78 Freiburger Voralpenweg
78 Freiburger Voralpenweg

Hiking

Freiburger Voralpenweg

Freiburger Voralpenweg

Fribourg–Château-d‘Oex

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Freiburger Voralpenweg

Freiburger Voralpenweg

The Freiburger Vorlalpenweg leads in five one-day stages from the medieval town of Fribourg past picturesque Schwarzsee, into the Gruyère region, then along the Gastlosen chain to verdant Pays d’Enhaut and down to the balloonists’ Mecca of Château-d’Oex.
The Freiburg foothills stretch from western Switzerland through the cantons of Fribourg, Bern and Vaud and so the hike is also a tour along the language border between French and German-speaking Switzerland. The route leads from the art and university city of Fribourg through the Gottéron-Schlucht (gorge), over a scenic plateau past medieval churches and chapels to Plaffeien and on into the heart of the Alpine foothills. Then on a pleasant riverside path beside the Singine, via Zollhaus to tranquil Schwarzsee lake, encircled by the Schwyberg, Chällihorn and Kaiseregg peaks.

The path over the Euschelspass into the Gruyère region passes typical Fribourg alp huts, with superb views into the valley on the descent to Jaun. The jagged limestone cliffs of the Gastlosen chain form an impressive setting and flower meadows line the path up to Chalet du Régiment, where you can enjoy fine views and fine food, perhaps a typical fondue On the way into the verdant Pays-d’Enhaut, you hike from Canton Fribourg into Canton Vaud and after a lengthy descent reach the balloonists’ Mecca of Château-d’Oex.
The Freiburger Vorlalpenweg leads in five one-day stages from the medieval town of Fribourg past picturesque Schwarzsee, into the Gruyère region, then along the Gastlosen chain to verdant Pays d’Enhaut and down to the balloonists’ Mecca of Château-d’Oex.
The Freiburg foothills stretch from western Switzerland through the cantons of Fribourg, Bern and Vaud and so the hike is also a tour along the language border between French and German-speaking Switzerland. The route leads from the art and university city of Fribourg through the Gottéron-Schlucht (gorge), over a scenic plateau past medieval churches and chapels to Plaffeien and on into the heart of the Alpine foothills. Then on a pleasant riverside path beside the Singine, via Zollhaus to tranquil Schwarzsee lake, encircled by the Schwyberg, Chällihorn and Kaiseregg peaks.

The path over the Euschelspass into the Gruyère region passes typical Fribourg alp huts, with superb views into the valley on the descent to Jaun. The jagged limestone cliffs of the Gastlosen chain form an impressive setting and flower meadows line the path up to Chalet du Régiment, where you can enjoy fine views and fine food, perhaps a typical fondue On the way into the verdant Pays-d’Enhaut, you hike from Canton Fribourg into Canton Vaud and after a lengthy descent reach the balloonists’ Mecca of Château-d’Oex.
73 km | 5 Stages
3700 m | 3400 m
medium (mountain hiking trail) | medium

Arrival | return travel

Arrival / return travel Fribourg
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Arrival / return travel Château-d'Oex
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Services

Accommodation

Hôtel Aux Remparts
Hôtel Aux Remparts
Fribourg
Anna’s Bed & Breakfast
Anna’s Bed & Breakfast
Schwarzsee
Hostellerie am Schwarzsee
Hostellerie am Schwarzsee
Schwarzsee
Hotel Wasserfall
Hotel Wasserfall
Jaun
Berghotel Zur Sau
Berghotel Zur Sau
Abländschen
Auberge de Jeunesse Château-d'Oex
Auberge de Jeunesse Château-d'Oex
Château-d'Oex
Hotel de la Poste
Hotel de la Poste
Château-d'Oex
Hôtel Roc et Neige
Hôtel Roc et Neige
Château-d'Oex
Les Chambres d'Hôtes du Berceau
Les Chambres d'Hôtes du Berceau
Château d'Oex
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Bookable offers

Three Parks Tour
Three Parks Tour
78 Freiburger Voralpenweg
78 Freiburger Voralpenweg
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Places

Freiburg (Fribourg)
Freiburg (Fribourg)
Plaffeien
Plaffeien
Schwarzsee
Schwarzsee
Jaun
Jaun
Château-d'Oex
Château-d'Oex
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Places of interest

Urban golf - a first for Switzerland
Urban golf - a first for Switzerland
Jean Tinguely/Niki de Saint Phalle
Jean Tinguely/Niki de Saint Phalle
St. Nicholas Cathedral
St. Nicholas Cathedral
Sensler Museum
Sensler Museum
Gasserenweid–Jaun (Jaunpass)
Gasserenweid–Jaun (Jaunpass)
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Signalization

Signalization
For hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts. Take a printout of our web map on your hike for safety's sake.
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