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The Top 20 Lakes in the Vaud

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Vaud? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Vaud’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

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    The Lavaux vineyards are a wine region that extends over a slope of almost 14 kilometres along Lake Geneva and covers an area of almost 900 hectares. The region offers …

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    Lac de Joux is the largest lake in the Jura mountains. You can completely circle it by bike. On the way you can enjoy beautiful beaches and swimming spots for refreshing breaks.

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    At Lac Lioson at 1848m you can plan a wonderful stop if you want to visit Pic Chaussy at 2351m. The color of the lake is simply wonderful when the sun is shining.

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    The Lac de Joux in the Vaud Jura is located at 1000m in the high valley of the same name (Vallée de Joux). The austere beauty and unspoiled nature of …

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    Beautiful section, but you’re sharing the enjoyment with motorists, so be careful. Also there are many racing cyclists about so be prepared to be overtaken by anyone.

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    Interesting atmosphere at the port with a view of Lake Geneva and the partially snow-capped mountains on the other side. Here you have the opportunity to cross over to Evian, for example.

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    A small idyll on the very edge of Lausanne: the Louis Bourget Park. It is named after a doctor, naturalist and ornithologist who, during his lifetime from 1856 to 1913, campaigned for this spot to be declared a nature reserve.

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Last updated:
September 5, 2025

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