Sports activities
Sports activities on the Gurten
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Closed
The children's ski lift and the toboggan run will remain closed this winter season 2023/24 due to the Gurtenbahn renovation. Sledges and skis can therefore not be hired.
Jogging
Improve your endurance and go jogging on Bern’s local mountain. There are circuits for both beginners and experienced athletes around the Gurten. The wide range of routes includes asphalt roads, gravel paths and single trails. As a jogger, take advantage of the car-free zone on the Gurten.
Once you reach the top, you can quench your thirst free of charge at the fountain in front of the “Ofenhüsi”. Anyone looking for something more than water will find what they are looking for at the Bahnhöfli take-away stand or at the Tapis Rouge self-service restaurant.
Disc golf
Play frisbee according to the rules of golf. Whoever completes the 12-hole course with the fewest throws wins. Enjoy a round of disc golf with family, friends or team colleagues.
Yoga
With a relaxed yoga class and a breathtaking view of the capital, all yoga enthusiasts can start the weekend with us. Following the yoga class, a healthy brunch will be enjoyed on Berne's local mountain.
Downhill trail
Take the Gurten funicular to the top station then hurtle down the two-kilometer downhill trail to Wabern on your bike. With an altitude differential of 270 meters, the trial incorporates the natural obstacles and is suitable for both downhill experts and all-round bikers.
Hiking
There are a number of hiking trails around the Gurten with different levels of difficulty. Climb Bern’s local mountain to an altitude of 858 meters above sea level and enjoy the view over the Bernese Alps.
Closed
The children's ski lift and the toboggan run will remain closed this winter season 2023/24 due to the Gurtenbahn renovation. Sledges and skis can therefore not be hired.
Skiing
The Gurten funicular boasts the smallest and most local ski area in Bern. If there is enough snow on the mountain, the children’s ski lift is open. The Gurten is ideal for anyone taking their first steps on the slopes.
Closed
The children's ski lift and the toboggan run will remain closed this winter season 2023/24 due to the Gurtenbahn renovation. Sledges and skis can therefore not be hired.
Sledding
The sled run is only 17 minutes from Bern central station, making it the most spontaneous sledding excursion in the area. Go sledding on the unlit sled run from the top station to the middle station of the Gurten funicular. If you don’t have your own sled, you can rent a traditional wooden sled at the top station.
Getting here
The easiest way to find us. There are parking spaces right next to the Gurtenbahn funicular valley station.
