Canoeing
Bielersee Kanu
Erlach–Biel (Nidau)
Bielersee Kanu
Erlach–Biel (Nidau)
Paddle alongside the captivating St. Petersinsel in the footsteps of Rousseau, passing charming vineyards and swaying reed beds. Romantic harbours tempt you to take a rest.
Cut gentle waves in the calm lake with your boat. As captain, you decide on your course and speed. Your own muscle power is the only thing pulling you across the smooth waters. The Bielersee lake, nestling picturesquely at the foot of the Jura, offers peace and quiet and views extending to the Bernese Alps.
The lake crossing begins in the medieval town of Erlach. First along the St. Petersinsel, which has captivated so many visitors. Jean Jacques Rousseau stayed here for a short time and his enthusiasm for the island made it famous throughout Europe. He wrote «I have stayed at many lovely places; but nowhere have I felt so truly happy as on St. Petersinsel in the middle of the Bielersee».
As you continue along the Bielersee’s eastern shore, you glide gently past extensive reed beds. Small harbours occasionally appear, offering the chance to take refreshments and tank up on energy. You pull your boat ashore in your destination of Biel, tired but not without pride.
The lake crossing begins in the medieval town of Erlach. First along the St. Petersinsel, which has captivated so many visitors. Jean Jacques Rousseau stayed here for a short time and his enthusiasm for the island made it famous throughout Europe. He wrote «I have stayed at many lovely places; but nowhere have I felt so truly happy as on St. Petersinsel in the middle of the Bielersee».
As you continue along the Bielersee’s eastern shore, you glide gently past extensive reed beds. Small harbours occasionally appear, offering the chance to take refreshments and tank up on energy. You pull your boat ashore in your destination of Biel, tired but not without pride.
Paddle alongside the captivating St. Petersinsel in the footsteps of Rousseau, passing charming vineyards and swaying reed beds. Romantic harbours tempt you to take a rest.
Cut gentle waves in the calm lake with your boat. As captain, you decide on your course and speed. Your own muscle power is the only thing pulling you across the smooth waters. The Bielersee lake, nestling picturesquely at the foot of the Jura, offers peace and quiet and views extending to the Bernese Alps.
The lake crossing begins in the medieval town of Erlach. First along the St. Petersinsel, which has captivated so many visitors. Jean Jacques Rousseau stayed here for a short time and his enthusiasm for the island made it famous throughout Europe. He wrote «I have stayed at many lovely places; but nowhere have I felt so truly happy as on St. Petersinsel in the middle of the Bielersee».
As you continue along the Bielersee’s eastern shore, you glide gently past extensive reed beds. Small harbours occasionally appear, offering the chance to take refreshments and tank up on energy. You pull your boat ashore in your destination of Biel, tired but not without pride.
The lake crossing begins in the medieval town of Erlach. First along the St. Petersinsel, which has captivated so many visitors. Jean Jacques Rousseau stayed here for a short time and his enthusiasm for the island made it famous throughout Europe. He wrote «I have stayed at many lovely places; but nowhere have I felt so truly happy as on St. Petersinsel in the middle of the Bielersee».
As you continue along the Bielersee’s eastern shore, you glide gently past extensive reed beds. Small harbours occasionally appear, offering the chance to take refreshments and tank up on energy. You pull your boat ashore in your destination of Biel, tired but not without pride.
Length | Number of stages
13 km
| 1 Stage
Grade | Fitness level
easy
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
801
Transfer Bielersee
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Erlach, Post–Nidau via Lüscherz, Bahnhof
Erlach, Post–Nidau via Lüscherz, Bahnhof
or
Nidau–Erlach, Post via Lüscherz, Bahnhof
Nidau–Erlach, Post via Lüscherz, Bahnhof
Reason: access to route.
SBB Timetable
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Boat entrance point Erlach
PDFBoat exit point Erlach
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825
Boat Connection Bielersee
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Erlach (Schiff)–Biel/Bienne (Schiff/bateau)
Erlach (Schiff)–Biel/Bienne (Schiff/bateau)
or
Biel/Bienne (Schiff/bateau)–Erlach (Schiff)
Biel/Bienne (Schiff/bateau)–Erlach (Schiff)
Reason: access to route.
SBB Timetable
Boat entrance point Sutz-Lattrigen
PDFBoat entrance point Biel (Nidau)
PDFBoat exit point Biel (Nidau)
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Protected area
Around Petersinsel and in the Mörigenbucht. Cantonal nature reserve with moorland, wetlands and migratory bird reserve of national importance. Landing only permitted at official landing places (harbours). Keep distance of 150 m from the shore around the entire Petersinsel (note yellow buoys). In the remaining area (Möriger Bucht and Gals), keep minimum distance of 25 m from shore vegetation.
At Hagneck delta and Lüscherz lake strands. Cantonal nature reserve, wetlands and waterbird and migratory bird reserve of national importance (over-wintering and breeding ground). Keep distance of 150 m from the shore throughout the year in both bays before and after Hagneck delta. The gravel islands off the shore may not be accessed. At present utilization planning is in progress for this area. Distances to be maintained are marked with yellow buoys.
At Hagneck delta and Lüscherz lake strands. Cantonal nature reserve, wetlands and waterbird and migratory bird reserve of national importance (over-wintering and breeding ground). Keep distance of 150 m from the shore throughout the year in both bays before and after Hagneck delta. The gravel islands off the shore may not be accessed. At present utilization planning is in progress for this area. Distances to be maintained are marked with yellow buoys.
