Cycling in Switzerland

Alter Bernerweg
Stage 1, Estavayer-le-Lac–Laupen

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Alter Bernerweg
Stage 1, Estavayer-le-Lac–Laupen
Start in the medieval town of Estavayer-le-Lac, first stop the peaceful Payerne Abbey Church. On over rolling molasse terrain, past tiny Lac de Seedorf and milky-blue Schiffenensee to Laupen at the confluence of the Sense and Saane.
Start in the medieval town of Estavayer-le-Lac, first stop the peaceful Payerne Abbey Church. On over rolling molasse terrain, past tiny Lac de Seedorf and milky-blue Schiffenensee to Laupen at the confluence of the Sense and Saane.
Length
47 km
Roads and trails
Asphalted: 43 km
Natural surface: 4 km
Natural surface: 4 km
Ascent | Descent
640 m | 620 m
Fitness level
medium
Arrival | return travel
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Saving metres in altitude
A train runs between Payerne and Belfaux CFF that saves about 250 metres in altitude.
Hint
Beware: dangerous double junction in Klein Gurmels