Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Le Brassus

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Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Le Brassus

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Lac de Joux – Lac de Joux loop from Le Brassus

02:22

34.3km

250m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.0 km for 5 m

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Train Station

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5.51 km

Lac de Joux

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful mountain lake in the Jura. Can be cycled around by bike. With me there was unfortunately torrential rain, the circumnavigation I had to cancel.

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5.87 km

Lac de Joux

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Very beautiful lake in the high valley of the Vallée de Joux.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lac_de_Joux

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10.5 km

Technical/steep descent to Lac de Joux

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It's technical mostly due to the loose stones and the steepness, it's a bit narrow as well, but nothing too dangerous, no big steps or roots. If you'd rather avoid …

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13.6 km

Chamois field

Highlight • Natural

This beautiful field is a nice and ludic ride, mostly smooth and not technical (unless muddy), and it's a great place to see closely the nonchalant chamois who feed here a good part of the year.

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14.7 km

Lake Access at Lac Brenet

Highlight • Lake

15.8 km

Entonnoir Martinet

Cave Entrance

16.4 km

Entonnoir, La Cave à Metsire

Cave Entrance

18.3 km

Le Pont

Highlight • Settlement

Pretty village to the north of Lac de Joux, right on the water's edge with its boats and its beach. Note that it is one of the rare places in …

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18.6 km

Lac de Joux

Highlight • Lake

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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