Day 1
FRIBOURG - SCHWARZSEE 29 km
Time: approx. 7 hrs 50 min. This trail which winds its way through the Fribourg and Sense countryside is quite steep. There are lots of ups and downs, with elevation changes of up to several thousand metres.
Day 2
SCHWARZSEE – CHARMEY 20 km
Time: 6 hrs 50 min.
Schwarzsee is a real jewel in the FRIBOURG REGION crown. The trail takes you through the Brecca valley nature reserve and over the Euschels mountain pass towards Bellegarde. The final stop is Charmey, a quaint little tourist resort with a brand new state-of-the-art thermal spa complex.
Day 3
CHARMEY - GRUYÈRES 10 km
Time: 3 hrs 20 min. This picturesque hiking trail is relatively new. Opened only a few years ago, it runs along the shores of Lake Montsalvens before crossing the Jogne gorges. It is the perfect way to explore the valley of la Jogne and the Gruyères countryside. Perched on a hilltop is the charming village of Gruyères and its medieval castle – one of the most popular visitor destinations in Switzerland.
Day 4
GRUYÈRES - LES PACCOTS via Moléson village: 16 km / (5 hrs 40 min.)
Alternative route via the Moléson summit: 21 km / (7 hrs 50 min.)
Whether by funicular and cable car or on foot, this trail is a gentle climb to the top of Mount Moléson, from where the panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the village of Les Paccots are simply stunning.
Extra day Gourmet Paths – Les Paccots and Rathvel
Information: www.fribourgtourisme.ch /
www.la-gruyere.ch /
www.schwarzsee.ch /
www.les-paccots.ch
4 days / 3 nights
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