Downhill in Bern

The downhill trail is freely accessible every day (the trail is not lit).

If the trail is closed due to prolonged rainfall, we will inform you of this on our website.

• The trail is accessible free of charge.

In the interests of ensuring smooth-running operation, we would ask cyclists to show consideration for other passengers on the Gurten funicular.

• No cycling is permitted on the grounds or in the premises of the Gurten funicular.
• The Gurten funicular staff control the transport of downhill bikes. The instructions of the funicular staff are binding. Owners of downhill bikes are liable for any damage caused.
• In the event of a large number of passengers, in particular on Sundays between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., the funicular staff can limit the transport of downhill bikes.
• Generally speaking, the uppermost passenger section of the panorama cars is reserved for transporting downhill bikes. This is indicated accordingly. Please do not lean against or sit on the equipment in dirty clothes.
• Downhill bikes must be parked in an orderly manner in the waiting room. Please do not carry out any repairs.
• If the downhill bikes or riders are very dirty, particular consideration should be shown to the other passengers. A washing point is available free of charge in the parking garage. Clothes must also be cleaned as well as possible.
• Please refrain from cleaning protective clothing in the restrooms. Use of the restrooms should primarily be reserved for the intended purpose.
• Please do not leave backpacks, bags, drinking bottles, etc. in the premises of the valley station. Backpacks and bags can be left at the ticket counter for a fee. Pieces of luggage will be accepted and returned by the funicular staff.
• Riding in the stairwells of the parking garage is prohibited.
• We recommend that cyclists ride on the busy street back to the valley station very carefully and at a moderate speed.

The owner and operator of the Gurten trails is the association trailnet.ch, which is also responsible for maintenance of the trail. Gurtenbahn Bern AG only provides transport to the start of the trail. Gurtenbahn Bern AG declines all liability for accidents on the trail.