Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Biel/Bienne by public transport. From romantic forest tracks to scenic high-altitude loops, there’s something for every level of Nordic skier.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Biel/Bienne to make your planning easier. Make sure to visit the map to explore all cross-country skiing areas and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Set in the Jura highlands near the watchmaking town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, this area offers rolling terrain through open pastures and wooded sections. The high plateau provides reliable snow conditions and sweeping views across the Franco-Swiss border region.
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| Biel/Bienne (08:47) | |
| RE4 (41m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:28) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:31) | |
| R20 (2m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges (09:33) |
Home to Switzerland's national sports centre, this resort above Biel/Bienne in the Jura foothills combines athletic heritage with forest trails. The terrain attracts both recreational skiers and those with a more competitive mindset seeking structured training conditions.
12.5 kmLearn more on
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| Biel/Bienne Magglingenb.(Funi) (08:42) | |
| 22 (8m) | |
| Magglingen/Macolin (08:50) |
| Magglingen, Seilbahn (09:10) | |
| 79 (3m) | |
| Magglingen, End der Welt (09:13) |
Set in the Jura mountains near the UNESCO-listed watchmaking city, this compact area provides a gateway to Nordic skiing amid pastoral highland scenery. The rolling terrain and open meadows characterise this modest network suitable for shorter outings.
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| Biel/Bienne (08:47) | |
| RE4 (41m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:28) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare (09:52) | |
| 312 (6m) | |
| La Chaux-de-F, Chemin blanc (09:58) |
On the Chasseral ridge, high above the lakes, this cross-country skiing track leads through varied scenery that is very typical of the Bernese Jura. It boasts fantastic panoramic views of Lake Neuchâtel, the plateau and the Alps.
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| Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare (08:50) | |
| 70 (29m) | |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin, Le Grillon (09:19) |
“Cross-country skiing at the gateway to the town”. Used to practising a physical activity during their mid-day break, many staff employed by the local watchmaking firms down tools and put on their skis.
17.3 kmTour published by:
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| Biel/Bienne (08:47) | |
| RE4 (41m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:28) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare (09:32) | |
| 302 (4m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, Marché (09:36) |
This route, which starts from the Mont-Crosin pass, follows the ridge towards la Bise de Cortébert where you will take the same path but in the opposite direction. The view over the Chasseral massif and the closeness of the wind turbines make the detour worthwhile.
24.2 kmTour published by:
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| Biel/Bienne (08:47) | |
| RE4 (25m) | |
| St-Imier (09:12) |
| St-Imier (funiculaire) (09:35) | |
| 2020 (4m) | |
| Mont-Soleil (funiculaire) (09:39) |
The people of this region have cross-country skiing in their blood. They are used to extreme cold and in times gone by, children would ski to school. No wonder this valley is still a breeding ground for champions.
85.8 kmTour published by:
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| Biel/Bienne (08:47) | |
| RE4 (41m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:28) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:31) | |
| R20 (9m) | |
| Le Locle (09:40) |
| Le Locle, gare/centre ville (09:45) | |
| 381 (6m) | |
| Le Prévoux, Haut du Prévoux (09:51) |
Varied circular route under the crest of the Gisliflue in the Jura mountains of Aargau. Partly through the wood, and partly along the wood's edge, the route provides magnificent views over the Jura mountains close by to the entire Alpine range.
9.6 kmTour published by:
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| Biel/Bienne (08:45) | |
| IC5 (44m) | |
| Aarau (09:29) |
| Aarau, Bahnhof (09:36) | |
| 135 (15m) | |
| Staffelegg, Passhöhe (09:51) |
This magnificent route between the Cantons of Berne and Neuchâtel boasts a unique panorama over the plateau and the Alps. On a clear day you can even see the peak of Mont Blanc in the far distance.
23.3 kmTour published by:
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| Biel/Bienne (08:47) | |
| RE4 (41m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds (09:28) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare (09:40) | |
| 370 (14m) | |
| Vue-des-Alpes (09:54) |
Whether it’s a leisurely stroll or fast-paced cross-country skiing – on Mount Weissenstein above Solothurn, everyone can escape the fog of the Swiss Plateau and enjoy marvellous views.
3 kmTour published by:
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| Biel/Bienne (08:45) | |
| IC5 (14m) | |
| Solothurn (08:59) |
| Solothurn, Hauptbahnhof (09:04) | |
| 1 (15m) | |
| Oberdorf SO, Endhalt (09:19) |
| Oberdorf SO (Talstation) (09:49) | |
| 2026 (12m) | |
| Weissenstein (10:01) |
