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Espace Mittelland
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Faoug

View of Lake Murten – Murten Castle loop from Faoug

Moderate

5.0

(2)

19

hikers

View of Lake Murten – Murten Castle loop from Faoug

02:24

9.30km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

377 m

Reformed Church of Faoug

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The core of the reformed parish church dates back to the 12th century. Today, only the Romanesque choir remains from this period; the remaining parts come from the numerous later …

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2.18 km

La Bourille

Forest

3

4.87 km

Town Hall Lane, Murten

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4

4.93 km

View of Murten Town Hall

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City Hall, Murten
The building, which is now used as the town hall, was rebuilt in 1416 after a town fire. Between 1748-50 it was rebuilt and enlarged.
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4.96 km

View of Lake Murten

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Wonderful area, spectacular view

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6

4.96 km

Murten Castle

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Castle Murten / Morat
The castle dates back to the time of Count Peter II of Savoy (1255). Below the portal from 1516, which was rebuilt several times and dates …

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5.12 km

Museum Murten (Musée de Morat)

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Museum, Murten/Morat
The Murten Museum is one of the oldest museums in the canton of Fribourg. It has been located in the old town mill outside the town walls since …

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6.58 km

Obelisk

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In 1822, the canton of Fribourg erected this obelisk as a memorial to the Battle of Murten. In its place there previously stood an ossuary that was destroyed by the French in 1798.

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9.01 km

Old Port in Faoug

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Small village on Lake Murten with a bathing area and harbor. Sights besides the lake include the parish church.

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9.30 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

2.92 km

1.70 km

743 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

2.22 km

1.52 km

1.43 km

285 m

< 100 m

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Monday 25 May

31°C

13°C

11 %

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