Hiking in Switzerland
Migros

ViaJacobi
Section 20 Genève–Genève (Grenze)

The city of Genève is followed by surprisingly lovely countryside on the way to the Swiss border. The Compesières fortress, seat of an Order of the Knights of St John until the French Revolution in 1798, is now a museum on the Maltese Order.
Stages Places 
Facts worth knowing about the places along the route.

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Geneva

Arrival / return travel 
Our recommendations for arrival by public transport.
Timetable Public transport stops and route
Genève Show on map

Diversion Genève due to construction work  
The construction of the Cornvin - Bernex tramline, lasting until 2011, will result in disruptions on the ViaJacobi (Cornavin railway station - Bel-Air). Negotiation of the section (see map) remains assured but signalization may be temporarily incomplete.

Details, see map (PDF)

Length9 km

 Hiking time Genève–Genève (Grenze): 2 h 20 min
Genève (Grenze)–Genève: 2 h 10 min

 Height differenceGenève–Genève (Grenze): 170 m
Genève (Grenze)–Genève: 80 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: easy

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


Map of route

Enlarged map

Height profile  

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International routes

The route is part of the international Route of St. James

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Accommodation

Overnight accommodation along the route
List of accommodation partners (5)

Bookable offers

Offers for the route
Our offers (1)

Official guides / maps

Your companion for the route (4)

International routes

The route is part of the international Route of St. James

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Cultural information

The route is part of the Cultural Routes of Switzerland

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Information for pilgrims

Of interest to pilgrims

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Places of interest

Places of interest along the route
List of places of interest (15)



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