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Murten Castle

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Location: Murten, See District, Fribourg, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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1. The Battle of Murten

15.7km

04:16

230m

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2. Murten Harbour – Berntor (Bern Gate), Murten loop from Murten/Morat

28.7km

07:30

210m

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3. Beautiful vineyard slope near Sugiez – Berntor (Bern Gate) Murten loop from Praz (Vully)

16.6km

04:17

90m

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Paul

September 18, 2022

Castle Murten / Morat
The castle dates back to the time of Count Peter II of Savoy (1255). Below the portal from 1516, which was rebuilt several times and dates from 1755 in its present form, there was a cistern that is only marked in the paving today. The large, square tower, the so-called keep or "Luegisland", served Adrian von Bubenberg to monitor what was happening during the battle. While the castle used to be the residence of the sheriffs or was used as a hospital, barracks and prison, it is now the seat of the Oberamt of the Freiburg lake district.
Text/Source: Jura Trois Lacs Three Lakes Country
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Mattia

April 6, 2024

Murten Castle dates back to the 13th century and is now used by the canton of Fribourg. The castle tower is open to the public and can be visited daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Udo unter freiem Himmel

June 27, 2021

The tower is accessible. Free. The complex itself is very small and pretty. Unfortunately, the view from the top of the tower is limited. An all-round view is unfortunately not possible.

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Location: Murten, See District, Fribourg, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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Murten Castle

Murten Castle

1. The Battle of Murten

2. Murten Harbour – Berntor (Bern Gate), Murten loop from Murten/Morat

3. Beautiful vineyard slope near Sugiez – Berntor (Bern Gate) Murten loop from Praz (Vully)

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