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Sense-Saanespitz – Saane River loop from Gurmels

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Sense-Saanespitz – Saane River loop from Gurmels

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Sense-Saanespitz – Saane River loop from Gurmels

01:37

20.7km

130m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.4 km for 307 m

After 15.7 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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628 m

View of the Schiffenensee Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Short ascent from the power plant to the height of the dam, with a subsequent view of the entire dam, the power plant and the reservoir.

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1.05 km

Schiffenensee Dam

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There is a great book about the formation of the Schiffenensee, with countless pictures of the Saane valley before it was flooded. verein-oskar.ch/php/schiffenensee-de.php

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5.47 km

Sense-Saanespitz

Highlight • River

Confluence of the Sense and the Sanne. Barbecue area with toilet available!
SEPT 2023, the toilet was burned down last week! So there is currently no toilet available.

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5.52 km

Sense River

Highlight • River

Nice bike and hiking trail. Shift down a gear and enjoy.

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9.48 km

Gümmenen Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The beautiful thing about the viaduct is the way there no matter which side you see it is already an imposing structure.

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13.8 km

Singletrack on the left bank of the Saane

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Beautiful river trail with the option to go to the Flühlenmühle or further to Laupen. When the weather is nice, be particularly careful with pedestrians - because there are sometimes …

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15.6 km

Laupen Castle

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The Laupen Castle Foundation has been managing the castle and its surroundings since December 1, 2012. For you as a visitor, we will preserve the buildings, some of which are …

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17.9 km

The river Saane is often equated with the Röstigraben, i.e. the language border between German-speaking and French-speaking Switzerland. Between the Schiffenensee, which is dammed up from the Saane, and Laupen, you cycle through a small, beautiful nature reserve.

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20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.87 km

8.34 km

2.45 km

976 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.58 km

4.47 km

3.55 km

1.76 km

1.72 km

667 m

Elevation

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

25°C

13°C

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Sense-Saanespitz – Saane River loop from Gurmels

View of the Schiffenensee Dam

Schiffenensee Dam

Sense-Saanespitz

Sense River

Gümmenen Railway Viaduct

Singletrack on the left bank of the Saane

Laupen Castle

Saane River

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