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The "Swiss Dolomites🏔"
The Gastlosen near Jaun in the canton of Fribourg are known for their impressive, dolomite-like rock formation and offer a wide range of hiking and climbing opportunities. This area is a highlight for mountain lovers, with breathtaking views and numerous outdoor activities. Start➡️: Parking lot at the Chalet Grat mountain hut. Alternatively, you can travel to Jaun by bus and take the cable car. 🥾: The Gastlosen circular tour takes around the rock massif in about 3-4 hours. The path is of medium difficulty and offers fantastic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. 🔝: Along the way, you can marvel at the impressive rock faces of the Gastlosen and enjoy numerous photo opportunities. 📸 🧗♀️: The Gastlosen offer numerous routes for climbers of all levels of difficulty, especially on the western flank. These routes are among the most popular climbing spots in Switzerland and are a real highlight for experienced climbers.
October 27, 2024
The Gastlosen mountain range is a limestone chain that stretches for 15 kilometres between Fribourg and Bern. From here you can see the Bernese and Valais Alps.
November 13, 2024
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