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Jura-Höhenweg (Chemin des Crêtes du Jura)

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309 km Length
approx. 15 days Duration
11.750 m Elevation gain
11.750 m Elevation loss
1.678 m Highest point
Mar–Oct Best time to go

Overview of the Jura-Höhenweg

Difficulty
Length 309 km
Elevation gain 11.750 m
Elevation loss 11.750 m
Highest Point 1.678 m · La Dôle
Lowest Point 337 m · Brugg
Round Trip No
Walk in both directions Yes

Elevation at a glance

Highest and lowest point, ascent and descent

309 km
11.750 m
11.750 m
La Dôle
1.678 m
Brugg
337 m

Best time to go

March – October
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About the trail

The Jura-Höhenweg runs for a length of 309 kilometers through Switzerland.

The difficulty of the trail is rated as demanding and it usually takes 15 days to walk the Jura-Höhenweg.
Of course, how long it really takes for the trail depends on the experience and fitness of the hikers.

The drinking water supply is on the way no problem, since there are numerous possibilities to fill up the water supplies.
This can be done, for example, at streams, springs, but also at wells or public facilities. However, the water may have to be filtered before drinking!

On the trail food supply is less of an issue. As a rule, you can either buy groceries every day or eat in a hut or restaurant.
Nevertheless, it is important to carry an appropriate supply with you.

You can stay overnight in a tent/tarp and in managed huts.

Wild camping on the trail is a gray area As always, leave behind no traces . Rubbish has to be taken away and nature has to be respected and protected!

Campfires are currently allowed. However, this can change at any time.
Therefore, please be sure to pay attention to public notices and a possible risk of forest fires..
In addition, new fireplaces should never be built, but existing ones should be used.

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Good to know about the Jura-Höhenweg

Dogs are allowed!
Food can be bought daily on the trail
Water is sufficiently available but may need to be filtered
No problem with fear of heights
Also accessible in winter
Campfires are allowed
The path is sufficiently marked
Wild camping on the trail is a gray area
Mobile Internet is not available all over the trail
Fishing not possible
There are bathing opportunities along the way
There is no river to be crossed
You shouldn't meet any bears here
Sections are also accessible

Getting there & route: Jura-Höhenweg

Arrival

You will arrive to Jura-Höhenweg via Zürich Airport.

You can get to Starting point via Train. Duration approx. 3 hours.

Departure

Departure from Jura-Höhenweg is via Zürich Airport.

You can get to the airport per Train. Takes about 1 hours.

Accommodation

  • in a tent/tarp
  • in managed huts

Loneliness

Moderate contact with other people and only occasionally with settlements

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Jura-Höhenweg (Chemin des Crêtes du Jura)

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