RoutesBike touring routes & trailsSwitzerlandEspace MittellandBernNidauBiel/BienneLengnau (BE)
Aare Canal – View of Büren an der Aare loop from Lengnau BE
RoutesBike touring routes & trailsSwitzerlandEspace MittellandBernNidauBiel/BienneLengnau (BE)
Aare Canal – View of Büren an der Aare loop from Lengnau BE
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Aare Canal – View of Büren an der Aare loop from Lengnau BE
01:45
29.3km
90m
Cycling
Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 27, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 11.9 km for 123 m
Waypoints
A
Start point
Train Station
1
13.2 km
Schüss Waterfall in Biel/Bienne
Highlight • Waterfall
The source of the Schüss is above the hamlet of Le Cerf at the top of the Vallon de Saint-Imier, one of the longitudinal valleys of the folded Jura at 966 m above sea level. The Schüss follows the valley in a northeasterly and later easterly direction to Reuchenette.
Schüss near Reuchenette, around 1867
Here the Schüss breaks through to the south in a classic Jura gorge. Shortly before it emerges into the Mittelland, it forms the Taubenlochschlucht. The hiking trail through the gorge has had to be closed several times due to the risk of rockfalls.
The Schüss then flows through Biel/Bienne, where its hydropower was used intensively in the age of industrialization. In Biel the Schüss divides into two natural and one artificial branch. The southern branch – the Madretschschüss – flows directly into the Zihl, the northern branch – the Bielschüss – first passes under the old town, then joins the artificially created Schüss canal and finally flows into Lake Biel at an altitude of 429 m above sea level.
Schüss near Reuchenette, around 1867
Here the Schüss breaks through to the south in a classic Jura gorge. Shortly before it emerges into the Mittelland, it forms the Taubenlochschlucht. The hiking trail through the gorge has had to be closed several times due to the risk of rockfalls.
The Schüss then flows through Biel/Bienne, where its hydropower was used intensively in the age of industrialization. In Biel the Schüss divides into two natural and one artificial branch. The southern branch – the Madretschschüss – flows directly into the Zihl, the northern branch – the Bielschüss – first passes under the old town, then joins the artificially created Schüss canal and finally flows into Lake Biel at an altitude of 429 m above sea level.
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2
13.7 km
SWATCH Headquarters
Highlight • Monument
After almost five years of construction, Swatch inaugurated its new headquarters in Biel in October 2019 - one of the world's largest wooden structures designed by the Japanese star architect Shigeru Ban. This building, which heralds a new chapter in the brand's history, challenges current conventions, just like the watches that are made here.
The winner of the Pritzker Prize 2014 Shigeru Ban, born in Tokyo in 1957, is known for its filigree structures and unconventional methods as well as for its significant contribution to innovation and humanity in architecture. The Swatch Group worked with the architect for the first time at the Nicolas G. Hayek Center in Tokyo, which opened in 2007. In 2011, his design for the new Swatch headquarters, the new Omega factory and the Cité du Temps won the Swatch Group architectural competition. Shigeru Ban was particularly convincing with its original and at the same time pragmatic concept and the ability to reflect the spirit of the brand in each of these buildings. He also took the existing buildings and the surrounding area into account and included them in the project.
The building
The shimmering, curved silhouette of the new Swatch building extends over a total length of 240 meters and a width of 35 meters. At its highest point, the facade measures 27 meters. The unusual design breaks with the conventions of classic office building architecture and blends harmoniously into the urban environment. The shape of the building awakens the imagination - like a work of art, the interpretation is in the eye of the beholder.
The arched facade with an area of over 11,000 m2 gently rises towards the entrance and transition to the Cité du Temps. Outside and inside, different leitmotifs run through the architecture of the building with curved shapes, colors and transparency as well as the unusual use of classic materials and building elements.
The winner of the Pritzker Prize 2014 Shigeru Ban, born in Tokyo in 1957, is known for its filigree structures and unconventional methods as well as for its significant contribution to innovation and humanity in architecture. The Swatch Group worked with the architect for the first time at the Nicolas G. Hayek Center in Tokyo, which opened in 2007. In 2011, his design for the new Swatch headquarters, the new Omega factory and the Cité du Temps won the Swatch Group architectural competition. Shigeru Ban was particularly convincing with its original and at the same time pragmatic concept and the ability to reflect the spirit of the brand in each of these buildings. He also took the existing buildings and the surrounding area into account and included them in the project.
