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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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      Hike Stats

      Global Ranking
      #1,946
      State Ranking
      #38
      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
      457
      Completed Counter
      22

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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 Hiking Trails

      5 4.0 2,959 ft 0 ft 1
      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.
      5 0.0 1,677 ft 0 ft 1
      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...
      100 0.0 1,352 ft 8 ft 1 hike
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
      100 0.0 735 ft 6 ft 1 hike
      Popular green difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
      5 4.7 5 miles 384 ft
      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...
      5 3.8 1 mile 33 ft
      Flowy Cross Country Trail inbetween the Denteberg FSR and the main road. Some rooty sections, and some deep mudspots, but all in all easy/beginner level ride. You can ride the trail in both directions, so be aware of your counterpart....
      5 4.0 3,950 ft 10 ft
      Teil der längste Singletrail-Kombination im Könizbergwald. Einzelne Wurzelteppiche. Vorsicht: Wird in beide Richtungen befahren und kreuzt diverse Waldwege.
      5 2.8 2,116 ft 24 ft
      Kurzer Downhill-Singletrack auf der Westseite des Könizberg. Der Mittelteil des ursprünglichen Trails (Köniz bis Bern West) wurde von der Forst-Gemeinde aufgehoben und ist nichtmehr befahrbar. Der West und Ost Teil dieses Trails...

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      markusB2trailBremer-LoopIm nördlichen Teil, im Aufstieg bevor man die...
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      Activity Type Stats

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      Mountain Bike5433 miles4,744 ft15 miles1,240 ft
      #2,240#2679462522,281
      E-Bike5333 miles4,701 ft15 miles1,198 ft
      #1,232#5714062,284
      Gravel Bike2417 miles938 ft5 miles679 ft
      #1,443#123475
      Hike5534 miles4,895 ft15 miles1,240 ft
      #1,946#38457470
      Trail Running5534 miles4,895 ft15 miles1,240 ft
      #1,465#27455951

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are the best places to hike in Bern?
      Bern has 3 areas to explore for hiking. The top rated areas are:
      What are the highest rated hiking trails in Bern?
      The highest rated hiking trails in Bern are: View all hiking trails sorted by rating.
      Where can I park to hike 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 trail running trails in Bern?
      How many trails are in Bern?
      Bern has a total of 55 trails. Browse top hiking 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 hiking trails in Bern?
      The steepest hiking 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: 27
      • Minor Issue / Yellow: 1
      • Significant Issue / Amber: 3
      View the full trail status page for the latest updates.
      What are the trail conditions in Bern?
      Based on trail reports from the past week in Bern:
      • Dry: 1 trail
      Check the Bern trail status page for the most current conditions and recent trail reports.
      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 hiking trails in Bern?
      What are the best beginner hike trails in Bern?
      The best beginner hiking trails in Bern are: View all beginner hiking trails in Bern.
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