Murten Old Town – View of Lake Murten loop from Murten/Morat

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Murten Old Town – View of Lake Murten loop from Murten/Morat

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Murten Old Town – View of Lake Murten loop from Murten/Morat

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25.7km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.49 km

Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

After the fatal outcome of the Battle of Murten on June 22, 1476 in Burgundy, there were around 10,000 fallen Burgundians and their allies on the battlefield. After 3 days …

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2.17 km

Grengspitz

Nature Reserve

4.16 km

Wessling Bay Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Circumnavigation of Lake Murten, always beautiful

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14.5 km

Vully Vineyards

Highlight • Structure

Vines and lake. A golden detour, especially in autumn.

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24.8 km

Murten Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Great city! You can have a wonderful time in the old town, there is something for every taste. There are also numerous drinking options, for example the quaint wine taverns.

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25.1 km

Old Town of Murten

Highlight • Historical Site

Murten (French Morat; in Swiss German local dialect [mʊːrtə, moːrtə]; Franco-Provençal Mora?/i) is a municipality and capital of the lake district (French District du Lac) in the Swiss canton of …

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25.2 km

Grand Rue of Murten

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderfully beautiful little town with lots of nice little pubs. Always worth a visit.

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25.4 km

View of Lake Murten

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful area, spectacular view

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25.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

6.29 km

5.36 km

3.04 km

204 m

109 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

4.51 km

2.94 km

873 m

490 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

9°C

86 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

July 24, 2022,Schweiz🇨🇭Radtour um den Murtensee

This leisurely bike tour without any major climbs starts in the historic town of Murten in a clockwise direction west towards Faoug. The beautiful cycle path initially runs directly along the water, it crosses fields and forests and is mostly separated from busy roads. After Faoug, the path circles the western end of Lake Murten, separated from traffic. Here you …

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