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Jura Crest Trail
Section 1 Dielsdorf–Brugg

Gently uphill through vineyards to the small town of Regensberg and Lägern with wonderful views. Then the descent to Baden and to the Gebenstorfer Horn with views of Switzerland’s natural water resources, Brugg on the River Aare and nearby Windisch.
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Dielsdorf
Baden
Brugg AG

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Length25 km

 Hiking time Dielsdorf–Brugg: 7 h 20 min
Brugg–Dielsdorf: 7 h 25 min

 Height differenceDielsdorf–Brugg: 900 m
Brugg–Dielsdorf: 950 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail; Lägerengrat: mountain hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

Helpful hintsBeware: long section, please note overnight accommodation possibility in Baden (www.infobaden.ch)

 SignalizationFor hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts.


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Jura Crest Trail
Section 2 Brugg–Staffelegg

After crossing Brugg old town, the first uphill stretch to the Vier Linden and through forest to the ancient, legendary Linner Linde (linden tree). On uphill through shady forests to the Schenkenberg ruins, seen from afar, and on to Staffelegg.
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Brugg AG
Staffelegg

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Length16 km

 Hiking time Brugg–Staffelegg: 4 h 45 min
Staffelegg–Brugg: 4 h 25 min

 Height differenceBrugg–Staffelegg: 640 m
Staffelegg–Brugg: 380 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: medium

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Jura Crest Trail
Section 3 Staffelegg–Hauenstein

Get to know five passes: Staffelegg, Bänkerjoch, Salhöhe, Schafmatt and lastly the Untere Hauenstein. In between, lots of woodland, many pastures and the rugged Geissfluh vantage point on the border of Baselland.
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Staffelegg
Hauenstein

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Length20 km

 Hiking time Staffelegg–Hauenstein: 6 h 15 min
Hauenstein–Staffelegg: 6 h 10 min

 Height differenceStaffelegg–Hauenstein: 900 m
Hauenstein–Staffelegg: 860 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

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Jura Crest Trail
Section 4 Hauenstein–Balsthal

En route to Belchenfluh, the many buildings and coats of arms are reminders of Swiss defences in two World Wars. Soon follows tiny Bärenwil, on via Tiefmatt to Roggen. Far below, Balsthal greets you with its Neu-Falkenstein castle and paper mill.
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Hauenstein
Balsthal

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Length21 km

 Hiking time Hauenstein–Balsthal: 7 h 0 min
Balsthal–Hauenstein: 7 h 15 min

 Height differenceHauenstein–Balsthal: 1'000 m
Balsthal–Hauenstein: 1'150 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

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Jura Crest Trail
Section 5 Balsthal–Weissenstein

The reward for the steep climb to Höllchöpfli is the views along the high-level hike through forests and meadows. Passing unusual geological features and many mountain restaurants to the Weissenstein – «Solothurn’s balcony».
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Balsthal
Weissenstein b. Solothurn

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Length18 km

 Hiking time Balsthal–Weissenstein: 6 h 35 min
Weissenstein–Balsthal: 5 h 40 min

 Height differenceBalsthal–Weissenstein: 1'250 m
Weissenstein–Balsthal: 460 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

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Jura Crest Trail
Section 6 Weissenstein–Frinvillier

From the roof of Canton Solothurn, with views across the Jura arc to the Mittelland and snow-capped Alps and on through forests and typical Jura meadows. The first third is also a Planetenweg (planet path). Language border at Montagne de Romont.
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Weissenstein b. Solothurn
Frinvillier

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Length24 km

 Hiking time Weissenstein–Frinvillier: 7 h 45 min
Frinvillier–Weissenstein: 8 h 35 min

 Height differenceWeissenstein–Frinvillier: 800 m
Frinvillier–Weissenstein: 1'550 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

Helpful hintsRail/bus/boat: long section, please note bus recommendation No. 257 Plagne–Frinvillier

 SignalizationFor hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts.


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Jura Crest Trail
Section 7 Frinvillier–Chasseral

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.
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Frinvillier
Chasseral

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Length17 km

 Hiking time Frinvillier–Chasseral: 6 h 5 min
Chasseral–Frinvillier: 4 h 50 min

 Height differenceFrinvillier–Chasseral: 1'300 m
Chasseral–Frinvillier: 260 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

Helpful hintsRail/bus/boat: long section, please note bus recommendation No. 256 Frinvillier–Près-d’Orvin

 SignalizationFor hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts.


