Fribourg · Hiking

Crête du Moléson

1.2 mi
one way
856 ft
climb
6,415 ft
high point
Point to point
route

Crête du Moléson is a 1.2-mile point-to-point route in Fribourg, Switzerland. It runs between about 5,810 ft and 6,420 ft above sea level, with roughly 860 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. It is mapped as a named hiking route, with the sections joined into one trail here. The nearest town is Moléson-sur-Gruyères, about 2.6 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Teysachaux, Le Moléson and Vorgipfel. For camping, Camping le Bivouac is within about 6 miles. There are 7 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Crête du Moléson for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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