Creux du Van

Hiking trails & Routes

Creux du Van

Moderate

4.8

(253)

1,570

hikers

Creux du Van

04:51

13.9km

730m

Hiking

Creux du Van – a spectacular horseshoe-shaped rock amphitheater you won't soon forget! This impressive natural formation in the Swiss Jura is the highlight of a challenging but rewarding hike. From Noiraigue train station, you'll step directly into the rugged landscape and follow the famous "Sentier des 14 Contours" (Trail…

by Jura & Trois-Lacs

Last updated: February 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.57 km

Sentier des quatorze contours

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

On the "Sentier des 14 contours", the path of the 14 bends, you hike up to the fantastic Creux du Van rock amphitheater. The narrow path winds its way up …

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Creux du Van

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The hike leads to the mighty Creux du Van rock cirque, a true regional icon, formed by the erosion of water and ice. A breathtaking panoramic view awaits at the …

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11.4 km

Ferme Robert

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The Ferme Robert mountain inn, built in 1750 at the foot of the Creux du Van, is at an altitude of 972 meters. It is the ideal stopover on the …

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13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.47 km

5.28 km

2.84 km

338 m

Surfaces

4.72 km

3.49 km

2.90 km

2.42 km

266 m

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,440 m)

Lowest point (720 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

13°C

3°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

June 8, 2026,Creux du Van

According to the weather report, severe thunderstorms are forecast for the afternoon/evening. However, it should clear up for a round on the Creux du Van. We were lucky with the weather. Back in Noiraigue, the first drops fell and it started to thunder.

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June 10, 2023,Creux Du Van

Short but intense route.
breathtaking views,
Had lunch at an excellent restaurant.

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September 15, 2025,Creux du Van

Very beautiful. A must-do. Bring a windbreaker. The tour is a bit more difficult on wet ground.

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July 12, 2025,Creux du Van - Runde von Berggasthof Ferme Robert

We cycled up from Noiraigue to Ferme Robert because we wanted to avoid the tedious ascent and descent. A good decision.
A beautiful hike, first steeply uphill through the forest, followed by a fantastic view of Lake Biel and Lake Neuchâtel, the Creux du Van cliffs, and the plateau on the other side. The return journey then goes through the …

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July 12, 2022,Rundwanderung Creux du Van (JU)

@Deleted User Thank you very much! Was really impressive.

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May 21, 2024,Noiraigue-Creux du Van-Noiraigue

Had to run to catch the train and only realized after a few minutes that I hadn't stopped the recording yet 😉

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October 7, 2021,Creux du Van

Cool hike. Unfortunately the Creux du Van was partly in the fog. Very strong wind, felt 10 degrees colder. Better to leave your toupee at home. 😂

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September 1, 2022,Creux du Van

The hiking trail from Noiraigue train station just leads uphill, after that it gets tougher: through 14 serpentines. Once at the top, you can see the imposing rock basin with a view across the entire valley to Lake Neuchâtel.
The descent, on the other hand, is steep and rocky, but becomes pleasant at the end.
A recommended circular hike.

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March 12, 2025

Creux du Van – a spectacular horseshoe-shaped rock amphitheater you won't soon forget! This impressive natural formation in the Swiss Jura is the highlight of a challenging but rewarding hike. From Noiraigue train station, you'll step directly into the rugged landscape and follow the famous "Sentier

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