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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 Oct 27, 2026
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      Trail Running Stats

      Global Ranking
      #1,528
      State Ranking
      #29
      Trails (view details)
      55
      Trails Mountain Bike
      54
      Trails E-Bike
      53
      Trails Gravel Bike
      24
      Trails Hike
      55
      Trails Trail Running
      55
      Total Distance
      34 miles
      Total Descent Distance
      15 miles
      Total Descent
      4,895 ft
      Total Vertical
      1,240 ft
      Reports
      512
      Completed Counter
      225

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      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

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      Popular Bern Trail Running Trails

      • 45 ★ 4.0 • 2,959 ft • 0 ft • 7 •
      Steinbruch Trail on Ostermundigeberg. some nice rooty sections and a few fast parts. Be aware of slippery passages on the lower part with sand-stone sections in between and some water rills.
      • 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,089 ft • 4 ft • 7 • • hike
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used downhill primary. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 75 ★ 4.0 • 3,950 ft • 10 ft • 4 •
      Teil der längste Singletrail-Kombination im Könizbergwald. Einzelne Wurzelteppiche. Vorsicht: Wird in beide Richtungen befahren und kreuzt diverse Waldwege.
      • 45 ★ 0.0 • 1,677 ft • 0 ft • 4 •
      Short Connector to the hamlet-village of Rüti (belongs to Ostermundigen). Attention, at the end of trail - there's a fence, this is the end of the trail for bikers, further biking on the staircases to the village are prohibited! Please...
      • 80 ★ 0.0 • 1,352 ft • 8 ft • 4 • • hike
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 95 ★ 0.0 • 735 ft • 6 ft • 4 • • hike
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions. On average it takes minutes to complete this trail.
      • 85 ★ 4.7 • 5 miles • 384 ft • 2 •
      Einfache Runde (7,5 km) fast ganz auf Singletrack mit ein paar Sprüngen, Anliegern und vielen Kurven. Der Bremer–Loop im Bremgartenwald ist ein gemeinsames Projekt der Grundeigentümerin, des Sportamtes der Stadt Bern und dem Verein...
      • 45 ★ 2.0 • 1,988 ft • 0 ft • 2 •
      Short, easy and flowy downhill. A true HFR-Raiser if you climb it. Connects from/to Schattsite Trail.

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      FionajwTtdxtrailBikeraser4 umgestürzte Bäume auf dem Trail.
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      Ks5Nr1trailSchosshaldenwald mini-TrailTrail does not exist anymore.
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      Wheeloutrailal'DenteNice trail for mountain unicycling. Different...
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      markusB2trailBremer-LoopIm nördlichen Teil, im Aufstieg bevor man die...
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      babagatrailBremer-LoopTrail ist derzeit in einem super Zustand!
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      Activity Type Stats

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      Mountain Bike5433 miles4,744 ft15 miles1,240 ft
      #2,294#2680519522,687
      E-Bike5333 miles4,701 ft15 miles1,198 ft
      #1,333#6214612,344
      Gravel Bike2417 miles938 ft5 miles679 ft
      #1,443#124498
      Hike5534 miles4,895 ft15 miles1,240 ft
      #2,044#40514479
      Trail Running5534 miles4,895 ft15 miles1,240 ft
      #1,528#295121,000

      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ What are the best places to run in Bern?
      Bern has 3 areas to explore for trail running. The top rated areas are:
      ▼ What are the highest rated trail running trails in Bern?
      The highest rated trail running trails in Bern are: View all trail running trails sorted by rating.
      ▼ Where can I park to run 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 Bremer-Loop at 4.6 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
      ▼ What are the best & highest rated hiking trails in Bern?
      ▼ How many trails are in Bern?
      Bern has a total of 55 trails. Browse top trail running 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 Bremer-Loop with 384 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 Geisme-Lindental with 594 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.
      ▼ What are the steepest trail running trails in Bern?
      The steepest trail running trail in Bern is Tubetränki with an average grade of 4.8%. View all trails sorted by grade.
      ▼ Are the trails open in Bern?
      The overall region status for Bern is Clear / Green. Out of 31 trails:
      • Clear / Green: 26
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 2
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 3
      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.
      ▼ Are there any trail running guiding or tour operators in Bern?
      Yes, there are trail running guiding and tour operators in Bern: Browse all guiding and tour operators in Bern.
      ▼ What are the most popular trail running trails in Bern?
      ▼ What are the best beginner trail run trails in Bern?
      The best beginner trail running trails in Bern are: View all beginner trail running trails in Bern.
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