Into the Gysnauflüe

Burgdorf was first mentioned in 1175 in connection with a deed of gift. The Zähringer founding passed to the Kyburgs after the extinction of this family in 1218. On the website, the following pun is given as an explanation: “Burgdorf is not a village, but a town. However, the castle stands there, it is just called a palace.” Burgdorf is also known as the city of schools, as Johann Heinrich Pestalozzi ran his internationally famous educational institute here. The Bern University of Applied Sciences, formerly the Technikum, is located in Burgdorf. Burgdorf has developed into a regional center and hosts various industrial companies. Since 1729, on the last Monday in June, the Solätte or solemnity is celebrated, a public festival with a school parade. At the starting point of the hike, follow the signpost to Sommerhaus. Soon the Emme is reached. Before the Typosteg, turn right onto the Emme dam. Crossing the Emme via the Wynigebrügg, you reach the hiking trail junction near the Bartholomäus Chapel at the forest edge. Here turn sharply right. The path leads through countless bends to the Gysnauflüe. Later, two routes are available; the Alfred Dür path is recommended. From time to time, you can get a view of the town of Burgdorf. Through a hollow way, you go down to the Waldeggbrügg. Through the Rütschelengasse, the route leads up to Kronenplatz in the old town and past the green area on Oberstadtweg back to Burgdorf station.