Chemin du Lac de Morat
Overview
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Distance 11 km
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Duration 2 h 50 min
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Ascent 180 m
Intro
The small medieval town of Murten, with its lake shore directly before the town walls, offers an especially scenic route around the Murtensee lake. The appealing lakeside promenade, vineyards and the historic old town is a must for romanticists!
Description
The circular route begins in Murten itself. The fairy-tale town centre with its historic school, the impressive Berntor gate and massive town walls temp you to linger in amazement. The circular route continues along the lakeside promenade, from where you can thoroughly enjoy the sight of the glistening waters and surrounding vineyards.
On an easy path, you step into a peaceful, intact region, which repeatedly captivates you with its natural beauty. After passing through a stretch of woodland, you reach the other side of the lake, where the route leads through the middle of extensive vineyards and constantly reveals picturesque stretches of land in the region.
The boat trip back to Murten makes a wonderful finale. On board you can take in enchanting views of the charming small town and the stunningly beautiful scenery. Back in Murten you can round off the excursion in a quiet locale or with a tour through the romantic old lanes.
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
| Start location |
Murten
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| Destination |
Môtier
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| Ascent |
180 m
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| Descent |
200 m
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| Distance |
11 km
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| Duration |
2 h 50 min
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| Duration back |
2 h 55 min
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| Technical requirements |
Difficult
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Theme |
Along Water
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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