Hiking
Island Trail - nature and culture
Erlach – St. Petersinsel
Island Trail
Island Trail
- LengthLength
- 6 km
- Ascents | DescentsAscents | Descents
- 35 m | 35 m
- DurationDuration
- 2 h 0
- Technical | Fitness levelTechnical | Fitness level
- Family friendly | Very easy
An informative trail on the history and nature of Île Saint-Pierre, enhanced with digital content via QR codes.
Île Saint-Pierre and its Chemin des Païens are a nature reserve and a protected area for waterfowl and migratory birds of national importance. As well as its diverse natural environment, the region also boasts a rich cultural history. The 6km-long and accessible to people with reduced mobility ‘island trail’ features 11 interactive stations presenting the fauna, flora and cultural history of Île Saint-Pierre and the surrounding area. This themed trail, which is accessible all year round, is available in German and French and is aimed at a wide audience, from the age of 6 upwards.
Good to know
Good to know
- The project was carried out by the Société simple du chemin de l'île Saint-Pierre, which comprises the Burgergemeinde Bern, the Office for Agriculture and Nature of the Canton of Bern (Nature Promotion Division), Tourisme Bienne Seeland, the municipalities of Douanne-Daucher and Cerlier and Bielersee Tourismus TLT. Funding was provided by the New Regional Policy and a number of generous sponsors.
- The ‘island trail’ can be explored in any order, with each station dealing with a separate, independent theme.
- Starting points, with welcome signs, are located at the beginning of the Chemin des Païens in Cerlier, as well as near the north and south landing stages on Île Saint-Pierre.
- At each station, a QR code provides access to audio content on the island's nature and culture.
Characteristics
Characteristics
- City start
- Erlach
City end- St. Petersinsel
Height Difference- 35 m
Height Difference Back- 35 m
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