Hiking

Twannbach Gorge

Stage 1: Magglingen – Twann

Length
- 10 km
Length
Ascents | Descents
- 170 m | 620 m
Ascents | Descents
Duration
- 2 h 40 min
Duration
Technical | Fitness level
- Easy | Easy
Technical | Fitness level

Nº 434 Twannbach Gorge

The hike from Magglingen over the Twannberg ascent and down to Twann is a popular classic. Spectacular views from above, such as the imposing Twannbach river canyon and fairytale lanes of the wine making village Twann make this tour so appealing.

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Good to know

- The gorge is closed until spring 2020.
- Warning: the terrain of the gorge may be very slippery in wet weather.
- Each year maintenance work is undertaken to ensure the footpath remains through the gorge. The funding is partly provided by an entrance fee.
- In Reto's Glas-Atelier (glass factory), visitors will enjoy discovering and observing the work of glassblowers.
- Mr. Blaser offers trekking tours with lamas and donkeys through the Twannbach Gorge.

Prices

Prices per person
Adults
- CHF 2.-
Children
- CHF 1.-

Characteristics

City start
- Magglingen
City end
- Twann
Height Difference
- 170 m
Height Difference Back
- 620 m
Hiking Time
- 2 h 40 min
Hiking Time Back
- 3 h
Technical requirements
- Easy (Hiking Trail)
Physical requirements
- Easy

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Contact

Main contact
- Tourismus Biel Seeland
  Tourisme Bienne Seeland Bahnhofplatz 12 Postfach 1261 2502 Biel/Bienne +41 32 329 84 84 info@biel-seeland.ch biel-seeland.ch