Walk along Lake Biel from Erlach to Hagneck

(This post published on November 27. 2023)

March 9, 2014 -- Another beautiful day and perfect for walking. This time we were in the Western part of Switzerland, at Lake Biel. First we checked out the quaint town of Erlach, and then walked about 11 km along the East side of the lake to Hagneck, before heading back home with the train. We had originally planned to walk further, but having started late (at 2 p.m.) and because I find walking parallel to a lake-shore quite tiring, we cut it "short" (almost three hours of pure walking time was enough). 

The church in the main part of Erlach. We started from the bus stop near here at about 2 p.m. 

Those stairs aren't very straight any more!

Heading up the main street to the castle. 

Heading up the main street to the Castle

Castle Courtyard

Looking back down the main street from the Castle

Erlach castle

Looking across Lake Biel from the Castle. The snow-covered mountains at the back are the Jura range near the border with France. 

A look over the roof-tops of Erlach from the castle grounds. 

Old square near the church

Old chapel in the small town of Vinelz

Snack break

This is the first time I have seen orchards with net roofs like my Dad has in Canada

A lovely half-timbered house in Lüscherz

Location of Lake Biel within Switzerland