Dent de Broc – The Wobbly Bridge loop from Broc

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Dent de Broc – The Wobbly Bridge loop from Broc

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Dent de Broc – The Wobbly Bridge loop from Broc

05:49

13.7km

1,050m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 4.85 km for 1.14 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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162 m

Broc Railway Scenic Route

Highlight • Structure

If you don't know the delicious Gruyère, a hard cheese made in Gruyère, you should definitely try it here. The cheese is a MUST for every cheese fondue.😋

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4.71 km

Mountain Pass

5.36 km

Dent de Broc

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Great summit (with ridge) and 360 degree panorama. Alpine hiking trail as an approach over the last 150 meters, a head for heights is recommended.

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5.77 km

Col de Lade

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The Col de Lade is a pass in the Friborg Alps located in the shadow of the summit of the Dent du Broc, near the town of Gruyères, famous for …

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5.86 km

Col de la Dent de Broc

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If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding hike in the Friborg region, you should make Col de la dent de Broc your destination. This pass allows you to …

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10.5 km

The Wobbly Bridge

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Translated it means the shaky bridge, although this name must come from days gone by, because now the bridge is an extremely stable structure. It bridges the La Sarine, a …

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10.6 km

Pont-qui-Branle Covered Wooden Bridge

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This pretty wooden bridge takes you over the La Sarine river. As you cross, you have a beautiful view of the flowing water and the surrounding mountains.

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11.9 km

Notre-Dame des Marches Chapel

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The Notre-Dame des Marches chapel is a beautiful chapel and place of pilgrimage near Broc. Built in 1705 by three brothers, the chapel houses a Gothic statue of the Virgin …

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13.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.88 km

3.18 km

1.10 km

600 m

525 m

399 m

Surfaces

7.98 km

3.43 km

1.25 km

413 m

388 m

205 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,720 m)

Lowest point (690 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

11°C

6°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

September 28, 2025,Dent de Broc 1829m / Greyerzbezirk FR

On the trail in the Gruyère district, a 30-minute drive from home.

Today, I took advantage of the beautiful weather and drove to Broc to climb the Dent de Broc. You might not know Broc if you're not from the canton of Fribourg. But many people are familiar with one product from Broc. It's home to Maison Cailler, the chocolate …

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June 17, 2025,Feierabendrunde: Broc-Village, Dent de Broc 🏳️‍🌈

Driving past this peak on the weekend, I knew I had to get it on an after-work trip. Especially since there are direct train connections from Bern 🙂 T4

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