Switzerland · Long-distance path

Freiburger Voralpenweg

A long-distance path in Switzerland: 72 km (45 mi) with 4,429 m of ascent, about 5 days on foot.

Distance: 72 km (45 mi)
Ascent: 4,429 m
Days: 5
High point: 1,910 m

The line is OpenStreetMap's mapping of the route (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), via Waymarked Trails, with heights from a 30 m terrain model. Check the current official route before a long trip: diversions and permitted paths change. See the source.

Move along the height chart to see each point on the map.

The trail

The Freiburger Voralpenweg is Swiss national route 78, from Fribourg to Château-d'Oex through the Fribourg Prealps. SwitzerlandMobility gives 73 km; the line here, from OpenStreetMap, measures 72 km.

Stages

A suggested split into 5 days of about 14.4 km (8.9 mi). Each day ends at the town or village on the way nearest to an equal share of the distance, or at a hotel or hostel where there is none. These are not the official stages: check where you can stay before you book.

Day 1 Fribourg to Plaffeien 19.6 km · 19.6 km from the start
Day 2 Plaffeien to Schwarzsee 10.2 km · 30 km from the start
Day 3 Schwarzsee to Jaun 11.9 km · 42 km from the start
Day 4 Jaun to Soldatenhaus 6.2 km · 48 km from the start
Day 5 Soldatenhaus to Château-d'Oex 24 km · 72 km from the start

Summits on the way

Fofenhubel 917 m · 12.9 km from the start
1657 · 39 km from the start

Tops within 300 m of the line. Summits from OpenStreetMap.

Start and finish

Start: near Fribourg, Sarine District. 46.80318, 7.15135

Finish: near Château-d'Oex, Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District. 46.47496, 7.13326

Directions to the start

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To the finish: Google Maps · Apple Maps

Places to stay

Rooms in the towns and villages along the way:

Fribourg, Sarine District · The start Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Plaffeien, Sensebezirk · After day 1 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Schwarzsee, Sensebezirk · After day 2 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Jaun, Gruyère District · After day 3 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Soldatenhaus, Gruyère District · After day 4 Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →
Château-d'Oex, Riviera-Pays-d'Enhaut District · The finish Booking.com → Expedia → Hotels.com →

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Paths change, and the weather decides the day. The line comes from the source named under the map and the heights from a terrain model, so treat the figures as a guide. Check for diversions before you go, take a map, check the forecast, and turn back if it isn't right.