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Lake Montsalvens – Waterfall loop from Charmey (Gruyère)

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Lake Montsalvens – Waterfall loop from Charmey (Gruyère)

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Lake Montsalvens – Waterfall loop from Charmey (Gruyère)

03:33

11.5km

420m

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: March 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.95 km

Lac de Montsalvens

Lake

2.27 km

Lake Montsalvens

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At Lac de Montsalvens you can not only hike wonderfully and enjoy the view of the water, but also pick many herbs. The shore of the lake is lush with edible plants, such as oregano, meadowsweet or large nettle.

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4.69 km

Château de Montsalvens Ruins

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Interesting castle ruins. There are also places to sit. There is also a fireplace.

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5.82 km

Waterfall

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Deep in the Gorges de la Jogne, in Gruyère, Switzerland, you will find this fantastic waterfall that flows into the Jogne over a cliff that is definitely worth you taking …

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8.86 km

Lake Viewpoint at Lac de Montsalvens

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Lac de Montsalvens is a picturesque artificial lake located in the Fribourg, Switzerland region. It is surrounded by a network of running trails offering varied terrain and levels of difficulty. …

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8.95 km

Mountain Meadow and Lake View

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10.4 km

Montsalvens Lake Suspension Bridge

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Nice suspension bridge over the reservoir.

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.08 km

3.87 km

1.38 km

154 m

Surfaces

5.57 km

2.47 km

1.36 km

1.01 km

897 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Wednesday 3 June

16°C

8°C

99 %

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Lake Montsalvens – Waterfall loop from Charmey (Gruyère)

Lake Montsalvens

Château de Montsalvens Ruins

Waterfall

Lake Viewpoint at Lac de Montsalvens

Mountain Meadow and Lake View

Montsalvens Lake Suspension Bridge

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