Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Murten 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 Murten/Morat 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.
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.
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| Murten/Morat (08:48) | |
| S21 (25m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:13) |
| Neuchâtel (09:22) | |
| IC5 (20m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:42) |
| Biel/Bienne Magglingenb.(Funi) (09:57) | |
| 22 (6m) | |
| Magglingen/Macolin (10:03) |
| Magglingen, Seilbahn (10:10) | |
| 79 (3m) | |
| Magglingen, End der Welt (10:13) |
Cross-country skiing in the upper Emmental surrounded by unspoiled hills. Lined with wooded slopes, this flat trail winds its way along the valley floor between Langnau and Trubschachen, following the Ilfis river. Impressive Emmental farmhouses are dotted along both sides of the cross-country skiing trail.
4.5 kmTour published by:
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| Murten/Morat (08:44) | |
| S52 (42m) | |
| Bern (09:26) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (29m) | |
| Langnau i.E. (10:05) |
| Langnau i.E., Bahnhof (10:09) | |
| 285 (2m) | |
| Bärau, Schwimmbad (10:11) |
Cross-country skiing in the upper Emmental through the typical, scattered villages. The trail follows the Trueb river, climbing up the valley towards the Napf mountain and then through Trub to Trubschachen. From the trail, you can see Emmental farmhouses and hillsides peppered with woodland and open fields.
8.9 kmTour published by:
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| Murten/Morat (08:44) | |
| S52 (42m) | |
| Bern (09:26) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (36m) | |
| Trubschachen (10:12) |
| Trubschachen, Bahnhof (10:16) | |
| 284 (1m) | |
| Trubschachen, Oelibrücke (10:17) |
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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| Murten/Morat (08:48) | |
| S21 (25m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:13) |
| Neuchâtel (09:22) | |
| IC5 (20m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:42) |
| Biel/Bienne (09:47) | |
| RE4 (25m) | |
| St-Imier (10:12) |
| St-Imier, gare (10:17) | |
| 121 (7m) | |
| Le Plan-Marmet (10:24) |
Go cross-country skiing in the home patch of an Olympic medal winner: the local trail of skiing legend Sepp Haas is nestled in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. Skiers enjoy extensive views of the impressive karst terrain at the foot of the Schrattenfluh.
31.9 kmTour published by:
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| Murten/Morat (08:44) | |
| S52 (42m) | |
| Bern (09:26) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (45m) | |
| Escholzmatt (10:21) |
Cross-country skiing south of Lake Thun in the winter wonderland of the Suldtal valley, a nature reserve at the foot of the Morgenberghorn. Enjoy total tranquillity, broken only by the gurgling waters of the Suldbach stream or the wingbeat of a golden eagle.
18.4 kmTour published by:
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| Murten/Morat (08:44) | |
| S52 (42m) | |
| Bern (09:26) |
| Bern (09:34) | |
| IC6 (29m) | |
| Spiez (10:03) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 61 (14m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Alleestrasse (10:22) |
“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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| Murten/Morat (08:44) | |
| S52 (10m) | |
| Kerzers (08:54) |
| Kerzers (09:11) | |
| IR66 (33m) | |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane (09:44) |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane,gare (09:47) | |
| EV1 (25m) | |
| La Chaux-de-F,gare/Av.L-Robert (10:12) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare (10:17) | |
| 304 (7m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, Chasseral (10:24) |
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.
4.6 kmLearn more on
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| Murten/Morat (08:44) | |
| S52 (10m) | |
| Kerzers (08:54) |
| Kerzers (09:11) | |
| IR66 (33m) | |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane (09:44) |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane,gare (09:47) | |
| EV1 (25m) | |
| La Chaux-de-F,gare/Av.L-Robert (10:12) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare (10:22) | |
| 312 (6m) | |
| La Chaux-de-F, Chemin blanc (10:28) |
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.
18.2 kmLearn more on
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| Murten/Morat (08:44) | |
| S52 (10m) | |
| Kerzers (08:54) |
| Kerzers (09:11) | |
| IR66 (33m) | |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane (09:44) |
| Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane,gare (09:47) | |
| EV1 (25m) | |
| La Chaux-de-F,gare/Av.L-Robert (10:12) |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds, gare (10:22) | |
| 303 (6m) | |
| La Chaux-de-F, Abraham-Robert (10:28) |
This moderately difficult trail takes you through forests and pastures, in the heart of the Plateau des Granges and the protected area of the Mouille de La Vraconnaz. Starts and ends at the Hôtel-restaurant de La Grand’Borne.
35.3 kmTour published by:
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| Murten/Morat (08:48) | |
| S21 (25m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:13) |
| Neuchâtel (09:41) | |
| R21 (44m) | |
| Buttes (10:25) |
| Buttes, gare (10:28) | |
| 392 (11m) | |
| La Côte-aux-Fées, garage (10:39) |
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