Jura Foothills Route (Route du Pied du Jura)

Route du Pied du Jura

Jura Foothills Route (Route du Pied du Jura)

A collection of 12 cycling routes.

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  3. Route du Pied du Jura
  4. Jura Foothills Route (Route du Pied du Jura)

Overview

About this collection

A classic ride along the southern edge of the Jura in western Switzerland. This collection follows the signed SwissMobility route across the Jura foothills—about 250 km with roughly 2,200 m of climbing. It’s mostly on quiet, paved roads and dedicated cycleways, with a few farm tracks and short gravel bits, so a touring bike or 35 mm tires feel ideal.

Expect vineyard views, lakeside stretches, and easy-rolling valleys between the Three-Lakes region and the Vaud countryside. Towns come regularly for coffee stops and fountains, and there are train links all along the way if you want to split it into stages.

Navigation is simple: follow the red Swiss cycle signs for Route 50 (Jurasüdfuss / Route du Pied du Jura). Best from spring to autumn. Bring lights for the odd tunnel and some spare water for the rural gaps. Ride it in either direction—winds near the lakes can help or hinder.

If you’re after a relaxed Swiss classic with variety and low traffic, this route delivers.

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Routes
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Duration
251.6 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
2,227 m
Ascent
2,187 m
Descent

Jura Foothills Route (Route du Pied du Jura)

Routes in this collection

All 12 routes in this collection can be opened on the map or in the Bikemap App for more details, where you can adjust them in the route planner, or download them as GPX or KML file. Use them as a template for planning your own rides, or let Bikemap navigate you along them directly.

Jurasüdfuss-Route: Hägendorf–Olten
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Jurasüdfuss-Route: Hägendorf–Olten

Cycling route in Hägendorf, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland

Short spin on the Jurasüdfuss-Route from Hägendorf to Olten. It’s about 5.4 km with a gentle 35 m climb, mostly on quiet roads and cycle paths with a few easy gravel stretches. Ideal as a warm-up or a quick transfer. Roll into Olten by the Aare for a coffee; the station is right there if you’re hop…
5.4 km
Distance
35 m
Ascent
7 m
Descent
Jurasüdfuss-Route: Bettlach - Hägendorf
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Jurasüdfuss-Route: Bettlach - Hägendorf

Cycling route in Bettlach, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland

Easy roll along the foot of the Jura from Bettlach to Hägendorf. About 44 km with roughly 240 m of climbing on mostly quiet roads and a bit of gravel. Detour into Solothurn's lovely old town for a coffee, then cruise through fields and villages toward the Gäu. A relaxed half-day ride, well signed a…
43.7 km
Distance
237 m
Ascent
221 m
Descent
Jurasüdfuss-Route: Grenchen – Bettlach
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Jurasüdfuss-Route: Grenchen – Bettlach

Cycling route in Grenchen, Canton of Solothurn, Switzerland

Quick, easy link at the foot of the Jura. Roll out of Grenchen on quiet, mostly asphalt streets and cruise the flat 2.8 km to Bettlach with barely any climbing. Perfect as a family-friendly spin, a warm-up, or a short transfer on the Jurasüdfuss-Route. Grab a coffee in Grenchen before you go, or co…
2.8 km
Distance
8 m
Ascent
4 m
Descent
Jurasüdfuss-Route: Orpund–Grenchen
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Jurasüdfuss-Route: Orpund–Grenchen

Cycling route in Orpund, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Easy spin along the foot of the Jura from Orpund to Grenchen. Around 9 km, mostly flat, on quiet roads with a short gravel stretch—perfect for a quick, relaxed ride. Follow Route du Pied du Jura waymarks, roll past fields and small villages, and ride with Jura views and the Aare nearby. Finish in G…
9.2 km
Distance
37 m
Ascent
42 m
Descent
Route du Pied du Jura: Orpund – Biel/Bienne
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Route du Pied du Jura: Orpund – Biel/Bienne

