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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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Chemin du Lac de Morat

Minimum travel time: 2m to Muntelier-Löwenberg

The small medieval town of Murten, with its lake shore directly before the town walls, offers an especially scenic route around the Murtensee lake. The appealing lakeside promenade, vineyards and the historic old town is a must for romanticists!

dist11 km
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asce180 m
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desc200 m
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dura2h 50m
  • barr

    Barrier free: Yes

  • land

    Landscape: Along the water

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How to get to Chemin du Lac de Morat

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Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 7/32

Minimum travel time: 2m to Muntelier-Löwenberg

The Lac de Neuchâtel is crossed by boat. Imposing Mont Vully is visible from afar. Short but steep climb. Wonderful panorama. Through the fertile shoreline forest of Le Chablais to the medieval town of Murten.

dist19 km
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asce320 m
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desc320 m
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dura4h 50m
  • land

    Landscape: Along the water

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How to get to Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 7/32

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Trans Swiss Trail

Minimum travel time: 2m to Muntelier-Löwenberg

The long-distance Trans Swiss Trail from Porrentruy to Mendrisio is one of the last great adventures in highly-developed Switzerland. A variety of landscapes, cultures and places of interest await along the 32 stages of the 488-km trail.

dist510 km
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asce17800 m
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desc17900 m
  • land

    Landscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views

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Chemin des Trois-Lacs

Minimum travel time: 2m to Muntelier-Löwenberg

«Water is life», a simple law of nature particularly valid for «Three Lake Country». The «Chemin des Trois-Lacs» trail leads along natural shorelines, through reed beds and into nature reserves which give information on sensitive topics.

dist61 km
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asce760 m
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desc740 m
  • land

    Landscape: Along the water

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How to get to Chemin des Trois-Lacs

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Chemin des Trois-Lacs, Stage 3/3

Minimum travel time: 2m to Muntelier-Löwenberg

In the “La Sauge” BirdLife nature centre, you find out interesting facts about flora and fauna in sensitive shore zones. By boat through the Broye Canal or climb to Mont Vully with a view over the Three Lakes Region. Murten’s medieval old town with its curtain walls and towers.

dist26 km
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asce440 m
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desc440 m
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dura6h 45m
  • land

    Landscape: Along the water,With panoramic views

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How to get to Chemin des Trois-Lacs, Stage 3/3

Fastest connection from Murten/Morat to Muntelier-Löwenberg: 2m
Murten/Morat (08:44)
S52 (2m)
Muntelier-Löwenberg (08:46)
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Sentier historique du Vully

Minimum travel time: 6m to Sugiez

History, vineyards, fine food: Vully has plenty of attractions. Its historical trail takes visitors on a journey to the very earliest days of French-speaking Switzerland, with superb panoramic views over the Three-Lakes Region, the Jura and the Alps as they walk through the smallest of Switzerland’s wine-growing estates.

dist12 km
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asce440 m
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desc440 m
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dura3h 30m
  • land

    Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a vineyard

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How to get to Sentier historique du Vully

Fastest connection from Murten/Morat to Sugiez: 6m
Murten/Morat (08:48)
S21 (6m)
Sugiez (08:54)
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Fribourg en diagonale

Minimum travel time: 13m to Greng, Schlossallee

From the Pays de Gruyère to the Three Lakes Region and through the canton's principle tourist resorts of Gruyères, Fribourg and Murten. Discover typical Swiss landscapes: Alpine foothills and the agricultural, rolling hills of the Mittelland.

dist68 km
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asce1650 m
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desc1950 m
  • land

    Landscape: With panoramic views

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How to get to Fribourg en diagonale

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Fribourg en diagonale, Stage 3/3

Minimum travel time: 13m to Greng, Schlossallee

Start in beautifully-conserved, historic Fribourg; off the major traffic routes, through peaceful cultured landscape to the lake shore. Sightseeing attractions along the way: Greng (18th century castle) and a little further on, the obelisk commemorating the Battle of Murten.

dist23 km
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asce420 m
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desc580 m
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dura5h 45m
  • land

    Landscape: Along the water

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How to get to Fribourg en diagonale, Stage 3/3

Fastest connection from Murten/Morat to Greng, Schlossallee: 13m
Walk from Murten/Morat to Murten/Morat, Bahnhof
Murten/Morat, Bahnhof (08:50)
547 (7m)
Greng, Schlossallee (08:57)
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Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 6/32

Minimum travel time: 25m to Neuchâtel

Val de Ruz is proving ideal hiking country. Striking, the numerous village fountains and massive church towers. Engollon has the only murals in Canton Neuchâtel which date back to before the Reformation. Descent to Neuchâtel, with superb views.

dist12 km
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asce200 m
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desc560 m
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dura3h 10m
  • land

    Landscape: With panoramic views

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How to get to Trans Swiss Trail, Stage 6/32

Fastest connection from Murten/Morat to Neuchâtel: 25m
Murten/Morat (08:48)
S21 (25m)
Neuchâtel (09:13)
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Fribourg en diagonale, Stage 2/3

Minimum travel time: 33m to Fribourg/Freiburg

Woodland and meadows will be your guide on the way to the summit of Le Gibloux. The viewing platform offers a 360-degree panorama. Between Posat and the river Glâne, the route follows the Way of St. James through cultural and pastoral landscapes. After that, the rock faces along the river Saane are also striking. This long leg can easily be shortened if need be.

dist35 km
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asce1000 m
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desc1150 m
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dura9h 25m
  • land

    Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views

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How to get to Fribourg en diagonale, Stage 2/3

Fastest connection from Murten/Morat to Fribourg/Freiburg: 33m
Murten/Morat (08:40)
S20 (33m)
Fribourg/Freiburg (09:13)
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