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Espace Mittelland
Fribourg
Sarine District
Fribourg - Freiburg

Rossens Dam – Zaehringen Bridge loop from Fribourg/Freiburg

Hard

4.8

(8)

57

riders

Rossens Dam – Zaehringen Bridge loop from Fribourg/Freiburg

03:08

45.1km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 23.7 km for 202 m

After 43.0 km for 74 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

12.3 km

Sacred Heart Chapel of Posieux

Highlight • Religious Site

The Sacré-Coeur chapel is a chapel located in the village of Posieux, on the territory of the commune of Hauterive.

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2

23.8 km

Rossens Dam

Highlight • Monument

Imposing Rossens dam which forms Lake Gruyère. Height 83m. The water is transported to the Hauterive power station by a penstock in order to be processed.

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3

36.0 km

Ärgera - Idyllic River

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Also good for a little snack break!

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4

38.7 km

Pierrafortscha

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Nice block in Senseoberland.

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5

41.7 km

Great view of Fribourg with the bridges and the cathedral.

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6

42.6 km

Zaehringen Bridge

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The Zaehringen bridge, built in 1924, connects the Schoenberg district to the Bourg district. Take a break during your crossing to admire St. Nicholas Cathedral and the Bern Bridge.

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7

43.0 km

St. Nicholas Cathedral (Fribourg)

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The huge cathedral with its detailed bell tower is probably the most striking building in the city. The Gothic Cathedral of St. Nicholas was built in several stages between 1283 …

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43.6 km

Pont de Saint-Jean

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The Saint-Jean bridge was built shortly before 1259 and completed the system of bridges in the Lower Town. It was not possible to cross the Stalden – the historic link …

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45.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

6.38 km

4.52 km

567 m

260 m

141 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

10.5 km

538 m

225 m

201 m

175 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (780 m)

Lowest point (540 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

20°C

9°C

7 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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