Person rides down the Gurtentrail and lies in a steep curve
Two mountain bikers ride a Gurtentrail, one jumps over a ramp
Three mountain bikers ride down a Gurtentrail, one jumps
Mountain bikers ride down the Gurtentrail with a view of the city of Bern

Mountainbike Trail in Bern

Whizzing down Bern's local mountain

The trail for mountainbiker

The Gurtenbahn cable car takes you to the start of the bike trail in comfort. Since the early 2000s, mountain bikers have enjoyed this attractive, city-close trail, which offers great fun and is of medium difficulty (red). In spring 2025, the 2.4 km trail with a 240 m descent was completely rebuilt, extending it by around 700 m.
The GurtenTrail 2.0 is a progressive flow trail with around 40 jumps, numerous bends and many other creative trail features. All obstacles on the main line can be rolled over. At the end of the trail, on the third floor of the car park, there is a bike wash that is available to all mountain bikers free of charge.

Check before departure

  • I have a valid Gurten funicular ticket for myself and my bike
  • My bike and I are clean
  • I will ride safely and show consideration for other guests on the Gurten and at the valley station

all year round daily, 07.00–21.30

The trail can be used free of charge.

Gurtenbahn tickets    
Day ticket Children up to 15.99 years old Adults aged 16 and over
Day ticket CHF 20.00 CHF 39.00
4-hour ticket CHF 15.00 CHF 29.00
2-hour ticket CHF 10.00 CHF 19.00
only valid for bikes
Single bike ticket Wabern-Gurten Kulm CHF 3.50
Car wash on parking deck 3 Free of charge

In the interests of smooth operation, we ask cyclists to be considerate of other Gurtenbahn passengers and visitors to the Gurten.

  • Cycling is not permitted on the Gurten funicular premises or on the footpaths and meadows on the Gurten.
  • Gurten funicular employees are responsible for transporting mountain bikes. Their instructions must be followed. Mountain bike owners are liable for any damage caused.
  • During periods of high passenger volume, especially on Sundays between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., the transport of mountain bikes may be restricted.
  • Cyclists should use the separate entrance on the far right. The separate compartments in the panorama car are pre-reserved.
    A car wash is available for free in the parking garage. The car wash can only be used at temperatures above 0 degrees Celsius.
  • Please do not leave backpacks in the bike entrance. Lockers are available for free use in the parking garage – please bring your own padlock.
    Riding on stairs in the parking garage and in the stations is prohibited.
  • Please walk at walking pace for the last few meters after the trail to the valley station.

The Gurten Trail is owned and operated by the association trailnet.ch and is also maintained by trailnet.ch. Gurtenbahn Bern AG merely provides transport to the start of the trail. Gurtenbahn Bern AG and Gurten Park accept no liability for accidents on the trail.

The Gurtentrail and its features

Map of the Gurtentrail with all obstacle names