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Espace Mittelland
Fribourg
See District
Courtepin

Saane River – Schiffenensee Dam loop from Courtepin

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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Fribourg
See District
Courtepin

Saane River – Schiffenensee Dam loop from Courtepin

Intermediate

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Saane River – Schiffenensee Dam loop from Courtepin

04:05

51.8km

350m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 14, 2025

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181 m in total

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Start point

Train Station

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1

2.23 km

Gravel Path Along the Biber River

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Various beavers constructions along the whole route.

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11.9 km

Saane River

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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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3

24.6 km

Riederen Bridge

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Beautiful crossing aid over the Sense. ;)

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4

26.8 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

5

33.8 km

Sense Riverbank Between Laupen and Neuenegg

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Beautiful gravel route on the Senseufer. Many pedestrians can be out and about on weekends in summer.

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6

39.1 km

Laupen Castle

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Almost a must for castle lovers!

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39.2 km

Laupen Old Town

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The ensemble of old half-timbered houses, cobblestones, village fountains and churches makes the old town of Laupen a real gem. It is one of the most beautiful in the region …

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39.9 km

Confluence of the Sense and Saane

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A barbecue area is also available.

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44.4 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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51.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

13.6 km

3.55 km

2.63 km

666 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

13.5 km

9.13 km

2.96 km

657 m

218 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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