Project · Planning · Digital · Biel

Mapping the existing trail network around Lake Biel

Making forest use visible: mapping documentation to guide mountain bikers around Lake Biel.

Key facts

ClientVast Trails GmbH
RegionLake Biel, Seeland (CH)
Time frame2021
ServicesCartography, GIS analysis, evaluation of Strava data

Project description

Our contribution

Together with vast trails, we created the mapping documentation for the revision of the Seeland-Biel/Bienne regional forest plan. Using Strava data, we also mapped the current use of unofficial trails.

Results and impact

  • Overview map of the trails
  • Parcel map
  • Maps of inventories, protected areas, and hazard zones
  • Non-motorized transport network and heatmap based on Strava data

Bikeplan used GIS to map the existing Lake Biel trail network for us. Their deep understanding of the sport and thoughtful GIS expertise helped us create a valuable foundation for further visitor management.

Severin Schindler, Co-owner of Vast Trails

Our reference projects

Planning the mountain bike network in the canton of Neuchâtel

Black grouse: raising awareness in Zermatt

Guidance without bans: an awareness campaign protects a black grouse habitat above Zermatt.

Coordination office for implementation of the MTB trail network in Bikeregion Pfyn-Finges