Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: December 10, 2025

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Réserve biologique dirigée de la Reculée du Cul des Forges

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Start point

Parking

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2.15 km

Mystical Forest Trail with Views of Les Planches-près-Arbois

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Here it goes constantly up and down through the mossy forest. Attention, it can be slippery!

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4.20 km

Magic moss forest

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6.33 km

Ermitage Viewpoint

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a big view on the Franche-Comté

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12.8 km

Start of Protected Area

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A natural hiking trail along the Cuisance River. This path is flooded during high water.

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13.0 km

Along the river

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Nice hiking trails along La Cuisance

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13.2 km

Tuff Waterfalls

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Located at the end of the Arbois valley, in the Cirque du Fer à Cheval, the Tufs waterfall is a must-see. Its walls, waterfalls and pools create an atmosphere full of charm and mystery.

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15.9 km

La roche aux crocs

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Wonderful views of the valley, including several striking rock formations and Arbois. There's also a summit cross at the highest point.

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17.9 km

Fer à Cheval Viewpoint

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This belvedere is equipped with a small platform and barriers, thus offering hikers a prime perch to admire the Arbois valley and its cliffs from the bottom of the Cirque …

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18.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

4.11 km

4.10 km

2.66 km

215 m

Surfaces

6.02 km

5.49 km

3.53 km

1.89 km

917 m

215 m

Elevation

Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 January

7°C

2°C

69 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Mystical Forest Trail with Views of Les Planches-près-Arbois

Magic moss forest

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