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Espace Mittelland
Fribourg
Sarine District
Granges-Paccot

Grandfey Viaduct – Lake Schiffenen loop from Granges-Paccot

Moderate

4.6

(33)

104

hikers

Grandfey Viaduct – Lake Schiffenen loop from Granges-Paccot

03:22

12.3km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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479 m

Grandfey Viaduct

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The Grandfey Viaduct on the railway line from Bern to Freiburg is one of the largest bridges in Switzerland. It was built between 1858 and 1862 and is 334 m …

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1.98 km

Magdalena Hermitage, Räsch

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A hermit's dwelling in the hamlet of Räsch was first mentioned in 1448. The hermit Johann Dupré and his assistant Johann Liecht expanded the rock dwelling to its current size …

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3.85 km

Lake Schiffenen

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Reservoir of the Saane in a beautiful landscape. The lake also marks the language border.

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4.60 km

There are 15 stations along the Schiffenensee that can be played with and tried out. They are part of the "Sensory and Sound Trail" theme trail.

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4.90 km

View of the Schiffenensee

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11.2 km

Glacial Erratic on Four Tree Trunks

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11.4 km

Balliswil Castle

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The castle in the hamlet of Balliswil is a country estate of the Montenach family. The largely intact, impressive ensemble of the country estate consists of a manor house, a …

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11.8 km

The path between the large railway viaduct and the castle in Balliswil leads through a beautiful, old avenue.

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

3.90 km

3.87 km

151 m

Surfaces

4.52 km

3.63 km

2.74 km

768 m

510 m

153 m

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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Monday 18 May

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64 %

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