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Twann-Tüscherz

Rock overhang in the Twannbach Gorge – Twannbach Gorge Waterfalls loop from Twann

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Hiking trails & Routes
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Bern
Nidau
Biel/Bienne
Twann-Tüscherz

Rock overhang in the Twannbach Gorge – Twannbach Gorge Waterfalls loop from Twann

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4.8

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165

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Rock overhang in the Twannbach Gorge – Twannbach Gorge Waterfalls loop from Twann

03:02

9.34km

400m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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46 m

Twann/Douanne

Highlight • Settlement

On the left bank of Lake Biel lies the historic winegrowing village of Twann. Viticulture has been practiced here since the 12th century, and fishing since the Neolithic period.

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777 m

Pilgrims' Trail section Ligerz–Twann

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Wonderful narrow path that leads through the middle of the vineyards. Interestingly enough, he is much less committed compared to the road leading up the road.

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6.48 km

Twannbach Gorge

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A protected forest area. Usually a small waterfall flows here.

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7.38 km

Twannbach Gorge

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A magnificent trail winds through a bucolic landscape along the gorge. Numerous walkways and galleries carved into the cliffs offer breathtaking views of waterfalls and pools.

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7.63 km

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8.01 km

Twannbach Gorge Waterfalls

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pretty here, very pretty

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8.36 km

pretty here, very pretty

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8.62 km

The Twannbach Gorge is one of the most beautiful in this region. The inspection costs CHF 2.00 and the proceeds are used to maintain the paths and protect this unique gorge.

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9.34 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.59 km

2.93 km

1.24 km

981 m

599 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

1.91 km

1.54 km

1.13 km

531 m

428 m

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Thursday 6 August

30°C

18°C

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Comments

August 13, 2024,Sommer 2024 - Twannbachschlucht über das Glasatelier - Prèles - Twann
At 31°C, the Twannbach Gorge is a great place to go! Mostly through the forest and along the Twannbach, where you can cool your hot feet. A visit to the glass workshop is a must. Delicious iced tea and ice cream - homemade!

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Gorges always have a certain charm, but today at 31 degrees they are probably the best, as you mostly walk in the forest and the stream promises some cooling, at least for hot feet.
A pristine gorge, very worthwhile.
The highlights of the tour:
- Bat cave
- Glassblowing workshop with mineral collection and café
- Grape oaks, reportedly more …

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A short hike is still possible even on a rainy day, so we went to Twann and hiked the Twannbach Gorge ↗️. There were hardly any visitors that day, but it was very loud due to the roar of the water rushing into the valley.
From the small village of Préles, continue ↘️ through vineyards to Ligerz. From there on …

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Sometimes on foot (with Nadja and friend Simon as well as Fraule) - with the Vinifuni up to Prêles, then from top to bottom through the Twannbach Gorge. In the bistro directly on the lake (Ligerz) then cozy and well catered for ...

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