Mont Soleil Wind Farm – View of the Chasseral loop from Mont-Tramelan

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Mont Soleil Wind Farm – View of the Chasseral loop from Mont-Tramelan

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Mont Soleil Wind Farm – View of the Chasseral loop from Mont-Tramelan

03:52

14.0km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.29 km

Rest Area with Playground on Via Berna

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4.87 km

Mont Soleil Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

On the 1,289 meter high Mont Soleil you will find not only the numerous wind turbines but also an enormous photovoltaic system. To be precise, it is one of the largest solar power plants in Europe.

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5.21 km

Grill Area with View of Chasseral

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Beautifully located barbecue area with the best view of the "back" of the Chasseral.

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5.24 km

View of the Chasseral

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Picnic area with a magnificent view of the Combe Grède and the Chasseral.

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5.69 km

Mont-Soleil

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Mont Crosin (1,259 m) is one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the Bernese Jura. The rolling Jura hills, extensive pastures, and the striking wind farm shape the landscape. In …

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6.10 km

Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant

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The first solar power plant in Switzerland was put into operation in 1992 on the Mont-Soleil - the name of the place fits in perfectly. Meanwhile, it has been expanded …

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6.12 km

Mont Soleil

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The hills are relatively flat at the top, making it easy to incorporate easy walks.

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7.17 km

Mont Soleil

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At an altitude of 1,280 m, the Mont-Soleil resort offers you magnificent views of the Chasseral and the Combe Grède.

The Monts trail between Mont Soleil and Mont Crosin allows …

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14.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

1.50 km

1.08 km

607 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.26 km

4.27 km

1.60 km

651 m

243 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,280 m)

Lowest point (1,180 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

13°C

1°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

January 29, 2025,Von Saint-Imier über den Mont Soleil zum Mont Crosin

Sun, powder snow, what more could you want? Most of the time the path was unmarked. Only a few snowdrifts made the tour strenuous at times. My snowshoes were at home.

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