"This tour with fabulous views begins less than two kilometres (1¼ miles) outside Biel/Bienne. The first obligatory photo stop will be reached after just a few hundred metres: a unique view with St. Peter’s Island as its centrepiece. The deep blue waters of Lake Biel are a constant companion from now on. In Twann/Douanne, the second attractive motif is waiting to be photographed. The picturesque and rambling alleyways create a homely atmosphere. It is just the same in Ligerz, whose famous church is probably the most popular photo stop. The tour ends in the historic town of La Neuveville – or Neuenstadt, as the German-speaking people of Berne call it. The old town is well worth seeing and an inviting place to stay."
René
Info
Route: Biel/Bienne - Twann - Ligerz - La Neuveville or vice versa
Duration of section: 3 hrs 10 min.
Distance: 15 km (9 miles)
Gradient: 50 m
Access: from Biel/Bienne station, take bus no. 11 (“Rebenweg/Chemin des vignes” stop). For the return journey, it is possible to take the boat or train from each village on the northern shore of Lake Biel.
Difficulty
This hike is regarded as easy. It is also accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Good to know
Tourism Biel Seeland
Bahnhofplatz 12
2501 Biel/Bienne
T. +41 (0) 32 329 84 84
www.biel-seeland.ch
