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Cascades du Hérisson – Saut de la Forge loop from Le Frasnois

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France

Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Lons-Le-Saunier

Le Frasnois

Cascades du Hérisson – Saut de la Forge loop from Le Frasnois

Moderate

4.9

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Cascades du Hérisson – Saut de la Forge loop from Le Frasnois

04:09

13.7km

300m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 22, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

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Parking

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5.00 km

Cascades du Hérisson

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

The Cascades du Hérisson, a natural jewel of the French Jura, offer a majestic spectacle with their multiple cascading waterfalls. Nestled in a lush forest, these waterfalls attract nature lovers and hikers looking for spectacular scenery.

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5.82 km

Saut de la Forge

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Larger waterfall Cascade Saut De La Forge with grotto and views directly onto the waterfall, as well as from above onto the water cascading down over smaller cascades.

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6.05 km

Garnier Castle

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Beautiful view near a crossroads of a small waterfall with cascades.

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6.54 km

Le Grand Saut

Highlight • Waterfall

The Grand Saut is the highest of the Hérisson waterfalls. The waters are projected in a free fall of 60 meters. It is also one of the most spectacular. This …

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6.95 km

Saracen footbridge

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Metal footbridge over the Le Hérisson stream with beautiful views of the water.

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7.23 km

Fan Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

The Fan waterfall is undoubtedly the best known of the Hérisson waterfalls. Its height and stepped layout make it a very recognizable and rather unique waterfall. It has a secure platform that allows you to observe it without risk.

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8.03 km

The Blue Pool

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A beautifully situated small waterfall with a small pool. From the rocks in front of the waterfall, you can enjoy beautiful views of the idyllic natural setting.

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9.16 km

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Waterfall at the ruins of a former mill.

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13.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.86 km

2.69 km

2.02 km

629 m

491 m

Surfaces

8.11 km

2.26 km

744 m

318 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (570 m)

Weather

Saturday 8 August

32°C

12°C

80 %

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Cascades du Hérisson – Saut de la Forge loop from Le Frasnois

Cascades du Hérisson

Saut de la Forge

Garnier Castle

Le Grand Saut

Saracen footbridge

Fan Waterfall

The Blue Pool

Moulin Jeunet Ruins and Waterfall

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