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Twannbach Gorge
Stage 1: Magglingen – Twann
© SwitzerlandMobility
- Length
Length
- 10 km
- Ascents | Descents
Ascents | Descents
- 170 m | 620 m
- Duration
Duration
- 2 h 40
- Technical | Fitness level
Technical | Fitness level
- Easy | Easy
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.
Good to know
Good to know
- Timber work is taking place around Magglingen until the end of May 2021, which is why the hiking trail is being diverted. Please follow the signs on site.
- 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
Prices per person
Adults
- CHF 2.-
Children
- CHF 1.-
Characteristics
Characteristics
City start
- Magglingen
City end
- Twann
Height Difference
- 170 m
Height Difference Back
- 620 m
Hiking Time
- 2 h 40
Hiking Time Back
- 3 h 0
Technical requirements
- Easy (Hiking Trail)
Physical requirements
- Easy
Links & PDFs
Links & PDFs
Related Routes
Related Routes
Contact
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