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The Route of St James

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It doesn't always have to lead to Santiago de Compostela - follow the Route of St. James's Way, or the beautiful "Swiss Route" from Schwarzenburg to Fribourg (around 4½ hours).

The "Fryburg stras" was already used in mediaeval times, by pilgrims on their way to Santiago de Compostela as paintings in the chapels in and around Tafers depict. Walking through the peaceful Sense area on a picturesquely paved path, you soon arrive in Fribourg, one of the stations along the route, and home to the pilgrim's chapel, Notre Dame de Bourguillon.