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Espace Mittelland
Fribourg
Broye Bezirk
Vernay

Estavayer-le-Lac – Chenaux Castle loop from Vernay

Easy

4.8

(4)

30

riders

Estavayer-le-Lac – Chenaux Castle loop from Vernay

01:10

15.7km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.53 km

Forel Beach, Grande Cariçaie Nature Reserve

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The beach of Forel is a small idyll on Lake Neuchâtel and is perfect as a picnic spot for short or longer breaks.

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2

3.07 km

Boat Trailer Parking Area

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3

4.86 km

The path between Estavailler and Chevroux is easy to ride with a normal touring bike and there is no driving ban. It is a very beautiful path through the forests of the nature reserve along Lake Neuchâtel.

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4

9.15 km

The Crêperie Vent d'Ouest restaurant serves delicious crêpes made with local products as well as a mini golf course with the best view of Chenaux Castle.

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5

10.1 km

The 14C collegiate church of St Laurent in Estavayer-le-Lac has beautiful Gothic stalls.

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6

10.2 km

Estavayer-le-Lac

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Nice little town with a great atmosphere.

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7

10.8 km

Chenaux Castle

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myswitzerland.com/de-de/das-schloss-chenaux.html
Located in the heart of the medieval town of Estavayer, the Château de Chenaux towers over Lake Neuchâtel and the reeds and marshes of the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve.
Open all year round except Mondays

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8

14.2 km

Always straight ahead on Mittelland route no. 5.

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15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.43 km

3.56 km

2.78 km

966 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

4.74 km

2.84 km

1.45 km

232 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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