If you are looking for a great adventure in the heart of the Jura, you should visit the Creux de Glace, a natural hole that hosts a small glacier all year round. The bottom of the hole is approximately 40 meters deep and 30 meters wide. The walls bear historical inscriptions left by the Anabaptists who exploited iron ore there in the 16th century. The Creux de Glace was also used as a natural refrigerator by local farmers until the mid-20th century.

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1. Chemin du Chasseral via le creux de Glace — loop from l'hôtel du Chasseral

13.6km

04:04

410m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Hotel Chasseral – Combe Grède Gorge loop from Chasseral

17.8km

06:16

820m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Elevation 1,370 m

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Monday 2 February

5°C

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85 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Berner Jura, Bern, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland

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Creux de Glace — Subterranean Glacier

1. Chemin du Chasseral via le creux de Glace — loop from l'hôtel du Chasseral

2. Hotel Chasseral – Combe Grède Gorge loop from Chasseral

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