The city center of Geneva — urban loop from the train station

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The city center of Geneva — urban loop from the train station

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The city center of Geneva — urban loop from the train station

01:53

7.14km

70m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 13, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.37 km

Bains des Pâquis

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In the heart of the lake basin, the Bains des Pâquis attracts all of Geneva all year round. In summer you can sunbathe while enjoying the bar's refreshing daily specials. …

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2.29 km

The Jet d'eau fountain - which shouldn't be one
With its 140 m height, the Jet d'Eau has become a real symbol of Geneva over time. History has it that the famous Geneva fountain is practically a product of chance.

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2.55 km

View of Geneva's waterfront promenade

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True to the motto "see and be seen" it is an ideal location to soak up the atmosphere of this international city

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2.81 km

Temple of La Fusterie

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Every Tuesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. there is a beautiful flea market on Place de la Fusterie. It offers everything a flea market heart desires: old and nonsensical, kitschy and common, beautiful and curious.

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3.75 km

Reformation Wall

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The Wall of the Reformers was built in 1909 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin and the 350th anniversary of the founding of the Geneva …

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5.19 km

St. Pierre Cathedral Geneva

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Cathédrale Saint-Pierre de Genève
The architecture of the Saint Pierre Cathedral has undergone numerous changes over the course of history. The first construction phase dates back to 1160 and lasted …

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5.87 km

View of Lake Geneva and Jet d'Eau

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A beautiful walk to enjoy the lake and the Rhône. You can even take a ferry cruise (to be arranged in advance).

Lake Geneva is a premier body of water …

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7.14 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

1.41 km

494 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

2.23 km

140 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 28 October

12°C

7°C

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

June 4, 2024,Stadswandeling Genève

We took the train to Geneva and took a beautiful city walk. Definitely a gem on Lake Geneva!

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June 16, 2024,Genf Genève: Rundtour ab Hbf

Today the journey was the destination... I drove from Lucerne to Geneva just to experience the fascination of Lake Geneva, because so many celebrities are drawn here. The train even stopped in Gland, where M. Schumacher lives. The landscape put me in the mood for France. When I arrived at the lake in Geneva, the French scent was in the …

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June 24, 2024,"Äs Sprützt zum Himmel!" Eine fürchterlich schöne Spritztour durch Genfs Gassen

Paying a visit to Switzerland's most international city at the warmest time of year is undoubtedly an attractive, and in floristic terms even a flowery affair. However, its almost Mediterranean location on the south-west side of Lake Geneva (French: Lac Leman) means that the city's temperatures can soar through the roof, making you sweat. Even the most shady spot feels …

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