Romont Castle – Romont Old Town loop from Romont

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Romont Castle – Romont Old Town loop from Romont

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Romont Castle – Romont Old Town loop from Romont

03:08

10.9km

270m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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3.84 km

Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens Church, Mézières

Highlight • Religious Site

The Church of Saint-Pierre-aux-liens (1937-1939), designed by architect Fernand Dumas, is one of the major buildings of the Saint-Luc Group and a testament to its ambitions to revive sacred art. The architect planned the almost exclusive use of glass for the interior design. The altars, communion table, pulpit, and chandeliers were made by the Labouret workshop in Paris, which, along with glassmakers François Décorchemont and Félix Gaudin, invented the glass slab (1928). The church choir is adorned with a vast composition by Emilio Maria Beretta that covers the entire wall of the flat chevet. This glass painting depicts the deliverance of Saint Peter by an angel who frees him from prison. The non-figurative stained-glass windows were designed by Yoki (alias Émile Aebischer) and created in collaboration with glassmaker Michel Eltschinger. They used two different techniques: the rose window of the gallery (1969) is made of glass slabs, while the stained-glass windows of the nave are made of lead mesh, of variable width (1979).

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6.59 km

View of Romont

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From here you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of Romont, which lies on a hill and is surrounded by a wide forest and meadow landscape.

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8.52 km

Abbey of La Fille-Dieu

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The abbey is located directly on the Way of St. James. If you want, you can spend the night here, stroll through the gardens or buy the delicious specialties specially produced in the monastery shop.

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9.76 km

Romont Glass Museum

Highlight • Monument

In the museum you will find exhibitions and collections related to glass art. In addition to glass painting, reverse glass painting, glass objects and graphic works, you will also find tools and materials needed for glass processing here.

You can find more information at vitromusee.ch/de/aktuell.html.

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9.89 km

Romont Castle

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A beautiful castle, with free access to the battlements. Inside is the Glass Museum and a café.

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10.1 km

Romont Castle and Collegiate Church

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Beautiful medieval village with a gorgeous castle. Ideal for a walk after a day on the bike!

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10.1 km

Romont Old Town

Highlight • Historical Site

The beautiful city of Romont offers countless photo opportunities and was founded in the Middle Ages. The location on a hill, embedded in vast forests and fields, is unique. The many attractions such as the castle, the massive city walls or the Gothic church make Romont a worthwhile destination. Strolling through the narrow streets is a great experience.

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10.3 km

Collegiate Church of the Assumption of Mary, Romont

Highlight • Religious Site

A little closer to heaven.
The collegiate church of Romont dates from the 13th and 15th centuries. It is dedicated to the Assumption of Mary. In the choir, there is choir stall furniture, whose wooden seats were formerly reserved for the clergy. The decoration of the oak and walnut furniture is remarkable. It is said that the fantastic figures in the lower parts inspired John Howe for "The Lord of the Rings". The collegiate church alone tells a story of stained glass with incredible works from the Middle Ages. Source: fribourg.ch/de/romontregion/architektur-und-denkmaeler/stiftskirche

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