Montsalvens Dam – Lake Montsalvens loop from Botterens

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Montsalvens Dam – Lake Montsalvens loop from Botterens

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Montsalvens Dam – Lake Montsalvens loop from Botterens

04:15

14.3km

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: October 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.75 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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2.90 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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4.93 km

Montsalvens Dam

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Super beautiful location. From the wall you have a wide, open view over the lake. The hiking section goes directly over the dam.

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5.32 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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5.39 km

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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6.08 km

Lac de Montsalvens

Lake

6.97 km

Montsalvens Lake Suspension Bridge

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Nice suspension bridge over the reservoir.

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13.5 km

Descent through wild garlic forest with view of Lake Gruyère

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14.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.34 km

4.60 km

3.08 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.00 km

4.13 km

2.13 km

727 m

719 m

574 m

Elevation

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Highest point (910 m)

Lowest point (710 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

18°C

8°C

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Comments

May 28, 2023,Wanderung Gorges de la Jogne mit Hängeseilbrücke bei der Halbinsel Runde, So. 28.05.23

We copied this beautiful round from someone, unfortunately forgot to save the name - thank you for sharing.

The wild and romantic Jaunbach Gorge lies between Broc and Châtel-sur-Montsalvens in the canton of Fribourg. You hike over wooden bridges, through tunnels and rock galleries. The path is suitable for the whole family, but we recommend sturdy shoes.
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May 26, 2024,Wanderung Gorges de la Jogne mit Hängeseilbrücke bei der Halbinsel Runde, So.26.05.24

We copied this beautiful route from someone else, but unfortunately forgot to save the name - thank you for sharing.

The wild and romantic Jaunbach Gorge lies between Broc and Châtel-sur-Montsalvens in the canton of Fribourg. You hike over wooden bridges, through tunnels and rock galleries. The path is suitable for the whole family, but we recommend sturdy shoes.

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