Magglingenbahn ticket from Biel

About this activity

A ride on the Magglingenbahn offers a short and convenient link between Biel and Magglingen. The destination provides easy access to nature with a beautiful panoramic view.

Hours

Not specified
Price from

16 CHF
City

Biel
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Description

The funicular runs from Biel/Bienne up to the Magglingen mountain station. The journey lasts about 10 minutes. During the ride you get views of the Weissenstein, the Alpine range, and Lake Murten.

When you arrive in Magglingen, you can visit the Federal Office of Sport's viewing terrace. The mountain station is also the starting point for various hikes in the surrounding area.

Lower station: Biel/Bienne at about 435 m a.s.l.
Mountain station: Magglingen/Macolin at about 873 m a.s.l.

Meeting point

Valley station Magglingenbahn, 2502 Biel or mountain station Hauptstrasse 241, 2533 Magglingen

Highlights

Admire the view of Weissenstein and the Alps stretching to Lake Morat.
Enjoy the view from the terrace of the Federal Office of Sport overlooking Lake Biel.
Explore a variety of hiking trails starting from Magglingen.
Take the easy ride for a relaxed uphill and downhill trip.
Feel nature up close on a short ascent into the heights.

Important information

Check the timetables on the travel day via the SBB website or app
The valley station will be rebuilt by the end of 2025. Expect restrictions (wheelchair, stroller).

Includes

Funicular ticket

Hiking options

Magglingen - Twannberg - Twannbachschlucht-Twann

Length: approx. 10 km
Elevation gain: approx. 102 m ↑, 545 m ↓
Time: approx. 2:45 hours
Difficulty: easy
The hike initially follows the old Kurhausweg and through the Nidau Forest. After a dense conifer forest you reach Twannberg. From here it goes over cobblestones (an old cart road) that can become slippery when wet. The increasingly narrow Twannbach Gorge is damp and partly secured. A staircase leads steeply down to Twann at the exit.

Magglingen - Adventure Trail - Restaurant End der Welt

Elevation gain: approx. 86 m↑,
Time: approx. 30 min
Difficulty: easy
The adventure trail starts at the Magglingenbahn mountain station and is a pram-friendly footpath. It crosses the grounds of the Federal Office of Sport (BASPO). The path shares interesting facts about the world of sport. It showcases well-known personalities and their athletic achievements. Not least, the path invites you to participate in various movement tasks, a competition, and exciting sports puzzles.
Free parking is right in front of the station building. Please note that during renovations at the valley station until around the end of 2025 the parking spaces in front of the building may not be available.
Alternative parking options are available at Parkhaus Museen nearby. It is located on the Rüschlistrasse and is about a one-minute walk from the valley station.

Traveling with a wheelchair or stroller

The funicular itself is fully wheelchair accessible. The cars have space for wheelchairs and prams.
The valley station will be renovated to be accessible by the end of 2025. Until then it won't be accessible.
At the mountain station there is a wheelchair-accessible toilet.
From the Magglingen mountain station, a short, paved path leads directly to the restaurant.

Traveling with a dog

Dogs under 30 cm at the shoulder travel free of charge in a container (e.g., basket or bag).
Larger dogs or without a container require a ticket at half the price of a regular fare.
They must be kept on a leash for the entire journey. In some cases, a muzzle is required.