A first bridge was built around 1450. Since Gümmenen was a border town between the Bernese and the Friborg areas it had a special meaning. Here stood at the Saaneübergang a customs and guard house.

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Maca

November 6, 2020

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Long wooden bridge. It is also worth going under the bridge to marvel at the construction.

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Walter Strahm

May 11, 2018

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Beautiful old wooden bridge over the Saane.

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Elevation 470 m

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Wednesday 11 March

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