Lake Joux – Le Pont loop from L'Abbaye

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Lake Joux – Le Pont loop from L'Abbaye

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Lake Joux – Le Pont loop from L'Abbaye

01:44

6.82km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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829 m

Lake of Joux

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The largest lake in the Jura mountains, Lake Joux is a paradise for outdoor recreation. In summer, its altitude (1004 m) guarantees a pleasant freshness and the water reaches up …

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2.81 km

Lake Joux

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Beautiful lake, in the middle of the Jura

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2.97 km

Best view of Lac de Joux

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Nice Riviera ambience with a beach and essentials for supply.

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3.35 km

Le Pont

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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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3.41 km

Tradition and Flavors of the Mountain – The Gastronomy Workshop

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Nice hotel with a good restaurant and a large garden. We stayed there on our long-distance hike from Tarifa (Spain) to Switzerland and can highly recommend the hotel and restaurant.

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3.46 km

Vallée de Joux Tourist Office

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Practical starting point for a loop in the Vallée de Joux, located in Le Pont, a few meters from the train station and the lake. You will find the tourist …

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6.40 km

L'Abbaye Lakeside and Wooden Bridge

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L'Abbay is a nice little village with a path along the lake, nice chalet, small wooden bridge, beaches and children playground.

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6.82 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.36 km

2.34 km

974 m

155 m

Surfaces

5.82 km

672 m

257 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 6 November

7°C

1°C

21 %

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Max wind speed: 4.0 km/h

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Comments

January 1, 2025,La balade de la belle époque.🫠 1.1.2025

After this lovely walk, a lovely saying comes to mind: 🤔😊 It is not up to us to add years to our lives, but rather life to our years. 🙏😇 Alexi Carrel 👍

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January 1, 2025,Neujahrsspatziergang im Schnee

A New Year's walk in the glittering snow ❄️✨ is like a gentle start to the new year 🌟 - the cold, clear winter air 🌬️ fills the lungs, while the snow-covered landscape shines in sparkling white under the first rays of sunshine ☀️ of the year and the thoughts calm down. 🕊️😌✨

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