Cycling in the idyllic Swiss Mittelland – Alter Bernerweg

.The Alter Bernerweg (Old Bernese Path) leads you through the beautiful nature of the Swiss Mittelland, a plateau nestled between the Jura Mountains and the Swiss Alps. Lush pastures and colourful fields stretch into the distances as you pass impressive rivers, idyllic lakes, and deep, silent forests. Along the way, you enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over this beautiful landscape that extend as far as the Alps.

The Alter Benerweg cycle route winds its way for 175 kilometres (109 miles) through the area which would once have been the peasant lands of the Bernese Lords. In this Collection, I present four stages of the cycle path from the town of Estavayer-le-Lac on Lake Neuchâtel to the small town of Baden on the River Limmat. The stages take you through the hilly region, averaging 44 kilometres (27 miles) per day. At the end of each stage, there is a good range of accommodation as well as a train station, making it easy to reach the start and end of the Tour.

In addition to beautiful scenery and unspoilt nature, the Alter Bernerweg offers a wealth of culture and history. In the historic towns of Estavayer-le-Lac, Payerne, Laupen, Bern, Aarwangen, Aarburg, Lenzburg and Baden, you will be enchanted by fairytale castles and palaces as well as old churches and ruins. A bike trip through the Swiss Mittelland is a journey through wonderful landscapes that are alive with culture and history.