Gypsera-Eispaläste-Weg

Towers, grottos and palaces, just like a faraway land in a fairytale. Yet we are not in the East, but in Schwarzsee in the Fribourg Pre-Alps. This walk will transport both young and old to another world.

The roughly four-kilometre winter hike begins at the Schwarzsee, Gypsera bus stop. Shortly after the start, the route reaches its highest point at around 1,050 metres. Schwarzsee, a lake covering around 0.5 km² in the Fribourg Pre-Alps, lies close to the starting point. The trail then begins a gentle descent between the houses of Schwarzsee.

The built-up area soon gives way to open meadows and pastures. With only a few short counter-climbs, the route gradually loses just over 80 metres in elevation, so most of the trail remains leisurely. Later, the forest draws closer and comes to dominate the surroundings.

After a little over three kilometres, the winter hike passes close to the Eispaläste car park and continues to the houses of Lichtena. The Schwarzsee, Lichtena bus stop is just a few steps from the route. After a little over an hour, the hike ends at the Eispaläste.