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Switzerland
Espace Mittelland
Fribourg
See District
Murten

The Battle of Murten

Moderate

4.5

(8)

28

hikers

The Battle of Murten

04:16

15.7km

230m

Hiking

The Battle of Murten was a decisive turning point in the history of the Swiss Confederation. On this circular tour you will hike to some of the places where it took place. But the circular tour around Lake Murten is not only worthwhile from a historical point of view. Between…

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Last updated: July 7, 2024

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Train Station

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366 m

Murten Castle

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Castle Murten / Morat
The castle dates back to the time of Count Peter II of Savoy (1255). Below the portal from 1516, which was rebuilt several times and dates …

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1.51 km

Lake Murten

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Very nice place. Old town is an eye-catcher

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3.26 km

Aderahubel

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The Aderahubel is a hill above Muntelier. From the bench you can enjoy a magnificent view of the surrounding villages and Lake Murten.

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9.21 km

Bodenmünzi

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Good vantage point of the town of Murten - with a barbecue area.

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14.0 km

Obelisk

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In 1822, the canton of Fribourg erected this obelisk as a memorial to the Battle of Murten. In its place there previously stood an ossuary that was destroyed by the French in 1798.

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15.7 km

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Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.42 km

3.69 km

3.01 km

1.43 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.95 km

4.91 km

3.96 km

1.40 km

445 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (560 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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Monday 25 May

29°C

13°C

12 %

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April 9, 2024

The Battle of Murten was a decisive turning point in the history of the Swiss Confederation. On this circular tour you will hike to some of the places where it took place. But the circular tour around Lake Murten is not only worthwhile from a historical point of view. Between the historical sites, the

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