Scenic Hikes from Murten by Public Transport

Discover a diverse range of hiking trails easily accessible from Murten by public transport. From the rolling hills of the Fribourg Pre-Alps to the panoramic views of the Jura Mountains, these routes offer something for every nature enthusiast. Explore medieval towns, cross impressive suspension bridges, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Swiss landscapes, including the Gantrisch Nature Park and the shores of Lake Thun.

The following hikes are sorted by travel time from Murten, allowing you to plan your adventure based on your schedule and preferences. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.

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Freiburger Voralpenweg, Stage 1/5

Minimum travel time: 34m to Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare

The hilly and varied route offers panoramic views of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, the Mittelland and the Jura. The medieval university town of Fribourg, small hamlets with impressive sacred buildings and farmhouses and finally, the Gantrisch Nature Park enrich the hike.

20.0km

780m

560m

5h 35m

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Sentier des Statues

Minimum travel time: 1h 1m to Les Hauts-Geneveys

Discover the beauties of the Jura through a fantastic crest trail offering exceptional panoramic views from the Mont-Blanc to the Säntis and from the Chasseron to the Vosges. The hike ends with a path edged with tall wooden statues as well as numerous benches and a well fitted out picnic place.

12.0km

680m

620m

3h 50m

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Gürbetaler Höhenweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 1m to Kehrsatz

A perfect 18 km hike along the Gürbetaler Höhenweg Path close to the city of Berne, leading along the Längenberg and Gürbetal valley. An ideal hike for those who enjoy views of the distant Alps and have a cultural interest in farmhouses.

18.0km

720m

740m

5h 20m

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Alpine Panorama Trail, Stage 19/29

Minimum travel time: 1h 6m to Zollhaus FR

From the Bernese village of Guggisberg down to the sleepy hamlet of Hirschmatt; via forested hills to the rugged Sensegraben at Zollhaus, into Canton Fribourg and alongside the Warme Sense to the holiday centre of Schwarzsee.

16.0km

660m

740m

4h 50m

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Alpine Panorama Trail, Stage 18/29

Minimum travel time: 1h 7m to Schwarzenburg, Bahnhof

Ein letzter Blick auf die eisgekrönten Berner Alpen, dann in den Schwarzwassergraben hinunter zur ältesten Betonbogenbrücke der Welt. Vom Schwarzenburger Plateau durch Wiesen und Wälder aufs aussichtsreiche Guggershörnli mit seinem berühmten Vreneli.

17.0km

820m

620m

5h 15m

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Alpine Panorama Trail, Stage 17/29

Minimum travel time: 1h 8m to Münsingen

From the wide Aaretal over the Belpberg, standing in the landscape like a huge island, into Gürbetal vegetable country and up the Längenberg to the impressive ruins of Rüeggisberg Monastery. Repeated spectacular views of the Bernese Alps.

19.0km

950m

560m

6h 0m

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Auf dem Rücken des Schwyberg

Minimum travel time: 1h 8m to Schwarzsee, Lichtena

This hike along the ridge of Schwyberg Mountain offers fantastic views of the Swiss Mittelland with a backdrop of the Jura Mountains and the foothills and the Alps on the other side. The pristine, lovely Schwarzsee, changing colour from turquoise to black, depending on the light, is both start and destination.

18.0km

900m

5h 45m

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Jura Crest Trail, Stage 7/16

Minimum travel time: 1h 9m to Frinvillier, village

From the low-lying Schüss Valley to the crest of the Bernese Jura. An almost constant, yet comfortable climb to scale the Chasseral, already seen from afar. Sensational panoramic view with the Mittelland lakes: a feast for the eyes.

17.0km

1350m

300m

5h 45m

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ViaBerna, Stage 11/20

Minimum travel time: 1h 10m to Thun (See)

You leave Thun through the park-like shore landscape towards Gwatt. Above Lake Thun, crossing the Kander Gorge, you reach Spiez via meadows and forests. Following the idyllic path to Faulensee, you finally leave the shore here. The destination is the village of Aeschi with a view of the Niesen and the lake.

20.0km

680m

360m

5h 25m

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Panorama Rundweg Thunersee, Stage 1/4

Minimum travel time: 1h 10m to Thun, Bahnhof

Starting in the historical town of Thun with its mediaeval castle, the hike takes you past a number of idyllic places including Hünibach and Aeschlen, shortly before you reach the spectacular Sigriswil bridge with its panoramic views high above Lake Thun.

11.0km

640m

400m

3h 40m

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