Orbe – Old Town, Orbe loop from Chavornay

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Orbe – Old Town, Orbe loop from Chavornay

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Orbe – Old Town, Orbe loop from Chavornay

02:15

8.64km

60m

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: September 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.48 km

Grand Pont d'Orbe

Highlight • Bridge

The river Orbe has dug a real gorge. An arch bridge connects the two sides of Orbes almost on a flat route. Good view over the plain. The train passes under the bridge halfway.

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4.07 km

Orbe railway station

Highlight • Rest Area

Arrived in the afternoon by a nice old train, in the morning by bus

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4.20 km

Orbe

Highlight • Settlement

The old-fashioned but charming town of Orbe is located on a hill in a meander of the Orbe. From the Place du Marché, decorated by a fountain with a standard …

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4.35 km

Old Town, Orbe

Highlight • Historical Site

Nice historic old town with some great restaurants

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8.64 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.88 km

2.07 km

1.55 km

138 m

Surfaces

4.17 km

2.61 km

1.72 km

138 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

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Comments

March 7, 2023,Karlsruher Straßenbahn 🚋 in der 🇨🇭

The Orbe - Chavornay route at the foot of the Jura is only 4 km long. The first half takes you through the plain, then uphill to the historic center of Orbe. The gorge of the Orbe river is also crossed.
After the old railcar gave up the ghost, they found what they were looking for in Karlsruhe and bought …

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