Floating Down the Aare River: Our Three Favorite Routes
Jump in the Aare! After all, a summer day in the capital wouldn’t be perfect without a plunge in their favorite river. We’ll tell you what you need to plan for and where floating down the Aare is a particularly rewarding experience.
Aare River Path (Uferweg): North - Great Runs
We’ve mapped two routes — this one is a 7 km loop headed north from city center, using both sides of the river (there’s an extra ~1 km or so on the western side). It’s particularly charming, with wonderful views of the water, and historic buildings on both sides of the river.
Aare Route - Switzerland Tourism
Oct 21, 2024 · The Aare Route follows the river from the small glacier lake on the Grimselpass until it joins the Rhine. After a racy stretch down the pass road, it passes the Aareschlucht (gorge) and deep lakes on the way to the Mittelland region.
Aare - Switzerland Tourism
In Bern, the river forms the renowned “Aare loop” around the Bernese old town. While the old original course of the Aare – today only a tranquil rivulet – flowed past the right side of Lake Biel, the channelled river course flows into Lake Biel.
Aare Route - Switzerland Tourism
After a short ascent, you reach the Aare Gorge. It is fascinating to see how the river over thousands of years cut a 1,400-metre-long and up to 200-metre-deep gorge through the Kirchet rock formation (accessible April to October). The thrilling stage finally ends at Meiringen.
Aare - Wikipedia
River swimming in the Aare is popular in Bern, and the river is sometimes full of bathers on summer days. The river soon changes its northwesterly flow for a due westerly direction, but after receiving the Saane or La Sarine it turns north until it nears Aarberg.
Aare Riverbanks: Bern - Muri bei Bern - AllTrails
Enjoy this 7.0-mile loop trail near Bern, Bern. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 44 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and running, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring.
Aare River Path: South - Great Runs
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.
The Ultimate Aare Rafting Guide - Bern Welcome
Summer in Bern is when locals indulge in their favorite pastime: rafting down the Aare. The Ultimate Aare Rafting Guide provides helpful information and fun facts that will be of use to newbies and experienced rafters alike. Read on for more about how to enjoy all the Aare has to offer this summer!
Aare Walk Brugg, Aargau, Switzerland - 26 Reviews, Map - AllTrails
Try this 4.8-mile loop trail near Brugg, Aargau. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 42 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.