The building
The shimmering, curved silhouette of the new Swatch building extends over a total length of 240 meters and a width of 35 meters. At its highest point, the facade measures 27 meters. The unusual design breaks with the conventions of classic office building architecture and blends harmoniously into the urban environment. The shape of the building awakens the imagination - like a work of art, the interpretation is in the eye of the beholder.
The arched facade with an area of over 11,000 m2 gently rises towards the entrance and transition to the Cité du Temps. Outside and inside, different leitmotifs run through the architecture of the building with curved shapes, colors and transparency as well as the unusual use of classic materials and building elements.
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3
14.1 km
Schüss-Park
Highlight • Natural
The official bike trails lead through the beautiful Schüss Park, which offers plenty of opportunities to play and linger.
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4
19.9 km
Aare Canal
Highlight • River
Cycling along the Aare Canal in Orpund is a peaceful and scenic experience, perfect for a leisurely stroll. The path follows the gentle curves of the canal, surrounded by lush vegetation and peaceful views of the water, making it a perfect escape from the busier roads.
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5
23.4 km
Covered Wooden Bridge of Büren an der Aare
Highlight • Bridge
Büren an der Aare is located - as the name suggests - on the river Aare. Büren was founded in the 12th century by the Barons of Strassberg.
Only a few medieval settlements have been able to preserve their historical appearance as intact over the centuries as Büren an der Aare. There is a lot to see, including fascinating handicrafts in various studios and, of course, the famous wooden bridge.
Only a few medieval settlements have been able to preserve their historical appearance as intact over the centuries as Büren an der Aare. There is a lot to see, including fascinating handicrafts in various studios and, of course, the famous wooden bridge.
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6
23.6 km
Old Town of Büren an der Aare
Highlight • Historical Site
The oldest parts of the Reformed Church in Büren a.A. date back to the 12th century (choir). Its last comprehensive renovation took place in 2006. The church offers the visitor some very remarkable treasures.
Source and more: kirche-bueren.ch/kirche_bueren
Source and more: kirche-bueren.ch/kirche_bueren
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7
23.9 km
Historic wooden bridge, Büren on the Aare
Highlight • Bridge
A wooden bridge has been connecting historic Büren with the district of Reiben north of the Aare since the 13th century. Since then, the wooden structure has been destroyed eight times by floods, ice or fire. [4] For example by the Bernese troops when the French invaded in 1798. It was rebuilt in 1821. [5]
In the course of the Jurassic conflict, Büren, as the capital of the then still existing administrative district of Büren, was the scene several times. In November 1987, alleged Béliers carried out an arson attack on the wooden bridge, which however failed.
Another arson attack led to the complete destruction of the bridge on April 5, 1989. Shortly after 4 a.m., the historic river crossing was in full fire. In order to delay the fire brigade, strangers glued the locks in the fire brigade magazine with glue. 150 emergency services from Büren and the surrounding communities fought the full fire, but were ultimately only able to save the soil structure, so that at least a footbridge could be built over the destroyed bridge shortly after the fire. The arsonists were never caught, but due to the similarity to the attack in 1987, they are most likely also to be assigned to the Béliers. In 1991 the new building, the ninth bridge, was opened to traffic
Source: Wikipedia
In the course of the Jurassic conflict, Büren, as the capital of the then still existing administrative district of Büren, was the scene several times. In November 1987, alleged Béliers carried out an arson attack on the wooden bridge, which however failed.
Another arson attack led to the complete destruction of the bridge on April 5, 1989. Shortly after 4 a.m., the historic river crossing was in full fire. In order to delay the fire brigade, strangers glued the locks in the fire brigade magazine with glue. 150 emergency services from Büren and the surrounding communities fought the full fire, but were ultimately only able to save the soil structure, so that at least a footbridge could be built over the destroyed bridge shortly after the fire. The arsonists were never caught, but due to the similarity to the attack in 1987, they are most likely also to be assigned to the Béliers. In 1991 the new building, the ninth bridge, was opened to traffic
Source: Wikipedia
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8
24.0 km
View of Büren an der Aare
Highlight • Viewpoint
The historic town of Büren an der Aare is located on the banks of the Aare between Biel and Solothurn.
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B
29.3 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
9.02 km
8.94 km
5.96 km
4.97 km
259 m
205 m
Surfaces
17.9 km
7.87 km
2.08 km
952 m
506 m
< 100 m
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