Scenic Hikes from Estavayer-le-Lac

Discover a diverse range of hiking trails accessible by public transport from Estavayer-le-Lac. From the rolling hills of the Fribourg Pre-Alps to the rugged Jura mountains, these routes offer something for every hiker. Explore medieval towns, serene lakes, and impressive natural wonders like the Creux du Van cirque.

The following hikes are listed in order of travel time from Estavayer-le-Lac, making it easy to plan your next adventure. Check out the map to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.

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Freiburger Voralpenweg, Stage 1/5

Minimum travel time: 40m to Fribourg/Freiburg, Pl. Gare

The hilly and varied route offers panoramic views of the Fribourg Pre-Alps, the Mittelland and the Jura. The medieval university town of Fribourg, small hamlets with impressive sacred buildings and farmhouses and finally, the Gantrisch Nature Park enrich the hike.

20.0km

780m

560m

5h 35m

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Jura Crest Trail, Stage 13/16

Minimum travel time: 55m to Ballaigues, cure

Typical Jura: fa river, its spring in a nearby grotto, then a hike along a mountain with wonderful views and lastly two lakes with no visible outlets. So characteristic of the Vallée de Joux, cradle of many world-renowned luxury watches.

18.0km

900m

760m

5h 35m

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Jura Crest Trail, Stage 12/16

Minimum travel time: 55m to Ballaigues, cure

Not far from the Swiss-French border, the trail crosses the Aiguilles de Baulmes ridge with a view of the alps and continues through the magnificent Vaud Jura with its enchanting pastures. The trees and rocks here could tell many a tale of smuggling.

18.0km

840m

1050m

5h 45m

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Jura Crest Trail, Stage 11/16

Minimum travel time: 1h 3m to Ste-Croix

Hiking up from Les Rochats to the Chasseron, look down over Lake Neuchâtel and, further south, Lake Geneva. More than 250 km of high mountain peaks can be seen on the horizon. Cross expansive pasturelands to reach the hometown of music boxes and nickelodeons.

18.0km

780m

880m

5h 25m

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Sentier du Mont d'Or

Minimum travel time: 1h 5m to Vallorbe

The hike from Vallorbe to Mont d'Or offers an exceptional panorama: Chasseron, Suchet, Lake Neuchâtel, Joux Valley and Lake St Point.

13.0km

860m

4h 40m

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Sentier des Statues

Minimum travel time: 1h 8m to Les Hauts-Geneveys

Discover the beauties of the Jura through a fantastic crest trail offering exceptional panoramic views from the Mont-Blanc to the Säntis and from the Chasseron to the Vosges. The hike ends with a path edged with tall wooden statues as well as numerous benches and a well fitted out picnic place.

12.0km

680m

620m

3h 50m

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Jura Crest Trail, Stage 7/16

Minimum travel time: 1h 17m to Frinvillier, village

From the low-lying Schüss Valley to the crest of the Bernese Jura. An almost constant, yet comfortable climb to scale the Chasseral, already seen from afar. Sensational panoramic view with the Mittelland lakes: a feast for the eyes.

17.0km

1350m

300m

5h 45m

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Weissenstein-Passwang-Weg, Stage 1/2

Minimum travel time: 1h 20m to Solothurn, Hauptbahnhof

This trail begins in Solothurn and takes you through the mystical Verenaschlucht (Verena Gorge) and up to the Weissenstein with its traditional spa hotel and breathtaking panoramic views. The trail then descends steeply down into Thal and on to Welschenrohr.

14.0km

900m

660m

5h 0m

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Sentier du Creux du Van

Minimum travel time: 1h 23m to Noiraigue

This hike will bring you to the impressive natural rock cirque Creux du Van. This regional icon has been created by the eroding power of water and ice centuries ago. On top, a breathtaking panoramic view is expecting the hiker. It is also a nature reservation area.

14.0km

780m

4h 35m

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ViaBerna, Stage 4/20

Minimum travel time: 1h 23m to Magglingen/Macolin

The resort of Les Prés-d’Orvin can be reached via Mont Sujet. With one last Jura fold after Magglingen, the place where the Swiss Federal Institute of Sport is located has to be climbed at the end. The reward: a wide view of the Jura border lakes, the Swiss Plateau and the Alps.

17.0km

780m

5h 0m

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