First highlight of this walk are the sparkling waters of lake “Schwarzsee”. This is an unspoilt and scarcely populated area – no wonder that tales and legends of giants and dragons take place in the surroundings of this lake. Your walk leads you through the wild scenery of the gorge of river Jaun towards the lovely village of Gruyères.
Arrival to Schwarzsee
Schwarzsee – Jaun
From charming Schwarzsee to Breccaschlund and into the jagged limestone landscape of the Greyerzer Alps, over the relatively low Euschelspass, carved out by glaciers, to Jaun, the only German-speaking village in the Gruyère region.
Jaun – Gruyères
A valley hike alongside the babbling Jaunbach crossing the language boundary to Charmey, following Lac de Montsalvens, with its many coves, to the dam and the spectacular Jaun-Schlucht gorge down to Broc and the famous Gruyère Castle. After a visit of the chocolate production in Maison Cailler you continue to the famous village of Gruyères.
Gruyères – Les Paccots
With the mighty Moléson in view and the town of Gruyère left behind, you climb to the middle cableway station at Plan Francey. Then hike along the north-west flank of the Moléson and descend to the richly-forested pre-Alpine landscape of Les Paccots.
Les Paccots – Montreux
The hallmarks of Les Pléiades are a white carpet of narcissi in May and fantastic, all-year-round views of Lac Léman and the surrounding Alps. The steep ascent to Blonay can be eased by taking the cogwheel railway.
Montreux – Lausanne
A pleasant hike through the steep Lavaux vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage since 2007. Along the way you meet the old traditional wine villages of St-Saphorin, Rivaz and Epesses, and the lovely little towns of Cully and Lutry on Lac Léman.
Departure or extra nights
Characteristic
A charming tour through the pitoresque pre-alpine landscape. Stamina and a good physical condition is required for some of the long legs.
The Alpine Panorama Trail at SwitzerlandMobility
- 6 overnight stays with breakfast
- Luggage transfer (one piece of luggage per person, 20 kg)
- Carefully elaborated route
- Entrance Maison Chocolatier in Broc
- Detailled route instructions
- GPS tracks available
- Service Hotline
Arrival / Parking / Departure
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Parking at Schwarzsee, CHF 15.- per day.
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Return travel by train and bus via Fribourg to Schwarzsee. Duration: approx.. 3 hours.
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