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Espace Mittelland

Sarine District

Villars-sur-Glâne

Sainte-Apolline Bridge – Abbaye d'Hauterive loop from Villars-sur-Glâne

Hiking trails & Routes

Espace Mittelland

Sarine District

Villars-sur-Glâne

Sainte-Apolline Bridge – Abbaye d'Hauterive loop from Villars-sur-Glâne

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Sainte-Apolline Bridge – Abbaye d'Hauterive loop from Villars-sur-Glâne

03:25

12.2km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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888 m

Sainte-Apolline Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Glâne was already crossed at this point in ancient times. The romantic arched bridge made of tufa was built between 1508 and 1509 and is a real highlight in …

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898 m

Chapelle Sainte-Affideline

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The chapel is called Ste Apolline

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2.67 km

Confluence of the Sarine and the Gérine

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The Gérine, or Ärgera in German, is a river in the canton of Fribourg. It joins the Sarine just west of Marly, offering a unique landscape and a preserved setting.

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3.59 km

View of the Sarine River

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5

5.60 km

Sandstone Cliffs on the Sarine River

Highlight • Natural Monument

Within sight of the Abbaye, in a hollow of the knee, is the Saane, this natural rock formation. Once upon a time, powerful underwater currents continuously eroded the rocks to …

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6.33 km

La Souche

Highlight • Historical Site

7

6.48 km

Barbecue area on the Sarine River

Highlight • Rest Area

A wonderful place to stay on the Saane.

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6.83 km

Abbaye d'Hauterive

Highlight • Religious Site

Very beautiful abbey.

abbaye-hauterive.ch/de/die-gemeinschaft

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12.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.45 km

3.51 km

2.17 km

404 m

341 m

313 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.80 km

3.06 km

1.92 km

1.67 km

1.27 km

508 m

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