Chilly mountains in the south and warm lakes in the north
Fribourg is a «crazy» region, a topsy-turvy world. Chilly mountains in the south and warm lakes in the north. Furthermore two languages and three different holiday destinations within smallest space.
Heidi-feeling and modernity mixes at the foothills of the alps. For example in Gruyerès, where a medieval castle complex meets a futuristic museum of the Alien creator H.R. Giger or in Broc, where the Cailler chocolate factory with it´s widespreading smell is located. A must-see for every chocolate enthusiast.
From the medieval Murten along the Schiffenensee (Lake Schiffenen) and across contemplative, gently waved landscapes, to the gothic houses of Fribourg. The old town of Fribourg in the Üechtland is regarded as one of the most beautiful, medieval architectonic testimonials of europe. Thanks to more then 200 gothic facades from the 15. century it has maintained it´s medieval charm until today. Ever since the billingual city keeps the exchange of cultures alive.
Lovely is the landscape, man-made the lake: Lac de la Gruyère (Lake Gruyère), land of the «Crème de la Gruyère» (Cream Gruyère) and of the black-white specked cows. On the hill it stands, the castle-town Gruyères with it´s busy touristic hustle and bustle.
From Gruyères along the Seen-Route (lake route) to the small town of Bulle. Then up and down over panoramic hilltops and past rippling brooks through the Fribourg hills. Shady woodland along this rural route to medieval Romont provides variety.
After Romont, the route offers a wealth of impressions and touches both the foothills of the Alps and the Three Lakes Region with the historic towns of Avenches and Murten.
On this round trip you will discover the historic town of Murten and the pretty winegrowing villages in Vully. Ideal for those interested in history, but also for bathers, sun worshippers and lovers of good wine and regional products. Individual departure after return to Murten.
approx. 30 km
380 m
380 m
Day
7
Departure or extension
Tour character
The round trip through the Fribourgerland stretches from the flat three-lake-land into the alp´s foothills of Gruyères. But the waters of the Schiffenensee (Lake Schiffenen) and Greyerzersee (Lake Gruyère) ensure that the cycle stages are mostly flat and easy-going, so you can enjoy the tour without greater effort.
Find more information about Fribourg here. Find more information about Murten here.
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overnight stays in the selected category incl. breakfast
Daily luggage transfers
Costs for luggage pick-up at the station
Subsidy for arrival by train
Entrance to Gruyères Castle and Maison Cailler Broc
Carefully elaborated route
Travel documents (1 x per room) incl. SwitzerlandMobility Plus subscription
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Note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Reservation fee of CHF 15 per adult (incl. legally required customer money protection)
Information
Arrival/Parking/Departure:
Arrival by public transport to Murten. For direct arrival: Suitcases must be handed in at the luggage counter by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
Departure by public transport from Murten.
Parking at Murten railway station, multi-storey car parks in the vicinity; cost of station car park CHF 8.- per day (parking day tickets also available at the railway counter), no reservations possible, payable on site.
Travel Documents
Travel documents "digital”
In future we will reduce the amount of printed documents. You will receive instructions to help you find your way around using the SwitzerlandMobility app. We will provide you with further information online. In advance you will receive a small package of documents with the following contents:
On the way, you can easily find your way with the SwitzerlandMobility app and other freely accessible aids. Background information and all other documents are delivered electronically and can be downloaded to your mobile phone in advance.
Let us know if you don't want to do without maps. We will send them to you free of charge.