House of the Tête de Moine – Bellelay Abbey loop from Reconvilier

House of the Tête de Moine – Bellelay Abbey loop from Reconvilier

Moderate

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House of the Tête de Moine – Bellelay Abbey loop from Reconvilier

02:28

47.6km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.21 km

Col du Fuet

Mountain Pass

8.11 km

House of the Tête de Moine

Highlight • Historical Site

The Maison de la Tête de Moine is a historic outbuilding of the Bellelay Abbey, with an 800-year history. A good deal of background knowledge about the cheese tradition is …

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8.48 km

Bellelay Abbey is a former Premonstratensian monastery in the Bernese Jura in Switzerland, now a psychiatric clinic. It is a heritage site of national significance and the entire former Abbey complex is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.

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11.6 km

Bench With a View of the Jura

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14.5 km

Lajoux Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in 1810, the building was renovated and extensively remodeled by architect Silvio Casagrande, who restored its original appearance, highlighting the elegant network of ceiling beams. 8 stained-glass windows
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21.2 km

Quiet Forest Road

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here you are alone, no cars or motorcyclists. Just lovely

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44.3 km

Christ the King Church, Tavannes

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The Church of Christ the King in Tavannes is notable for its size, which is unusual for the area, and its consistently rectangular design. It stands above the road to …

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