THE PROJECT

The Sarine Trails

The Sarine Trails are a collection of walking routes between Rossens and Düdingen, covering over 25 km. They highlight the region’s local heritage and amenities through an immersive and rewarding experience that all can enjoy.

Background to the project

The Sarine Trails project was set up to createa continuous walking path, for everyone to enjoy, between Rossens and Düdingen– a distance of over 25 km. The idea was to develop a network around existingpaths, highlighting heritage attractions and local amenities such as restaurants, hotels and shops. The well signposted trails are laid out with good facilities andgive visitors an immersive experience in the terroirs offered by the Sarine region. The fil rougeof the project is the river itself, the pulse of the region, that flows northwards through the District.

Under the auspices of the Association régionale de la Sarine, the project took shape following studies carried out during the Sarine District development planning. It showed how fragmented the hikingtrails were and their need for better visibility.

2023–2024

Brainstorming workshops with local stakeholders to define the scope of the project

2024

Conceptualisation of the Sarine Trails

2024–2025

Preparation and layout of the  first themed path and the Internet site

August • 2025

Inauguration of the first themed  path: the Hauterive – La Souche Loop

August • 2026 

Inauguration of the Sarine Trails’ core route and new themed paths Core trail to be included among SwitzerlandMobility routes

2027–2030

Development of new themed paths

Evolution

The evolving Sarine Trails project is like astory of the District, being told chapter by chapter. Each year, new themed paths will be added to the core route, a little like new parts being added toan ever-growing book. This continuing composition presents the region throughits terroirs – or its sense of place – weaving links between different eras. At its every new stage, from yesteryear to today, visitors dive deeper into the heart and soul of the District.

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