How many hiking trails are listed in Neuchâtel?

The directory currently includes 113 quality-checked routes in Neuchâtel, covering 425 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Neuchâtel?

Jura Crest Trail currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Via Cluny Variante Morteau Etape 2 and Via Cluny Variante Morteau Etape 1 before choosing.

When should you hike in Neuchâtel?

June to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy in Neuchâtel?

26 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

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Hiking trails in Neuchâtel

113 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 425 km. The average route is 3.8 km with 157 m (515 ft) of recorded ascent.

113
Trails: 425
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 1.6k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 26 easy (23%), 80 moderate (71%) and 7 hard or expert (6%). No routes in this set are currently classified 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 (40), mountain (13), coastal (3), panoramic viewpoint (2). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,570 m (5,151 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, Via Cluny Variante Morteau Etape 1 currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

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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

11.1 km

Trans Swiss Trail

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

225 m

Trans Swiss Trail

6 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.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
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
Via Cluny Variante Morteau Etape 1	27.5 km	643 m	7 hr 5 min	Point to point
Jura Crest Trail	22.2 km	479 m	5 hr 33 min	Point to point
L'Orlogeur	27.2 km	700 m	7 hr 5 min	Point to point
Trans Swiss Trail	11.1 km	225 m	2 hr 39 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.