Hiking

Trans Swiss Trail
Stage 7, Neuchâtel–Murten

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Trans Swiss Trail
Stage 7, Neuchâtel–Murten
The Lac de Neuchâtel is crossed by boat. Imposing Mont Vully is visible from afar. Short but steep climb. Wonderful panorama. Through the fertile shoreline forest of Le Chablais to the medieval town of Murten.
Take a boat to Cudrefin, on the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. The path goes through the Grande Cariçaie, an important nature reserve and a real sanctuary for wildlife, the only one of its kind in Switzerland and home to the largest number of bird species in the country. The nature centre in La Sauge is perfect for a well-earned rest.
Continue towards Le Tonkin along the La Broye canal, then climb through the forest as far as Mont Vully, from where there are panoramic views over the plateau and Alps. After crossing the vineyard, the path continues from Sugiez towards Murten, via the Chablais forest. Numerous observation towers offer you the chance to admire the wildlife close to the lake. The path ends in Murten, a charming little mediaeval town, where you can climb onto the city walls or enjoy a coffee beneath the arcades.
Tip: many of Murten’s historic monuments have been preserved; take the opportunity to climb onto the city walls, including the circular walk, which is accessible all year round.
Continue towards Le Tonkin along the La Broye canal, then climb through the forest as far as Mont Vully, from where there are panoramic views over the plateau and Alps. After crossing the vineyard, the path continues from Sugiez towards Murten, via the Chablais forest. Numerous observation towers offer you the chance to admire the wildlife close to the lake. The path ends in Murten, a charming little mediaeval town, where you can climb onto the city walls or enjoy a coffee beneath the arcades.
Tip: many of Murten’s historic monuments have been preserved; take the opportunity to climb onto the city walls, including the circular walk, which is accessible all year round.
The Lac de Neuchâtel is crossed by boat. Imposing Mont Vully is visible from afar. Short but steep climb. Wonderful panorama. Through the fertile shoreline forest of Le Chablais to the medieval town of Murten.
Take a boat to Cudrefin, on the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel. The path goes through the Grande Cariçaie, an important nature reserve and a real sanctuary for wildlife, the only one of its kind in Switzerland and home to the largest number of bird species in the country. The nature centre in La Sauge is perfect for a well-earned rest.
Continue towards Le Tonkin along the La Broye canal, then climb through the forest as far as Mont Vully, from where there are panoramic views over the plateau and Alps. After crossing the vineyard, the path continues from Sugiez towards Murten, via the Chablais forest. Numerous observation towers offer you the chance to admire the wildlife close to the lake. The path ends in Murten, a charming little mediaeval town, where you can climb onto the city walls or enjoy a coffee beneath the arcades.
Tip: many of Murten’s historic monuments have been preserved; take the opportunity to climb onto the city walls, including the circular walk, which is accessible all year round.
Continue towards Le Tonkin along the La Broye canal, then climb through the forest as far as Mont Vully, from where there are panoramic views over the plateau and Alps. After crossing the vineyard, the path continues from Sugiez towards Murten, via the Chablais forest. Numerous observation towers offer you the chance to admire the wildlife close to the lake. The path ends in Murten, a charming little mediaeval town, where you can climb onto the city walls or enjoy a coffee beneath the arcades.
Tip: many of Murten’s historic monuments have been preserved; take the opportunity to climb onto the city walls, including the circular walk, which is accessible all year round.
Length
19 km
Ascent | Descent
360 m | 340 m
Hiking time
4 h 50 min
Grade | Fitness level
easy
(hiking trail)
|
medium
Arrival | return travel
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Hint
Rail/bus/boat: please note boat recommendation No. 223 for lake passage Neuchâtel–Cudrefin
223
Crossing Neuenburgersee
Rail, bus, boat recommendation
Neuchâtel–Cudrefin
Neuchâtel–Cudrefin
or
Cudrefin–Neuchâtel
Cudrefin–Neuchâtel
Reason: crossing Lac Neuchâtel.
SBB Timetable
Arrival | return travel
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