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Intro

The second stage of the popular Romont to Laupen heart route leads over a 63 km stretch through both pre-Alpine hills and the Three Lakes region with the towns of Avenches and Murten.

Detour / Closure

There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see

Description

The journey starts in the stately town of Romont, from where already the first kilometers are enjoyed with views of the Alps. The route then continues into the Arbogne Canyon, followed by a path along a hillside slope with views of Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Murten. Highlights are the medieval town of Avenches, with its Roman buildings and the harbor town of Murten, both of which are crossed along the way. The final section of the 63 km stretch runs on a dirt road along the Saane River as you make your way from German-speaking Switzerland to Laupen.

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
Romont
Destination
Laupen
Ascent
880 m
Descent
1100 m
Distance
63 km
Distance on tarred ways
52 km
Distance on natural surface
11 km
Physical requirements
Difficult
Theme
With panoramic view

Route

Herzroute

Lausanne - Rorschach
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Map

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Quick Facts

Route number

Stage: 2/13

Distance

63 km

Ascent

880 m

Travel information: Romont

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