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The Top 20 Lakes in the Jura Mountains

Looking to visit the best lakes in the Jura Mountains? 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 Jura Mountains’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!

Last updated: December 2, 2025

Étang de la Gruère

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The Etang de la Gruère nature reserve is a paradise for nature lovers. Opt for a morning hike to enjoy the calm, and to observe the rising mists over the water.

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Chasseral Summit and Viewpoint

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If the visibility is good, you have a fantastic 360-degree panorama with views over the Alps, the Lake District and the three lakes of Biel, Murten and Neuchâtel.

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Three Lakes Viewpoint

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At the Trois Lacs belvedere you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama and discover a very special characteristic of these three lakes: their whitish rim. This "chalk mud" is a specificity …

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Hagneck Canal Mouth

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It has been a place worth seeing since the estuary was renatured.

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Klingnau reservoir - observation tower

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The Klingnau Reservoir is an artificially dammed lake in the Swiss canton of Aargau. It lies in the Jura north of the so-called water castle of Switzerland, on the lower …

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Klingnau Hydroelectric Power Plant and Reservoir

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The Klingnau power plant (KRA) is a run-of-river power plant on the Aare, between the Aargau municipalities
Klingnau and Koblenz. The power plant is owned by the stock corporation Aarekraftwerk …

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Petit Maclu Lake

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The Grand Maclu, the Lac d'Ilay and the Petit Maclu together form a string of lakes connected by a small stream.
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Douanne/Twann

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Douanne, or Twann in German, is a pretty winegrower's village nestled in the heart of the vineyards on the shore of Lake Biel.

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Lac de Joux

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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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Lake Biel Vineyards Trail

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Note from Talos: well, the signs are from the previous century. The route is now a popular tour for hikers as well as cyclists. Don't worry, there are no 'reprisals' to fear ...

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