To the memorial of the Battle of Laupen

Until the end of 2009, Laupen Castle was the seat of the district governor's office of the district of Laupen. At the starting point at the railway station, follow the signs for Saanebrücke. After a short stretch along the Sense, you come to the confluence of the Sense and Saane rivers. This is sometimes associated with the German-French language border and referred to as the Röstgraben. This is no longer the case here: both sides of the Saane are Bernese territory and Bernese German is spoken. On the right bank path or close to the river, the hike leads past the Saane bridge in the direction of Gümmenen. Shortly before the railway viaduct, turn right towards Flüelemüli. The hiking trail now runs alongside a stream. After leaving the forest, you reach Flüelemüli. It is worth taking a look at the large waterwheel here. At the next junction, continue uphill towards Spengelried and Süri. The road takes you to the hamlet of Spengelried with its sedate farmhouses. Now turn right towards Süri, follow the signpost on the right towards Laupen and walk along the edge of the forest. At the next fork, go straight on into the forest. From here, follow the signpost to Brambergdenkmal. A little later, after leaving the forest, you come across the monument. It commemorates the Battle of Laupen, in which the Bernese defeated the Habsburgs and Fribourgs in 1339. From here, the route continues in the direction of Laupen. The destination is reached through forest, along field paths and on hard-surfaced roads. The descent reveals Laupen and its 12th century castle. The little town is well worth a visit and there are several restaurants to stop off at.