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Büren on the Aare – Häftli Observation Tower loop from Büren an der Aare

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Büren on the Aare – Häftli Observation Tower loop from Büren an der Aare

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Büren on the Aare – Häftli Observation Tower loop from Büren an der Aare

03:18

13.0km

30m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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382 m

Old Town and Wooden Covered Bridge of Büren an der Aare

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Charming little old town with cobblestone streets.

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389 m

Büren on the Aare

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Walk from Büren an der Aare (Historic Old Town) along the old Aarelauf (nature reserve) back to Büren an der Aare

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1.06 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over the Aare

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Calm and peaceful, the Alte Aare rejoins its new course.
A wonderful place, a beautiful bridge to walk across, suspended over the water. Beautiful.

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5.47 km

Picnic and Swimming Area Häf tli near Büren

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A beautifully equipped picnic area with table and benches, barbecue area, information board and one of the few direct accesses to the Alte Aare. The rest area was built by the apprentices of Pilatuswerke Stans.

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9.43 km

Häftli Observation Tower

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The observation tower Häftli is located in the nature reserve Häftli at the old Aare in the municipality Büren.
The wooden tower is 10.5 meters high. 36 steps lead to …

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12.8 km

Covered Wooden Bridge of Büren an der Aare

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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 …

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13.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.10 km

1.99 km

1.47 km

1.24 km

199 m

Surfaces

8.34 km

2.73 km

1.17 km

702 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

23°C

6°C

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Büren on the Aare – Häftli Observation Tower loop from Büren an der Aare

Old Town and Wooden Covered Bridge of Büren an der Aare

Büren on the Aare

Pedestrian Bridge Over the Aare

Picnic and Swimming Area Häf tli near Büren

Häftli Observation Tower

Covered Wooden Bridge of Büren an der Aare

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