Hike /Schweiz Mobil
ViaBerna
BellelaySustenpass
- Distance
- 305.0 km
- Duration
- –
- Ascent
- 13700 m
- Descent
- 12400 m
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Fitness
- Hard
- Route type
- One way
01/ Overview
The route
The Via Berna presents a cross-section of the diverse canton of Bern. From the gentle hills on the edge of the Franches-Montagnes, it crosses the highest Jura fold. Along the Aare to Lake Thun, across several Alpine passes and on mountain trails with incredible views, you can reach Susten Pass in 20 stages.
A long-distance hike of around 305 kilometres begins at the Bellelay, Le Domaine bus stop. The trail leads across open Jura heights and through stretches of woodland to Mont Sujet, descends to Lake Biel and continues through the Mittelland. The Alte Aare, Niederried reservoir and Wohlensee provide tranquil interludes before the route reaches the Bremgartenwald and Bern.
From there, the Aare remains a companion for long stretches. Passing through Thun, the hike leads directly to the shore of Lake Thun and on to Spiez. Beyond Aeschi, the character changes markedly: the mountainous section of the route begins at the Rengglipass, at just under 1'900 m. Narrower mountain trails wind through open pastures and rocky terrain, passing the Suls-Lobhornhütte.
The highlight follows in the Bernese Oberland. Near the Faulhorn, the route reaches its highest point at around 2'600 m, with the Bachalpsee lying directly beside the trail a little farther on. Beyond the Grosse Scheidegg, mountain trails, meadows and woodland continue to alternate. From Gadmen, the trail climbs to the Sustenpass, where the Susten Passhöhe bus stop lies close to the destination.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
WKW Brügg
From 10 Feb 2025 – Until 27 Nov 2026
Suldtal
From 1 Jan 2026 – Until 30 Nov 2026
Infolge Unwetterschäden ist der Wanderweg nicht begehbar.
Hasliberg Gummen
From 1 May 2026 – Until 31 Dec 2026
Orvin: La Bragarde-Le Jorat
From 7 Sept 2026 – Until 27 Nov 2026
Aufgrund umgestürzter Bäume ist der Wanderweg derzeit nicht begehbar.
Biel : Taubenlochschlucht
From 19 Oct 2026 – Until 26 Feb 2027
Unterhaltsarbeiten an der Autobahn, Wanderweg begehbar jeweils ab Freitag 17:00 Uhr bis Montag 07:00
Villeret-Chasseral : Combe Grède
From 24 Oct 2026 – Until 17 May 2027
Der Wanderweg durch die Combe Grède ist von Ende Oktober bis zum 11. Mai gesperrt. Während der Wintersaison wird die Sicherheitsinfrastruktur (Geländer und Handläufe) teilweise abgebaut.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
Or from
Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
Much less snow than usual for this time of year
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
