Spotguide Thun
There are few places in Switzerland with such a strong mountain bike scene as Thun. And this is no coincidence. The town is surrounded by numerous worthwhile mountain bike destinations. It is the gateway to the Bernese Oberland with excellent transport links to the Alpine destinations. Lake Thun (including views of the Jungfrau region) and the old town on the River Aare provide the basis for great après-biking.
The most extraordinary bike park in Europe has also developed in Thun: The Bikepark Thunersee comprises numerous trails around the lake. Some with mountain railway transport, others with bus connections and others based on muscle power. The classic is the Goldiwheel Trail just outside the town of Thun.
With the nearby Wiriehorn, Thun also has good downhill infrastructure. The small but beautiful bike park in Diemtigtal has hosted several national downhill races - and has done so for decades.
Bucket list
Tour up the Niesen with a fantastic view over the whole region
Après-bike in the pretty old town of Thun with its trendy bars on the banks of the Aare
In sight: the Blüemlisalphütte. The intensive bike tour with overnight stay in a hut is a highlight
Trails of the Bikepark Thunersee: a great trail portfolio spread throughout the region
Best season
Getting there
Thun has excellent rail connections and is located on the Bern-Interlaken and Bern-Brig lines and has direct connections from Zurich, Basel, Lucerne and, of course, Bern. Bike transport is easily possible on these trains. Thanks to its good public transport connections, Thun is also ideal for day trips.
Thun is easily accessible by car via the highway from Bern. From the Lucerne region, you can either travel via Interlaken over the Brünig Pass or through the Entlebuch and Emmental regions.
Inspirations
Trail Map
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Ride tours
Shuttles & Bike parks
Thun does not have any glamorous mountain railroads with corresponding bike parks. Instead, there are numerous smaller cable cars and bus connections throughout the Lake Thun region. This is also how the Bikepark Thunersee is positioned: a variety of decentralized trail offers spread throughout the region. Many of the region's classic excursion lifts (Niesen, Niederhorn, Stockhorn) do not transport bikes.
Mountain railways & shuttles
Bike parks
Hotels
Bike shops
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