Mur (Vully) is in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. A stay in Haut-Vully offers nature, sweeping views and archaeological history as tangible themes to explore. A landscaped visitor trail, a hike that returns to its starting point and a picnic area each offer a different focus. Historical winemaking heritage adds another dimension.
Nature and panoramic views
The Chenevières de Guévaux nature reserve is in the village of Mur, on the cantonal border between Vaud and Fribourg, and has a landscaped visitor trail. This excursion focuses on a clearly defined natural area and a purpose-built trail. The trail is a destination in its own right: unlike a hike with several viewpoints, here the nature reserve itself is at the heart of the experience.
The “Rando Découverte – Les Panoramas” hike goes as far as Mur, on the eastern edge of the municipality of Vully-les-Lacs, and then returns to the starting point. Along the way, the route offers views of Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Murten and Lake Biel, as well as the Alps. You can choose between the visitor trail in the nature reserve and a hike with a return to the starting point and several viewpoints, depending on what you want to focus on that day. If your priority is to see a variety of landscapes, this route combines three lakes with the Alps.
Picnic with views of the lake and Jura
The Reservoir picnic area is on a rise on Mont-Vully near Mur. From there, panoramic views extend over Lake Murten and the Jura. The picnic area has a large lawn, as well as four grills and two fire pits. The views and practical facilities make it a distinct way to spend time outdoors. This makes it different both from the trail through the nature reserve and from the hike, with its views of several lakes and the Alps.
Archaeology and the history of winemaking
The Chenevières de Guévaux I archaeological settlement near Mur is attributed to the Early Bronze Age on the basis of archaeological finds and dendrochronological dating. Dendrochronological dating determines age by examining tree rings. The settlement’s exceptionally good state of preservation also has a specific explanation: it is attributed to alluvial deposits and sand, particularly molasse sand, at the foot of Mont Vully. For travellers interested in history, this site combines a specific period with an account of the conditions that contributed to its preservation.
The history of winemaking can also be traced through specific details. The historic Château de Mur wine estate included a winemaker’s house and two cellars used for winemaking. Historically, 3.3 hectares of vineyards were leased to the Wacker family. These details describe different aspects of the estate at the time: the winemaker’s house, the cellars used for processing and the vineyards. The history of wine thus complements the nature and archaeology themes with another perspective on Mur’s past.
Plan your hotel search around your interests
When searching for hotels in Haut-Vully, you can first decide which discoveries you want to shape your stay: the visitor trail in the nature reserve, the hike and its panoramic views, a picnic area, or archaeological history and historical winemaking. If sweeping views are your priority, the hike offers a different perspective from the view of Lake Murten and the Jura at the picnic area.
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