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Intro

The «Herzschlaufe Sense» tour takes its guests on a thrilling day tour through the Sense region, the German-speaking part of the canton of Freiburg. Starting from the small town of Laupen, the route rises over verdant hills onwards to the foothills of the Alps near Plaffeien and back again to the bubbling Sense river.

Detour / Closure

There are detours or closures along this route, for more information see https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/veloland/route299

Description

The «Herzschlaufe Sense» boasts little-known scenic and touristic appeal. The area of the German-speaking part of the canton of Freiburg is intimately intertwined with its local landscape and its own culture apart, well worth discovering. Extending approximately 72 kilometres in length, the route makes for an engrossing e-bike day tour, with ample opportunity to take in the splendid scenery.

The circular route starts in the Bernese town of Laupen, at the confluence of the Sense and Saane rivers. It leaves the little medieval town and ascends into the hills, with their soft dips and peaks. After Schmitten, the paths become more secluded and the surroundings quainter. Old barns and chapels along the wayside tell the story of this area. Following the Taverna river uphill, the route ascends gradually, offering an ever-greater outlook. Near Rechthalten, there is a fantastic view far into Romandy, the French-speaking region of Switzerland. And above Plaffeien, the hills around Schwarzsee Lake and the Gantrisch region entice riders onwards.

The route runs back downhill along the Sense again on little-frequented back roads, with the river visible only as a hint of dark gorge. The sloping edges of the forest contrast with sunny pastures along the little back roads. Only in Thörishaus does the route finally join the Sense again, following it atop a calm, little river bank road on back to Laupen. On sunny days, the cool water entices you to take a dip.

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
Laupen
Destination
Laupen
Direction
Round trip
Ascent
1450 m
Descent
1450 m
Distance
72 km
Distance on tarred ways
58 km
Distance on natural surface
14 km
Physical requirements
Difficult
Season
April - October
Theme
With panoramic view
Signalization
Signalisation in both directions
More information https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/veloland/route299

Map

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Contact

Fribourg Region
Route de la Glâne 107
1701  Fribourg

Phone  +41 (0)26 407 70 20
information@fribourgregion.ch
fribourgregion.ch

Quick Facts

Route number

No. 299

Distance

72 km

Ascent

1450 m

Travel information: Laupen

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