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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Bern
Nidau
Biel/Bienne

Port Lock – Aare Canal loop from Biel/Bienne

Routes
Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Bern
Nidau
Biel/Bienne

Port Lock – Aare Canal loop from Biel/Bienne

Easy

5.0

(1)

45

riders

Port Lock – Aare Canal loop from Biel/Bienne

01:16

25.3km

90m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.63 km

Moosbrüggli

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Here you can cross the Aare by bike in a relaxed manner and without cars. All other bridges in the area are heavily used.

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2

3.09 km

Interesting for people who have never seen how a lock works. Here you can see it up close. Above the lock you can cross the Aare.

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3

3.14 km

Port Lock

Highlight • Structure

If you come from Lake Biel and follow the Nidau-Büren-Canal, you head for the "Port" weir after 2 km. The entrance to the lock is on the right in the direction of flow.

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4

4.31 km

Restored area for waterfowl

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At this point there is an area of land that is reserved exclusively for waterfowl. The section of the renatured Aare is also a flood retention basin. At the same …

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5

11.5 km

Old Aare near Meienriedseeli

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A beautiful nature area. A bit crowded in summer and there are people who bathe in the pools. Unbelievable but happened several times.

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6

13.3 km

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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7

16.5 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 …

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22.6 km

Heidenstein Längholz

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The Heidenstein is the largest erratic block in the entire forest area and area. A popular climbing place for children ... and mostly their fathers too ...

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25.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

8.34 km

3.91 km

2.03 km

142 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

6.07 km

4.54 km

3.84 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (420 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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