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      The city of Bern or Berne (German: Bern, pronounced [bɛrn] ( listen); French: Berne [bɛʁn]; Italian: Berna [ˈbɛrna]; Romansh: Berna [ˈbɛrnə]; Berndeutsch/Bärndütsch (Bernese German): Bärn [b̥æːrn]) is the Bundesstadt (federal city, de facto capital) of Switzerland, and, with a population of 137,980 (end of 2013), is the fourth most populous city in Switzerland. The Bern agglomeration, which includes 36 municipalities, has a population of 328,616 in 2000. The metropolitan area had a population of 660,000 in 2000.[6] Bern is also the capital of the Canton of Bern, the second most populous of Switzerland's cantons.

      The official language of Bern is (the Swiss variety of Standard) German, but the main spoken language is the Alemannic Swiss German dialect called Bernese German.

      In 1983 the historic old town in the centre of Bern became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Bern is ranked among the world’s top ten cities for the best quality of life (2010).
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      Region Status
      Open as of Aug 14, 2026
      Local Trail Association

      Gravel Bike Stats

      Global Ranking
      #1,443
      State Ranking
      #12
      Trails (view details)
      24
      Trails Mountain Bike
      54
      Trails E-Bike
      53
      Trails Gravel Bike
      24
      Trails Hike
      55
      Trails Trail Running
      55
      Total Distance
      17 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      5 miles
      Total Descent
      938 ft
      Total Vertical
      679 ft
      Reports
      3
      Completed Counter
      57

      Articles

      Video: Claudio Caluori Introduces Pump Track BMXers to Alpine Enduro
      Oct 15, 2019 from pinkbike.com
      Eddy Clerté and Tommy Zula take a ride with Claudio Caluori to prepare for the Pump Track World Finals in Bern

      Popular Bern Gravel Biking Trails

      • 60 ★ 0.0 • 1,089 ft • 4 ft • 1 • • hike
      Moderately popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary.
      • 5 ★ 0.0 • 1,352 ft • 8 ft • • hike
      Less popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.

      Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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      Videos of Bern

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
      Mountain Bike5433 miles4,744 ft15 miles1,240 ft
      #2,255#2680466522,437
      E-Bike5333 miles4,701 ft15 miles1,198 ft
      #1,269#5814102,305
      Gravel Bike2417 miles938 ft5 miles679 ft
      #1,443#123481
      Hike5534 miles4,895 ft15 miles1,240 ft
      #1,986#39461476
      Trail Running5534 miles4,895 ft15 miles1,240 ft
      #1,490#27459968

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to ride in Bern?
      Bern has 3 areas to explore for gravel biking. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated gravel biking trails in Bern?
      The highest rated gravel biking trails in Bern are: View all gravel biking trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to ride in Bern?
      There are 1 parking locations listed in Bern. The most popular parking spots are:
      ▼ What is the longest trail in Bern?
      The longest trail in Bern is Brüggbode at 1,352 ft. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bern?
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated trail running trails in Bern?
      ▼ How many trails are in Bern?
      Bern has a total of 55 trails. Of those, 24 are designated for gravel biking. Browse top gravel biking trails in Bern to find detailed information including difficulty ratings, distances, and trail conditions.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation gain in Bern?
      The trail with the most elevation gain in Bern is Brüggbode with 8 ft of elevation gain. View all trails sorted by elevation gain.
      ▼ Which trail has the most elevation descent in Bern?
      The trail with the most elevation descent in Bern is Pleasant ARA Fragrance with 164 ft of elevation descent. View all trails sorted by elevation descent.
      ▼ What activities are most popular in Bern?
      Bern supports the following activities: Mountain Biking, E-Biking, Hiking, Trail Running.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Bern?
      Out of 1 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 1
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      ▼ What is the highest summit in Bern?
      The highest summit in Bern is Bütschelegg at 3,422 ft elevation.
      ▼ Are there local clubs or events in Bern?
      There are 1 local clubs or associations listed in the Bern directory. Browse the local directory for details.
      ▼ What are the most popular gravel biking trails in Bern?
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