Avenches, also known as Aventicum, is a charming town in Switzerland with a rich Roman history. The remains of ancient Aventicum, once the capital of the Roman province of Helvetia, attract visitors from all over the world. In addition to the fascinating archaeological sites, Avenches also offers a picturesque old town surrounded by beautiful countryside.

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Grengspitz – Payerne Abbey loop from Murten/Morat

64.8km

03:50

490m

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Route-de-Misery Passage – Cigognier Sanctuary loop from Avenches

28.7km

02:22

490m

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Berntor, Murten – Murten Old Town loop from Payerne

69km

04:16

700m

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Elevation 470 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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99 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Location: Avenches, Broye-Vully, Fribourg, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Reine Berthe Shelter and View of Avenches, Broye Valley, Lake Murten, and Jura Mountains

Cigognier Sanctuary

Schöner Waldweg

Cudrefin Marina on Lake Neuchâtel

Singletrack Trail Near Chavanel

Grottes des Roches Grises

View of Oleyres

Roman Amphitheater and Medieval Town of Avenches

Wessling Bay Nature Reserve

Shaded Forest Singletrack

Vallamand Dessous

Avenches

#1.

Grengspitz – Payerne Abbey loop from Murten/Morat

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Route-de-Misery Passage – Cigognier Sanctuary loop from Avenches

#3.

Berntor, Murten – Murten Old Town loop from Payerne

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