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Avenches Roman Amphitheatre – Estavayer-le-Lac loop from Estavayer-le-Lac

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Avenches Roman Amphitheatre – Estavayer-le-Lac loop from Estavayer-le-Lac

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Avenches Roman Amphitheatre – Estavayer-le-Lac loop from Estavayer-le-Lac

03:14

52.8km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

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1.20 km

Chenaux Castle

Highlight • Castle

myswitzerland.com/de-de/das-schloss-chenaux.html
Located in the heart of the medieval town of Estavayer, the Château de Chenaux towers over Lake Neuchâtel and the reeds and marshes of the Grande Cariçaie nature reserve.
Open all year round except Mondays

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3.79 km

Mittelland Route No. 5: Estavayer-le-Lac Section

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Always straight ahead on Mittelland route no. 5.

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12.2 km

Great forest-ish off-road

Highlight • Trail

Very nice route! Even when it’s hot outside. You can ride nice forest roads in the shadow! A recommendation!

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18.6 km

Montmagny Water Tower

Highlight • Monument

A narrow staircase leads up in the tower. After the ascent, you will be rewarded with a wonderful panoramic view of Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Murten.

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24.6 km

Beach

25.9 km

Bois Carré

Forest

28.7 km

Avenches Roman Amphitheatre

Highlight • Historical Site

This town, which dates back to the Romans, has many interesting places. In Roman times, the city of Avenches, then called Aventicum, was the capital of the Helvetic Empire. Some of this is still visible today.

For example, the amphitheater, where concerts take place every year. The Roman theater, which is located northeast of the city of Avenches. If you want to find out more about the past of this town, visit the Roman Museum: avenches.ch/de/siteetmuseeromain/museeromain.

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