This hike through exquisite, charming countryside is at its best during the height of the grape harvest at Murtensee (Lake Murten), at the end of September / beginning of October. The fall foliage has already begun to slowly change color, the cheerful tones of the grape harvesters ring out everywhere from under the vines, the view is clear and you can see all the way to the Alps. Experience this unique circular hike and round it off preferably with a wonderful fish delicacy in one of the numerous restaurants at the lake.
The range of hills to the north of Lake Murten is not just land that
has been settled since time immemorial - grapes that give superb wines
also ripen on its slopes. A varied hike leads straight across the
vineyards on the hillsides. If you want to obtain information about
this wine region, you can read the information panels by the wayside.
If you love adventure, you can ascend to the sandstone grottos at Mont
Vully. If you just want to enjoy yourself, you can revel in the view of
the lake, hills and towns - and happily anticipate the forthcoming
wine-tasting in Môtier!
Begin of tour: Sugiez
Access starting point: Boat from Neuchâtel or Murten to Sugiez (or train from Neuchâtel)
Point of arrival: Môtier
Access point of arrival: Boat from Môtier back to Murten
Hiking time: 02:00 h
Physical fitness: easy
Difficulty: easy
Difference in elevation: 200 m
Culmination point: 653 m
Season: January - December
Gastronomy: Restaurants in Sugiez und Môtier
Literature: Map 1:25,000, page 1165 "Murten"
Access starting point: Boat from Neuchâtel or Murten to Sugiez (or train from Neuchâtel)
Point of arrival: Môtier
Access point of arrival: Boat from Môtier back to Murten
Hiking time: 02:00 h
Physical fitness: easy
Difficulty: easy
Difference in elevation: 200 m
Culmination point: 653 m
Season: January - December
Gastronomy: Restaurants in Sugiez und Môtier
Literature: Map 1:25,000, page 1165 "Murten"
