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Intro

The tour begins in the medieval Zähringer town of Murten with its historic Old Town of national importance and numerous arcades. The wall encircling the town was built between the 13th and 17th centuries and is one of the best-preserved fortifications in Switzerland.

Description

After leaving the charming medieval town of Murten behind, you take the road in the direction of Greng and continue on a pleasant field path which offers a splendid view of the lake and the Vully region. The route takes you back to the lakeshore at Faoug, and then you cross the camping site of Avenches. After a few kilometres you will reach Salavaux, home to one of Switzerland's longest sandy beaches.

The route now runs gently uphill through a series of vineyards to Mount Vully. The hills to the north of Lake Murten offer a magnificent view of the Alps and Jura - as well as a rich historical heritage. Around 58 BC, the Celtic Helvetians built an oppidum here whose ramparts can still be seen today. More recent features include the defensive positions established by the Swiss Army during the First World War from 1914. After a rapid descent, the route runs through the Chablais, a huge woodland along the Seeland also known as the largest vegetable garden in Switzerland, before finally leading back to Murten.

An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted

Technical information

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Start location
Murten
Destination
Murten
Direction
Round trip
Ascent
380 m
Descent
380 m
Distance
28 km
Distance on tarred ways
25 km
Distance on natural surface
3 km
Physical requirements
Easy
Season
April - October
Theme
Along Water, Through a vineyard
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/veloland/route480

Map

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Contact

Murtentourismus
Franz. Kirchgasse
3280  Murten

Phone  +41 (0)26 670 51 12
info@regionmurtensee.ch
regionmurtensee.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 480

Distance

28 km

Ascent

380 m

Travel information: Murten/Morat

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