Picnic Area with Fire Pit – Rossens Dam loop from Rossens FR

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Picnic Area with Fire Pit – Rossens Dam loop from Rossens FR

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Picnic Area with Fire Pit – Rossens Dam loop from Rossens FR

02:23

8.47km

170m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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188 m

Picnic area with a view of Lake Gruyère

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Very nice vantage point. just a cozy place.

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6.14 km

Picnic Area with Fire Pit

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Just a cozy place here. With fireplace. Unfortunately no water point found.

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7.93 km

Rossens Dam

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Imposing Rossens dam which forms Lake Gruyère. Height 83m. The water is transported to the Hauterive power station by a penstock in order to be processed.

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8.22 km

Suspension bridge over Lake Gruyère

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Wonderful walk in nature

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8.47 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.72 km

280 m

245 m

239 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

3.39 km

326 m

280 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

14°C

7°C

65 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

March 8, 2025,Rossens - Ile d'Ogoz

What? Excuse me? Ile d'Ogoz? Never heard of it! That would have been my reaction if I hadn't read a report about Ile d'Ogoz beforehand.

Ile d'Ogoz is a historical wonder that can be visited on foot for a few weeks each year. It is located in Lac de La Gruyère and turns into a peninsula when spring arrives. Remains …

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