Loetschberg - Jura Cycle Route

Lötschberg - Jura

Loetschberg - Jura Cycle Route

A collection of 8 cycling routes.

Overview

About this collection

A scenic traverse from the Loetschberg foothills to the Jura, this collection strings together a relaxed-to-rolling tour across northwestern Switzerland. It’s built mostly on smooth asphalt with a few short gravel and track sections, mixing quiet country roads and signed cycleways with the odd busier stretch through towns. Expect real climbing (well over 3,000 m total), long valley spins, and plenty of views. Think alpine edge at the start, then river plains, vineyards, forests, and those classic Jura limestone ridges and tidy villages. Rideable in either direction, easy to split into stages, and well served by Swiss trains if you want shortcuts or bail-out options. Best from late spring to autumn; weather can flip fast near the mountains, so pack layers and lights for shaded sections or the occasional tunnel. Ideal for a touring bike or comfy road setup with 28–32 mm tires. If you’re after a hilly, mostly paved Swiss ride with big scenery and small-road vibes, this one hits the sweet spot.

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Routes
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Duration
208.6 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
3,523 m
Ascent
2,462 m
Descent

Loetschberg - Jura Cycle Route

Routes in this collection

All 8 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.

Giromagny to Salbert
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Giromagny to Salbert

Cycling route in Giromagny, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Roll from Giromagny, at the foot of the Vosges near the Ballon d'Alsace, down to Salbert above Belfort. It’s a short, mostly paved cruise with gentle downhill and plenty of cycleway and quiet streets—perfect for an easy spin or a relaxed commute. Finish with views over Belfort from the Salbert area…
8.1 km
Distance
7 m
Ascent
89 m
Descent
FrancoVéloSuisse: Salbert - Delle
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FrancoVéloSuisse: Salbert - Delle

Cycling route in Salbert, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Roll out from Salbert above Belfort, then cruise south to the border town of Delle. It’s a smooth, mostly asphalt ride on dedicated cycleways with just a few quiet roads. Gentle ups and downs (about 185 m total) keep it breezy, making this a relaxed 32 km spin. Grab views from the Salbert hillside,…
32.3 km
Distance
185 m
Ascent
189 m
Descent
Lötschberg–Jura - Étape 4
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Lötschberg–Jura - Étape 4

Cycling route in Delémont, Canton of Jura, Switzerland

Stage 4 rolls from Delémont, the Jura capital, to Boncourt by the French border. Expect roughly 41 km of hilly riding with punchy climbs and sweeping descents, mostly on roads with a few rough sections. Leave Delémont’s old town, weave through forests and pastures of Ajoie, then drop toward the bor…
41.5 km
Distance
970 m
Ascent
909 m
Descent
Lötschberg–Jura - Étape 3
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Lötschberg–Jura - Étape 3

Cycling route in Courroux, Canton of Jura, Switzerland

From Courroux in the Jura valley, climb into the Bernese Jura and roll into Malleray in the Valbirse. It’s about 27 km with roughly 640 m of climbing, mostly on smooth tarmac. Expect a mix of quiet backroads and a few busier sections, plus classic Jura scenery: patchwork fields, forests, and wide v…
26.7 km
Distance
638 m
Ascent
347 m
Descent
Rubigen–Biel/Bienne
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Rubigen–Biel/Bienne

Cycling route in Rubigen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Smooth spin from riverside Rubigen to the bilingual watchmaking city of Biel/Bienne on Lake Biel. About 45 km with roughly 430 m of climbing, mostly on quiet paved roads with a couple short gravel bits. Expect gentle rollers as you edge toward the Jura foothills, passing fields and Aare views, then…
45.1 km
Distance
437 m
Ascent
287 m
Descent
Lötschberg–Jura: Münsingen – Thierachern
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Lötschberg–Jura: Münsingen – Thierachern

Cycling route in MĂĽnsingen, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Easy spin from Münsingen in the Aare valley to Thierachern near Thun. It’s about 18 km with a gentle 130 m climb—just enough to warm the legs. Expect quiet village roads, open farmland, and big views toward the Bernese Alps as you near Thierachern. A tidy link in the Lötschberg–Jura chain, great fo…
18.1 km
Distance
133 m
Ascent
47 m
Descent
Lötschberg–Jura - Etappe 1
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Lötschberg–Jura - Etappe 1

Cycling route in Kandersteg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Leave the alpine village of Kandersteg and roll down the Kandertal on mostly quiet roads, with a few punchy ramps and short gravel bits. Expect big cliff views and the Niesen guiding you north. You finish in Thierachern above Thun, with easy access to the Aare plain and Lake Thun. About 31 km, a go…
31.1 km
Distance
705 m
Ascent
402 m
Descent
Lötschberg–Jura - Etappe 1
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Lötschberg–Jura - Etappe 1

Cycling route in Kandersteg, Canton of Bern, Switzerland

Stage 1 starts and ends in Kandersteg, the Bernese Oberland village by the Lötschberg line. A short but punchy warm-up: about 6 km with roughly 450 m of climbing on mostly quiet roads and gravel tracks. Expect forest ramps and big alpine views toward Oeschinensee and the surrounding peaks. Perfect …
5.9 km
Distance
449 m
Ascent
191 m
Descent