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    1. Lac de Montsalvens – Montsalvens Dam loop from Charmey (Gruyère)

    8.75km

    02:28

    190m

    190m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    October 21, 2022

    The 55 meter high Montsalvens dam was completed in 1920 and is therefore over 100 years old. Special feature: It is the oldest arch dam in Europe.
    The dam wall lies halfway between Broc and Châtel-sur-Montsalvens and the largest tributary is the Jaunbach.

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      September 15, 2023

      Small but nice and very impressive.

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        Elevation 840 m

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        Location: Broc, Gruyère District, Fribourg, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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