Cycling route in Orpund, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Short and easy spin along the foot of the Jura from Orpund to Biel/Bienne. It’s about 2.2 km on mostly asphalt, with gentle grades and quiet roads. Cruise past the Aare plain and roll into Switzerland’s bilingual watch city right by Lake Biel. Perfect link-up or warm-up before longer stages on the …
2.2 km
Distance
12 m
Ascent
3 m
Descent
Jurasüdfuss-Route: Biel/Bienne – Neuchâtel
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Jurasüdfuss-Route: Biel/Bienne – Neuchâtel

Cycling route in Biel/Bienne, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Roll from bilingual Biel/Bienne along the Jura foothills to lakeside Neuchâtel. It's about 40 km with gentle ups and downs, mostly on quiet roads and cycle paths, plus a few gravel stretches through vineyards. Lake views, watchmaking towns, and the Three-Lakes vibe all the way. Finish by the châtea…
40.3 km
Distance
296 m
Ascent
303 m
Descent
Route du Pied du Jura: Saint-Aubin-Sauges → Neuchâtel
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Route du Pied du Jura: Saint-Aubin-Sauges → Neuchâtel

Cycling route in Saint-Aubin-Sauges, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Lakeside cruise along Lake Neuchâtel from the wine village of Saint-Aubin-Sauges to the city of Neuchâtel. Mostly paved on quiet roads and cycleways, with gentle ups and downs, vineyard views, and easy swim spots along the shore. Roll into Neuchâtel by the castle and waterfront. About 22 km with li…
21.6 km
Distance
176 m
Ascent
138 m
Descent
Route du Pied du Jura: Yvonand – Saint-Aubin-Sauges
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Route du Pied du Jura: Yvonand – Saint-Aubin-Sauges

Cycling route in Yvonand, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Roll out from Yvonand’s lakeside beaches and cruise the foot of the Jura toward Saint-Aubin-Sauges. It’s a short, mostly flat 6.8 km link on smooth asphalt, with gentle rises and nice views of Lake Neuchâtel and the vineyards. Expect mostly quiet roads with a few busier stretches—ride single file w…
6.8 km
Distance
91 m
Ascent
122 m
Descent
Route du Pied du Jura: Yvonand – Yverdon-les-Bains
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Route du Pied du Jura: Yvonand – Yverdon-les-Bains

Cycling route in Yvonand, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Easy lakeside spin from the sandy beaches of Yvonand to historic Yverdon-les-Bains. Mostly flat on quiet paved roads along Lake Neuchâtel, with reeds, fields, and big water views. Pause for a swim in Yvonand, then roll into Yverdon for the thermal baths and a look at the castle. Great for a relaxed…
12.8 km
Distance
49 m
Ascent
51 m
Descent
Route du pied du Jura - Étape 4
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Route du pied du Jura - Étape 4

Cycling route in Mollens, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Leave Mollens and cruise the Vaud countryside along the Jura foothills, with steady climbs and wide-open views. About 45 km with roughly 660 m of ascent—enough to get the legs working without being harsh. Mostly quiet roads with some farm tracks, so wider tires help. Finish in Yverdon-les-Bains on …
44.5 km
Distance
661 m
Ascent
369 m
Descent
Route du pied du Jura - Étape 4
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Route du pied du Jura - Étape 4

Cycling route in Bière, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Easy spin linking two Vaud villages at the foot of the Jura. Roll out from Bière, gateway to Parc Jura vaudois and the Marchairuz road, and cruise on quiet paved lanes through fields and forest to Mollens. It’s about 5 km with gentle ups and downs—more descent than climb—so it works for an easy day…
4.8 km
Distance
39 m
Ascent
61 m
Descent
Route du Pied du Jura - Étape 5
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Route du Pied du Jura - Étape 5

Cycling route in Saubraz, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Stage 5 rolls from the quiet village of Saubraz through the Jura foothills and La Côte vineyards down to lakeside Geneva. About 57 km with roughly 600 m of climbing, then a steady descent toward the city. Mostly on roads and quiet lanes with a few track/gravel bits. Big views of the Alps and Lake G…
57.4 km
Distance
588 m
Ascent
867 m
Descent
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  2. Official routes
  3. Route du Pied du Jura
  4. Jura Foothills Route (Route du Pied du Jura)