Niesenbänkli – Aare Lock (Aareschleuse), Thun loop from Thun

Mountain biking trails

Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Verwaltungsregion Oberland

Niesenbänkli – Aare Lock (Aareschleuse), Thun loop from Thun

Hard

4.4

(55)

308

riders

Niesenbänkli – Aare Lock (Aareschleuse), Thun loop from Thun

02:51

30.7km

920m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.3 km for 73 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.2 km

Niesenbänkli

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Above the Fog

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15.8 km

View of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps

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Wonderful view of Lake Thun and the Niesen mountain.

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19.0 km

View of Lake Thun and the Bernese Alps

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Fantastic view over Lake Thun

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23.3 km

Multenegg

Mountain Pass

26.3 km

Start of Goldiwheel Trail – Geissentaler Section

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Goldiwheeltrail has a lot to offer.

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27.3 km

Prag Jumps – Goldiwil Jump Line

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Great trail, unfortunately the hiking trails for the ascent are marked with general driving bans

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27.8 km

GoldiWheel Trail – UHU & Ried Section

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Trail is well maintained, is always worth a ride.

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29.4 km

View of Thun Castle from Bächimatt

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Cycle and footpath over the Brahmsquai from Bächimatt to Thun (8-ung pace often many pedestrians)

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30.2 km

Scherzlig Lock (Covered Wooden Bridge)

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I think Thun is a must for everyone for whom history in connection with a unique natural backdrop is elementary. Here you fall in love!

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30.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

10.7 km

5.76 km

2.10 km

1.04 km

338 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

8.29 km

7.27 km

2.66 km

613 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,370 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

14°C

7°C

29 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

June 12, 2022,Steffisburg-Blueme-Oberhofen-Goldiwil- Goldiweehltrail-Rabenfluhtrail-Steffisburg

From Steffisburg it's pleasant on asphalt roads up towards Heiligenschwendi and from there on forest roads to the observation tower on the Blueme. The last piece has to be tackled by pushing and carrying! This is where the long descent to Oberhofen begins on very beautiful trails. Flowy at first, then overgrown, rougher again, past beautiful rock formations and finally …

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June 12, 2022,BLUEME-Oberhofen Goldiwheel- Rabenfluh-Trail

The Bluem is a popular 1391m high vantage point in the Thun region. Our starting point is Steffisburg, from where you can tackle most of the ascent on asphalt roads. The last section is on forest roads and for the dessert of the ascent you can push or carry the bike. But these 200m over the steep root path are …

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April 8, 2025,Blueme über St‘Burg & Goldiwheeler

A sensational tour with quite a bit of elevation gain. There are two sections that must be observed and are marked as pictures: either a steep climb or a challenging descent (hiking trail and steep).

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