ViaJacobi

Section 13 Schwarzenburg–Fribourg: 20 km
The trail leads along the Sensegraben, popular recreational area and nature reserve. After the Sodbachbrücke bridge, numerous religious symbols along the wayside are a clear indication that you’ve crossed the border into the Catholic canton of Fribourg.

	Hiking time	Height difference
Schwarzenburg–Fribourg	5 h 20 min	440 m
Fribourg–Schwarzenburg	5 h 30 min	600 m

Requirements
Grade: easy (hiking trail)/Conditions: medium

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Section 14 Fribourg–Romont (FR): 30km
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.

	Hiking time	Height difference
Fribourg–Romont	7 h 45 min	720 m
Romont (FR)–Fribourg	7 h 35 min	580 m

Requirements
Grade: easy (hiking trail)/Conditions: difficult

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Section 15 Romont (FR)–Moudon: 15 km
The boundary between cantons Fribourg and Vaud is crossed over a ridge with sweeping views as far as Curtilles on both sides. A riverside path follows the Broye. The parish church in Moudon with its valuable choir stalls is well worth a visit.

	Hiking time	Height difference
Romont (FR)–Moudon	3 h 45 min	200 m
Moudon–Romont (FR)	4 h 00 min	460 m

Requirements
Grade: easy (hiking trail)/Conditions: easy

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Section 32 Fribourg (Villars-sur-Glâne)–Payerne:22 km
On the Via Jacobi to Payerne, a St James’ cross erected in 1981 at the edge of the Belle-Croix forest has an eventful past. The distinctive sunken paths in this forest are evidence of the medieval link from Freiburg toPayerne.

	Hiking time	Height difference
Villars-sur-Glâne–Payerne	5 h 30 min	320 m
Payerne–Villars-sur-Glâne	5 h 40 min	500 m

Requirements
Grade: easy (hiking trail)/Conditions: medium

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