacent northern Aare loop.
Marzili Pool Complex. Wikimedia Commons
Start on the river near the Nydeggkirche church/Läuferbrunnen fountain. Head south, the first 0.5 km along a road, joining a river road/path through the tony Schwarzes Quartier. Continue along the river path paralleling the Aarstrasse. At 2 km, reach the famous Freibad Marzili, a recreation area with several outdoor pools and an outdoor fitness park with a backdrop of historic buildings. At 2.7 km is the Sportplatz Schönau, a sports complex with fields and an outdoor track (shorter loop: cross pedestrian bridge here). Continue for another 1 km to the Eichholz state park, and turn around, running for 1 km back to the pedestrian bridge (5k mark), crossing to the eastern side. This is the Tierpark/zoo, which has nice paths for running (option: run 1 km south along the river to Elfenau). Run for 1 km north along the eastern side river path, paralleling Dalmaziquai, crossing over the Dalmazibrücke to return to the start.
Longer Run Options: At Eichholz, can run further south along the river path for several km, or around the paths of Tierpark or Elfenau on the eastern side. Can also combine with our northern Aare River Loop.
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7.7 km (4.7 miles); Can combine with north loop. Additional add-on options
92m (305 feet)
Near the Nydeggkirche church/Läuferbrunnen fountain
A classic European river run, although this one is especially charming. The 7 km loop, on the dedicated Uferweg on both sides of the river, is quite pastoral, with water views, pretty homes, and mountains in the distance.
A nearly 10k 'runseeing' tour of central Bern, including the Inner City (Old Town), with its main squares and fountains, Weisses Quarter, the affluent Schwarzes Quarter, and the Kirchenfeld (Museum District).
Two, non-overlapping routes: a tour of the Kirchenfeld ('Museum District'), including paths along the river and the Tierpark, and a longer route that includes the Klee Museum grounds, the pastoral Murifeld, and Elfenau Park.
A pleasant run on through a couple of pastoral parks on the eastern side of the Aare, with an option to return along 'Embassy Row'. Elfenau Park is especially pretty, with paths through woods and around fields
A loop around the lovely grounds of the impressive Paul Klee Museum, the large lawns of the adjoining Kleine Allmend Park and Grosse Allmend Park, and ending at the Wankdorf sports complex, which has a great track!
Bremgartenwald is a fantastic spot for a wooded trail run, only 3 km from central Bern. There's a series of marked, color-coded jogging loops from 1.9 km to 17.3 km. Wide paths through the woods with generally good footing.
Fantastic trail running for all abilities on Bern's local mountain, easily reachable by streetcar. Take the funicular to the summit to access 6 marked routes, ranging from a loop around the summit to various ascents/descents.
A lovely spot to run just north of Bern, combining the wooded trails of the Reichenbachwald (Reichenbach Forest) with some paths along the river. A couple of short ferry crossings make it an adventure! Longer options possible.
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Essentials
7.7 km (4.7 miles); Can combine with north loop. Additional add-on options
92m (305 feet)
Near the Nydeggkirche church/Läuferbrunnen fountain
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