Fribourg Canton, Ecuvillens
Distance: 8.15 km.
Walking time: 1h 45 min
Elevation gain: 233 m.
Access: Car or bus.
Parking: behind Auberge Communale d'Ecuvillens.
It was a very peaceful local walk and we would recommend it. Every time we start hiking from Ecuvillens, our little toddler is very joyful because he gets to see a lot of cows. While walking through the forest nearby the river, there was a few moments where we felt the nature looked magical, mainly thanks to the small flowers surrounding the pathway.
The beginning of this hike is through field roads until reaching single tracks in the forest. The pathway took us through the ruins of the castle Sires de Glâne, however there is a lot to see. Nature took over majority of left over stone walls. There is an information board telling the tale of the castle. Later, the trail took us through a wooden bridge, which allowed pretty views at the river and large rocks. There are also a few Vita Parcours spots with information boards encouraging some physical exercises and stretches. When we reached the motorway, we felt slightly confused of which pathway to take and the walk wasn't marked very well. About a half of the return trip was exposed in the fields.
More information about this hike can be found on Randonnes Pedestres website here.
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