Orbe-Schlucht

Hiking trails & Routes

Orbe-Schlucht

Moderate

4.6

(41)

272

hikers

Orbe-Schlucht

04:26

16.2km

140m

Hiking

This extended hike through the Orbe Gorge offers plenty to discover: While modern buildings will initially amaze you, the sheer diversity of the nature reserve will later enchant you.

From the picturesque town of Vallorbe, you follow the reservoir and cross it via the impressive railway viaduct. After the Day…

by Jura & Trois-Lacs

Last updated: March 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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147 m

Vallorbe Town Center and Orbe River

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful village center on the Orbe!

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2.56 km

Railroad viaduct from Day

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

An impressive structure with an integrated pedestrian walkway under the tracks. Wonderful view of the reservoir.

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3.33 km

Barrage du Day

Highlight • Monument

A nice artificial lake to walk along as well as a good bird watching place to observe falcons.

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4.30 km

Saut du Day Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

A magical place, full of energy and calm. Ideal to take a break and recharge your batteries.

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7.17 km

Orbe River Tunnels

Highlight • Cave

A great section of trail, riddled with small caves.

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16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

5.12 km

2.50 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

2.27 km

841 m

771 m

630 m

475 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (770 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Thursday 8 October

9°C

4°C

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Comments

August 18, 2024,Vallorbe to Orbe

A fantastic hike that starts in Vallorbe, near the French border. The path leads through the mystical Orbe Gorges, the most spectacular of which is the Saut du Day, where the Orbe falls in several waterfalls. The path then passes the Barrage du Day, a dam built in 1955 following the river.

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July 9, 2026,Wandern

Very nice hiking tour from Vallorbe to Orbe in the Gorges of Orbe. Escaping the heat, as it was pleasant here.

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February 10, 2026

This extended hike through the Orbe Gorge offers plenty to discover: While modern buildings will initially amaze you, the sheer diversity of the nature reserve will later enchant you.
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From the picturesque town of Vallorbe, you follow the reservoir and cross it via the impressive railway viaduct. After

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