Hiking in Switzerland
Migros

ViaJacobi
Section 14 Fribourg–Romont (FR)

The city of Fribourg with its numerous historic references to St James and the St James pilgrims would be worth the journey on its own. The pilgrims’ path leads over the St Apolline bridge and through the varied landscape of the Glâne to Romont.
Stages Places 
Facts worth knowing about the places along the route.

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Freiburg (Fribourg)
Romont FR

Arrival / return travel 
Our recommendations for arrival by public transport.
Timetable Public transport stops and route
Fribourg Show on map
Romont Show on map

Diversion due to blockage of the bridge between Autigny and Farvagny  
Renovation work on the bridge between Autigny and Farvagny, from 07.06.2010 until 12.07.2010, impede the passage on the route 4 ViaJacobi. Please take note of the local signposting. Thank you for your understanding.

Details, see map (PDF)
Length30 km

 Hiking time Fribourg–Romont (FR): 7 h 45 min
Romont (FR)–Fribourg: 7 h 35 min

 Height differenceFribourg–Romont (FR): 720 m
Romont (FR)–Fribourg: 580 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

 SignalizationFor hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts.


Map of route

Enlarged map

Height profile  

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International routes

The route is part of the international Route of St. James

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Accommodation

Overnight accommodation along the route
List of accommodation partners (3)

Bookable offers

Offers for the route
Our offers (2)

Official guides / maps

Your companion for the route (5)

International routes

The route is part of the international Route of St. James

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Cultural information

The route is part of the Cultural Routes of Switzerland

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Information for pilgrims

Of interest to pilgrims

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Places of interest

Places of interest along the route
List of places of interest (7)



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