Fribourg — Close to nature
Hiking Collection by MySwitzerland
8
Tours
40:11 h
80.4 mi
14,500 ft
The glittering water of the lake, fragrant herbs on its shore, blooming mountain meadows with fluttering butterflies and rugged rocks on the way to the Cabane des Marindes await you on our hike around the Lac de Montsalvens and through the Vanil Noir nature reserve.
Aline Hayoz-Andrey loves being close to nature and knows the flora and fauna around the lake and in Vanil Noir. She will take you on a very special tour where you will collect herbs such as oregano or stinging nettle on the lush shores of the Lac de Montsalvens. Afterwards she will walk with you through the species-rich nature reserve Vanil Noir with its unique climate in which numerous butterflies and a great variety of plants feel at home. At the Cabane des Marindes she will show you how to use the collected herbs to make delicious dishes.
In addition to this hike around the Lac de Montsalvens, we have put together seven other experiences for you in Fribourg. The varied day hikes show you the most beautiful sides of the canton and take you along magnificent panoramic paths over panoramic peaks, through beautiful wine-growing areas and along picturesque lake shores. Whether you are looking for unforgettable views, culture or culinary delights, here in Fribourg you will find the perfect experience for you.
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Tours & Highlights
- 12:1423.6 mi1.9 mph4,150 ft4,175 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The easy 10 kilometer hike takes you from Charmey around the Lac de Montsalvens and is ideal for families. The trail runs along the lake and sometimes at the height of the Monse, from where you can enjoy beautiful views of the lake. On a large part of the route, trees provide soothing shade, making the…
- 03:338.08 mi2.3 mph700 ft700 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
In the medieval town of Estavayer-le-Lac begins the circular walk along the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. Here is the Grande Cariçaie - a riparian landscape with a nature reserve and the largest contiguous lake wetland in Switzerland, home to around 800 plant species and over 10,000 animal species…
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- 03:366.03 mi1.7 mph1,900 ft425 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The walk on the Moléson begins at the funicular station Plan-Francey. From here you walk towards Gros-Plané. At the mountain lodge, the tradition of artisanal cheese-making continues and during a break you can fortify yourself with home-made specialties.
From the hut, you then hike on to Alp Le Villard…
- 03:377.90 mi2.2 mph875 ft875 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The beautiful hiking trail leads you over the hill Vully and the winegrowing area. On the way you can enjoy the beautiful panorama of the Three Lakes, the Jura and the Alps as well as delicious regional specialties such as the wine or the famous Vully cake.
It starts at the station Sugiez. From here you…
- 04:3510.2 mi2.2 mph1,375 ft1,375 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This hike is all about glass art. In addition to the Vitromusée Romont, the Swiss Museum of Stained Glass, you can admire numerous well-preserved and artistically designed stained glass windows on the way.
It starts at the Museum of Stained Glass, which is located in the castle of Romont. From here a…
- 04:168.45 mi2.0 mph2,625 ft2,275 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Through quiet forests and over picturesque Alps, this beautiful hike takes you from the Grand Chalet in Rossinière to the Auberge de la Croix de Fer in Allières. On the way you can enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding peaks: the Dent de Corjon, the Vanils and the Gummfluh.
The hike starts in Rossini…
- 04:188.26 mi1.9 mph1,175 ft2,550 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
On the Riggisalp, where the chairlift takes you from Schwarzsee, the beautiful circular walk starts. The panoramic trail takes you right into the mountain arena between Charmey, Jaun and Schwarzsee. In easy up and down you wander through beautiful countryside and enjoys it again and again new prospects…
- 04:037.86 mi1.9 mph1,700 ft1,725 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The beautiful panoramic circular route starts above Les Paccots. Through a rustic forest you walk to the Lac des Joncs. The more than 5,000-year-old mountain lake is home to rare animal and plant species. If you are already hungry, you can take a break at the Hotel am See and enjoy some tasty food.
Then…
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Collection Stats
- Tours8
- Distance80.4 mi
- Duration40:11 h
- Elevation14,500 ft
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