2026 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship 
Discover the regional route n°59, the „Saanenland–Freiburgerland Route“. From the busy Rhonetal into the craggy limestone Vaud Alps. Over passes to the jet set in Gstaad. The Lac de la Gruyère and old towns of Fribourg and Murten are tempting places to stop. Leisurely finale in Grosse Moos vegetable country to Erlach.
Section 3
Through airy coniferous forests up to Jaun, and down to Lac de la Gruyère. Hills and pastures typify the landscape, spicy cheese and double cream is produced here. The Saane wends its way, carving deep through sandstone cliffs towards Fribourg.
Height difference
Jaun–Fribourg: 480 m
Fribourg–Jaun: 900 m
Requirements
Grade: medium/Conditions: medium
Helpful hints
Beware: busy main roads Jaun–Charmey, Broc–La Roche and Bourgillon–Fribourg.
Properties of the itinerarie
Distance: 51 km
Ascent/Descent: +661m / -1072m
Altitude min./max.: 579m / 1040m
