Jura Bike

Jura Bike

Jura Bike

A collection of 17 cycling routes.

Overview

About this collection

A classic traverse of the Jura mountains, this collection strings together a long, rolling ride through forests, ridgelines, and quiet valleys. Expect a real mix under your wheels: mostly forest tracks and quiet roads, plenty of gravel and other unpaved sections, with shorter stretches of asphalt and the odd cobble or short stair push. It’s a route for riders who like adventure more than bike paths.

There’s serious climbing and descending along the way, so bring low gears and a steady pace. A hardtail MTB or sturdy gravel bike with wide tires is ideal. Services can be spaced out in places, so plan water, snacks, and layers—weather on the ridge can change fast.

Ride it end-to-end over several days or cherry-pick stages for a solid day out. Either way, you’ll get big views, quiet corners, and that wild Jura feel without too much traffic. If you’re into long mixed-surface rides with a mountain vibe, this one’s a keeper.

17
Routes
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Duration
364.2 km
Distance
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Avg. speed
9,763 m
Ascent
10,880 m
Descent

Jura Bike

Routes in this collection

All 17 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.

Jura Bike - Étape 6
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Jura Bike - Étape 6

Cycling route in Les Brenets, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland

A short stage of the Jura Bike between Les Brenets and Le Locle. About 6.3 km with a mostly descending profile (≈250 m descent, ≈190 m ascent), on quiet small roads. Departure near the Saut du Doubs and the lake of Les Brenets, arrival in the watchmaking town of Le Locle, UNESCO-listed together wit…
6.3 km
Distance
190 m
Ascent
251 m
Descent
Jura Bike – Étape 6: Les Brenets → Le Locle
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Jura Bike – Étape 6: Les Brenets → Le Locle

Cycling route in Les Brenets, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland

Short but tough between Les Brenets and Le Locle: ~6 km with nearly 400 m of elevation gain. Mix of asphalt and gravel, on quiet roads and paths. You follow the Doubs river then climb into the Jura to about 874 m. Arrival at Le Locle, a key place for watchmaking and a UNESCO site (along with La Cha…
6.1 km
Distance
394 m
Ascent
432 m
Descent
Jura Bike – Étape 6: Le Locle – La Chaux‑de‑Fonds
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Jura Bike – Étape 6: Le Locle – La Chaux‑de‑Fonds

Cycling route in Le Locle, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland

From Le Locle to La Chaux‑de‑Fonds, this Jura Bike stage winds through Jura forests and pastures on trails and gravel. About 15 km with roughly 600 m of climbing, it climbs but rides well on a mountain bike. Departure from the watchmaking town of Le Locle and arrival at La Chaux‑de‑Fonds, both UNES…
14.9 km
Distance
601 m
Ascent
433 m
Descent
Jura Bike – Étape 5: La Chaux-de-Fonds → Saignelégier
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Jura Bike – Étape 5: La Chaux-de-Fonds → Saignelégier

Cycling route in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland

From La Chaux-de-Fonds, the watchmaking city, head towards the Jura high plateau up to Saignelégier and the Franches-Montagnes. A rideable but hilly stage: about 44 km with around 850 m of elevation gain, mostly tracks/paths and some quiet roads. Large pastures, stone walls, fir trees, a 100% Jura …
43.5 km
Distance
856 m
Ascent
870 m
Descent
Jura Bike - Étape 4
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Jura Bike - Étape 4

Cycling route in Saignelégier, Canton of Jura, Switzerland

From Saignelégier, this stage of the Jura Bike crosses forests and pastures of the Franches-Montagnes before a long descent to Glovelier. About 30 km, large negative elevation (~1,030 m) with 520 m of climbing. Expect a mix of trails and small roads, with quite a bit of gravel and tarmac. Guarantee…
30.2 km
Distance
519 m
Ascent
1,034 m
Descent
Jura Bike – Étape 3: Delémont to Glovelier
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Jura Bike – Étape 3: Delémont to Glovelier

Cycling route in Delémont, Canton of Jura, Switzerland

Stage 3 of the Jura Bike links Delémont, capital of the Jura canton, to the village of Glovelier. It’s a short but punchy 35 km ride with about 1,150 m of climbing, topping out around 926 m. Expect plenty of gravel and forest tracks mixed with quiet roads, so a mountain bike or sturdy gravel setup …
35.4 km
Distance
1,154 m
Ascent
1,014 m
Descent
Jura Bike - Étape 3
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Jura Bike - Étape 3

Cycling route in Delémont, Canton of Jura, Switzerland

A short Jura Bike stage in and around Delémont, capital of the canton of Jura. Expect mostly tracks and quiet roads with a mix of gravel and asphalt, about 200 m of descent and a small climb. It’s a quick ride that slips out of town and rolls back into Delémont for a relaxed finish. Great for a war…
5.7 km
Distance
27 m
Ascent
201 m
Descent
Jura Bike - Étape 2
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Jura Bike - Étape 2

Cycling route in Courroux, Canton of Jura, Switzerland

A tough stage of the Jura Bike: from Courroux to Laufen. About 29 km with over 1,000 m of elevation gain, it climbs steeply before dropping into the Birs valley. Mostly on trails and gravel, perfect for MTB/gravel. Courroux, at the gates of Delémont, starts the ascent to the Jura ridges; Laufen (La…
28.6 km
Distance
1,087 m
Ascent
1,144 m
Descent
Jura Bike - Étape 1
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Jura Bike - Étape 1

Cycling route in Binningen, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

From Binningen to Laufen, Stage 1 of the Jura Bike begins with a good climb then runs along forest tracks and paths. About 29 km and ~800 m of climbing, mostly unpaved (little road), before a nice descent towards the Birs and Laufen. Tranquil Jura atmosphere. Perfect for mountain biking or a sturdy…
29.5 km
Distance
806 m
Ascent
856 m
Descent
Jura Bike - Étape 6: Le Locle à Couvet
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Jura Bike - Étape 6: Le Locle à Couvet

Cycling route in Le Locle, Canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland

A beautiful Jura stage between Le Locle, a UNESCO watchmaking town, and Couvet in the Val-de-Travers, the cradle of absinthe. About 27 km with ~775 m ascent and ~970 m descent: it climbs well at the start before a long descent. Mostly quiet paths and roads, quite a bit of gravel: wide tires recomme…
26.6 km
Distance
775 m
Ascent
970 m
Descent
Jura Bike – Étape 7: Sainte-Croix to Couvet
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Jura Bike – Étape 7: Sainte-Croix to Couvet

Cycling route in Sainte-Croix, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Stage 7 of Jura Bike rolls from Sainte-Croix, the Swiss town famed for music boxes, across the Jura to Couvet in the Val-de-Travers, home of absinthe. Expect about 33 km with close to 1,000 m of climbing, topping out around 1,370 m. It’s mostly tracks and quiet roads with some gravel and paths, so …
33.4 km
Distance
989 m
Ascent
523 m
Descent
Jura Bike - Étape 7
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Jura Bike - Étape 7

Cycling route in Sainte-Croix, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

Start at Sainte-Croix, a Vaud Jura village known for its music boxes, finishing at another point in the municipality. About 10.5 km, ~300 m of climbing and more descent, high point around 1,400 m. A mix of trails, quiet roads, and some gravel — wide tires help. Forests, Jura ridges, and beautiful v…
10.5 km
Distance
294 m
Ascent
409 m
Descent