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.
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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.
20km
780m
560m
5h 35m
Landscape: With panoramic views
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (39m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg |
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.
18km840m1050m5h 45mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains, gare | |
| (30m) | |
| 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.
18km900m760m5h 35mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains, gare | |
| (30m) | |
| Ballaigues, cure |
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.
18km780m880m5h 25mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (35m) | |
| Ste-Croix |
The hike from Vallorbe to Mont d'Or offers an exceptional panorama: Chasseron, Suchet, Lake Neuchâtel, Joux Valley and Lake St Point.
13km860m860m4h 40mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains, gare | |
| (39m) | |
| Vallorbe, poste |
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.
12km680m620m3h 50mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (20m) | |
| Neuchâtel |
| Neuchâtel | |
| (19m) | |
| Les Hauts-Geneveys |
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.
17km1350m300m5h 45mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (42m) | |
| Biel/Bienne |
| Biel/Bienne | |
| (6m) | |
| Frinvillier-Taubenloch |
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.
14km900m660m5h 0mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (58m) | |
| Solothurn |
The perspiration at the start of this stage is well worth it: the highlight of the tour is the natural rock amphitheatre of Creux du Van, Swiss equivalent of the Grand Canyon. From up here, enjoy a splendid view of Lake Neuchâtel. The trail crosses meadows and woodlands to reach the restaurant of Les Rochats.
13km800m380m4h 10mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (25m) | |
| Auvernier |
| Auvernier | |
| (16m) | |
| Noiraigue |
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.
17km780m780m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Estavayer-le-Lac | |
| (16m) | |
| Yverdon-les-Bains |
| Yverdon-les-Bains | |
| (41m) | |
| Biel/Bienne |
| Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare | |
| (3m) | |
| Biel/Bienne, Magglingenbahn |
| Biel/Bienne Magglingenb.(Funi) | |
| (6m) | |
| Magglingen/Macolin |