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Jura Crest Trail
Section 8 Chasseral–Vue des Alpes

A varied hike between the upper St.Imier Valley and the Val de Ruz Valley with the winter-sports resort, Le Pâquier (hometown of ski-ace Didier Cuche). The top of the Vue des Alpes pass is not far from watch metropolis La Chaux-de-Fonds.
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Chasseral
Chézard-St-Martin
Vue des Alpes

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Length20 km

 Hiking time Chasseral–Vue des Alpes: 6 h 0 min
Vue des Alpes–Chasseral: 6 h 20 min

 Height differenceChasseral–Vue des Alpes: 680 m
Vue des Alpes–Chasseral: 1'000 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: medium

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Jura Crest Trail
Section 9 Vue des Alpes–Noiraigue

Enjoy the fantastic panoramic view from the high mountain chain with the Tête de Ran and Mont Racine peaks. The slabs of the rocky spur provide a breathtaking view down to Lac de Neuchâtel, before making the steep descent to Noiraigue.
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Vue des Alpes
Noiraigue

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Length22 km

 Hiking time Vue des Alpes–Noiraigue: 6 h 45 min
Noiraigue–Vue des Alpes: 7 h 25 min

 Height differenceVue des Alpes–Noiraigue: 760 m
Noiraigue–Vue des Alpes: 1'300 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

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Jura Crest Trail
Section 10 Noiraigue–Ste-Croix

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. Over expansive pasturelands to the hometown of music boxes and nickelodeons
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Noiraigue
Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses

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Length32 km

 Hiking time Noiraigue–Ste-Croix: 10 h 35 min
Ste-Croix–Noiraigue: 10 h 10 min

 Height differenceNoiraigue–Ste-Croix: 1'700 m
Ste-Croix–Noiraigue: 1'400 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

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Jura Crest Trail
Section 11 Ste-Croix–Vallorbe

Not far from the Swiss-French border, the trail leads through the splendid Vaud Jura. The trees and rocks here could tell many a tale of smuggling. Old metal crafts and the railway are the focus in Vallorbe.
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Sainte-Croix / Les Rasses
Vallorbe

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Length22 km

 Hiking time Ste-Croix–Vallorbe: 6 h 40 min
Vallorbe–Ste-Croix: 6 h 55 min

 Height differenceSte-Croix–Vallorbe: 760 m
Vallorbe–Ste-Croix: 1'050 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

 SignalizationFor hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts.


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Jura Crest Trail
Section 12 Vallorbe–Le Pont

Typical Jura: first a 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.
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Le Pont

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Length13 km

 Hiking time Vallorbe–Le Pont: 4 h 35 min
Le Pont–Vallorbe: 4 h 10 min

 Height differenceVallorbe–Le Pont: 820 m
Le Pont–Vallorbe: 600 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: medium

 SignalizationFor hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts.


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Jura Crest Trail
Section 13 Le Pont–Col du Marchairuz

The undoubted highlight of this tour through extensive meadowlands is the Mont Tendre, the highest point on the Swiss Jura. The mountain affords views over Canton Vaud and Lac Léman, on clear days extending to the Alps and the blue Vosges.
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Le Pont

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Length20 km

 Hiking time Le Pont–Col du Marchairuz: 6 h 10 min
Col du Marchairuz–Le Pont: 5 h 50 min

 Height differenceLe Pont–Col du Marchairuz: 1'000 m
Col du Marchairuz–Le Pont: 580 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: medium

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Jura Crest Trail
Section 14 Col du Marchairuz–St-Cergue

The trail leads through parkland-like landscape with scattered alpine huts and a lacework of kilometre-long dry stone walling, partly through a nature reserve established in 1972. It’s worth making a short stop to the ruins of an ancient monastery.
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Saint-Cergue

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Length17 km

 Hiking time Col du Marchairuz–St-Cergue: 4 h 55 min
St-Cergue–Col du Marchairuz: 5 h 20 min

 Height differenceCol du Marchairuz–St-Cergue: 480 m
St-Cergue–Col du Marchairuz: 900 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: medium

 SignalizationFor hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts.


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Jura Crest Trail
Section 15 St-Cergue–Nyon

A bleak rock bastion and the lush Lac Léman shores: a pair of contrasts on this tour. After climbing to the top of La Dôle near the national border, the trail leads through forests to vineyards and Nyon, a small town in a superb location.
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Nyon

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Length26 km

 Hiking time St-Cergue–Nyon: 7 h 50 min
Nyon–St-Cergue: 8 h 35 min

 Height differenceSt-Cergue–Nyon: 800 m
Nyon–St-Cergue: 1'450 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: difficult

Helpful hintsRail/bus/boat: long section, please note rail recommendation No. 258 St-Cergue–Nyon

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