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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Cycling Highlight
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 …
Tip by Willem VS
Cycling Highlight
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.
Tip by Johanna
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Hiking Highlight
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.
Tip by Brügger
Cycling Highlight
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 …
Tip by Road&Gravel
Cycling Highlight
Saint-Sulpice is a district in the west of Lausanne.
Saint-Sulpice is also home to the Église Saint-Sulpice, a beautiful church dating back to the 12th century. This church is one …
Tip by Willem VS
Cycling Highlight (Segment)
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.
Tip by Oliver
Hiking Highlight
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.
Tip by ThomasKB
Hiking Highlight
It's much quieter down here than at the summit and you still have a great view. Very nice spot.
Tip by Brügger
Cycling Highlight
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.
Tip by Mattia
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