Roman Theater of Aventicum – Avenches Roman Amphitheatre loop from Avenches

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Roman Theater of Aventicum – Avenches Roman Amphitheatre loop from Avenches

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Roman Theater of Aventicum – Avenches Roman Amphitheatre loop from Avenches

03:11

11.3km

240m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Train Station

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553 m

2,000-Year Promenade

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Beautifully landscaped promenade with plantings, an avenue, and some seating areas. The view towards the west, to the Jura mountains, should not be underestimated. Additionally, at the very top, exciting …

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691 m

Tour du Vully

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7.23 km

Bois de Châtel

Forest

7.85 km

View of Lake Murten from Refuge d'Avenches

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Incredible view of Lake Murten, fireplace, tables and cabins

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9.80 km

Roman Amphitheater and Medieval Town of Avenches

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Anyone who "pilgrimages" to the church of Donatyre after visiting the ruins of the Romanesque theater in order to walk from there over the green fields of the surroundings to …

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10.1 km

Roman Theater of Aventicum

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The Roman theater was probably built in the 2nd century AD. Today you can tour the historic site and even have a picnic there.

Further information at aventicum.org/de/monumente/theater

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10.1 km

Roman Theatre Selley in Avenches

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The theater formed a unit with the nearby Cigognier Temple and could hold around 9,000 spectators at the time. Comedies, tragedies and also dances or songs for popular or religious …

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10.4 km

Cigognier Sanctuary

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Built on a podium, the Roman sanctuary consists of a temple and a triple portico - at least that's what it was then. Today, one striking pillar catches your eye. …

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10.8 km

Avenches Roman Amphitheatre

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This town, which dates back to the Romans, has many interesting places. In Roman times, the city of Avenches, then called Aventicum, was the capital of the Helvetic Empire. Some …

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