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| The northern shore of Lake Biel is intensively used for winegrowing, and a walk along the Vine Path from Biel to La Neuveville offers a wide-ranging insight into winegrowers' work in this region, with Lake Biel and St. Peter's Island in view. |
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Start
Bus stop "Rebenweg", Biel
Departure
Station in La Neuveville
Requirements
Condition: easy
Technique: easy
Difference of the altitude: 50 m
Durationt: 3 hours and 10 minutes
Equipment
Good shoes
Season
From January to December
Map of the Region Biel/Bienne - Seeland |
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Lake Biel and St. Peter's Island in view
This tour, which starts barely two kilometres outside of Biel, offers a host of panoramic views. The first compulsory photo stop is just a couple of hundred metres along the route where a unique prospect spreads before you, featuring St. Peter's Island centre-stage. The deep blue waters of Lake Biel will be your constant companion from now on.
The winegrowing villages of Twann and Ligerz
The second attractive subject is waiting for you to snap at Twann, where picturesque winding alleyways create a cosy ambience. The picture is the same in Ligerz, where the famous church provides what is probably the most popular photo stop.
Over the linguistic border
The tour ends at historic La Neuveville, or Neuenstadt as the German-speakers of Bern call it. The old town is well worth seeing, and you are sure to be tempted to linger awhile; the lakeside promenade is one of the loveliest on Lake Biel.
Pilgrims' Way
After the Twannbach, the most beautiful stage of this hike begins at Kleintwann: the Pilgrims' Way, past dry stone walls and vineyards. It finishes at the ancient church in Ligerz, with an incomparable panoramic view. A steep climb leads to the hamlet of Schernelz. You should not miss the panorama of Lake Biel and St. Peter's Island.
Description of the route
- Km 0: from Biel rail station, take bus no. 11 to the bus stop "Rebenweg". From the bus stop, follow the hiking path towards La Neuveville (lower path).
- Km 7: at Chrosweg above Twann, walk on towards La Neuveville.
- Km 9: at Ligerz church, head for the village. In Ligerz, follow the hiking path to La Neuveville again.
- Km 14: in La Neuveville, follow the hiking path towards the rail station. Trains leave La Neuveville regularly to take you back to Biel and boats also depart regularly from La Neuveville to Biel in the summer months.
Source: www.drei-seen-land.ch
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