Bärenpfad
An out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland.
- 1.3 mi
- round trip
- 3,706 ft
- climb
- 6,298 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Bärenpfad is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Bern, Switzerland. It runs between about 4,120 ft and 6,300 ft above sea level, with roughly 760 ft of climbing one way. It is alpine hiking on rough, exposed ground where you may need your hands for balance; it is for experienced hikers. The nearest town is Beatenberg, about 1.5 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Niederhorn, Burgfeldstand and Flöschhorn. For camping, Camping Wang and Manor Farm are within about 6 miles. There are 5 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Bärenpfad for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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