Gorges du Gottéron
Overview
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Distance 11 km
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Duration 3 h
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Ascent 320 m
Intro
Enter the dragon’s lair, in a valley full of legends, following a river that tells the story of part of the industrial past of the town of Fribourg and the surrounding area.
Description
The Gottéron valley, whose dark side was so greatly feared in the Middle Ages – legend had it that a dragon lived there – was home to both blacksmiths and millers. Located just outside the town, on the right bank, it was an ideal spot where noisy activities or ones that needed to be close to a river could be carried out without inconveniencing the neighbourhood. It was in this same valley that the young people of the Old Town founded Fribourg’s first hockey club.
The route first takes you through the medieval Fribourg old town to the Place du Petit-Saint-Jean, which is bordered by a historic façade, chestnut trees and an ornate fountain. Cross the Bern bridge, which was built in 1250 and has been regularly renovated since then. Carry on along the rue des Forgerons and pass the ramparts. From there, the path runs along the river through a wooded gorge. If you are lucky, you may spot the chamois who have settled on the molasse cliffs. Once you reach the old Ameismühle mill, walk back up to the Schürmatt farm, which stands on an open plateau. The path continues through fields and forests. In Bourguillon, follow the cantonal road for a few hundred metres, then reach the footpath close to the mediaeval tower. At the Auberge de l’Ange, cross the Bern bridge again before returning to the station.
Tip: extend the route by going to La Lorette (Pt 653) from Bourguillon and heading back down to the Planche supérieure square via Montorge. This will offer you a lovely view over the town of Fribourg and its cathedral.
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 |
Fribourg
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| Destination |
Fribourg
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| Direction |
Round trip
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| Ascent |
320 m
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| Descent |
420 m
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| Distance |
11 km
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| Duration |
3 h
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| Duration back |
3 h 10 min
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Medium
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| Theme |
Through a gorge
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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