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Kleine Schanze Park
Hiking
4.8
(68)
Cycling
5.0
(2)
Mountain biking
5.0
(1)
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November 8, 2025
Hiking
The fortifications, consisting of the Grosse Schanze (Great Fort) and the Kleine Schanze (Little Fort), are part of Bern's last city fortifications in the west of the Old Town, dating from the 17th century. When they no longer served a defensive purpose, they were transformed into parkland in several stages.
The Kleine Schanze, with its adjacent park café, offers the public a climate-adapted and almost barrier-free recreational area in the heart of the city. The park's popularity is being addressed with additional seating and more lawn space.
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Kleine Schanze Park
14
hikers
5.10km
01:21
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
5
hikers
11.0km
03:18
350m
350m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
7
hikers
13.8km
04:00
360m
360m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 610 m
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Monday 27 July
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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h
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