Neuchâtel, Switzerland
Hiking trails near La Chaux-de-Fonds
132 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 1.1k km. The average route is 8.7 km with 259 m (850 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 132
- Trails
- 40 km
- Search radius
- 23
- Easy routes
- 3.3 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 23 easy (17%), 80 moderate (61%) and 29 hard or expert (22%). 1 routes (1%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.
The most frequent route tags are forest (51), mountain (23), coastal (4), canyon and gorge (2). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,593 m (5,226 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Jura Crest Trail, Via Cluny Variante Morteau Etape 2, Jura Crest Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
Choose by the details
How do these routes differ?
A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.
Shortest mapped distance in this sample
13.0 km
Jura Crest TrailCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
138 m
Jura Crest Trail6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.
Return logistics
0 recorded loops
Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jura Crest Trail | 13.0 km | 888 m | 4 hr 2 min | Point to point |
| Via Cluny Variante Morteau Etape 2 | 20.3 km | 619 m | 5 hr 19 min | Point to point |
| Jura Crest Trail | 16.8 km | 138 m | 3 hr 46 min | Point to point |
| Via Cluny Variante Morteau Etape 1 | 27.5 km | 643 m | 7 hr 5 min | Point to point |
| Jura Crest Trail | 19.8 km | 922 m | 5 hr 39 min | Point to point |
| Jura Crest Trail | 18.4 km | 697 m | 4 hr 58 min | Point to point |
Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.
Guides around La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Hiking Trails Under 10 km near La Chaux-de-Fonds86
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km near La Chaux-de-Fonds81
- Moderate Hiking Trails near La Chaux-de-Fonds80
- Dog-Friendly Hikes near La Chaux-de-Fonds51
- Best Forest Hikes near La Chaux-de-Fonds51
- Hard Hiking Trails near La Chaux-de-Fonds29
- Best Mountain Hikes near La Chaux-de-Fonds23
- Easy Hiking Trails near La Chaux-de-Fonds23
- Family-Friendly Hikes near La Chaux-de-Fonds23
- Hiking Trails Over 20 km near La Chaux-de-Fonds10
Frequently asked questions
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How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label
Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.
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Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb
Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.
Read article →Planning your day
Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace
Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.
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