Trans Swiss Trail
Overview
Intro
The Jura hike connects the historical towns of Porrentruy and St-Ursanne. The Ajoie is known for its rolling hills and vast plains. By contrast, Clos du Doubs, where the picturesque town of St. Ursanne is located, is a deeply cut valley.
Description
Porrentruy - Le Banné - Les Chainions - Seleute - St-Ursanne
This impressive hike is part of the Trans Swiss Trail long-distance hiking trail, which runs from the Ajoie region to Ticino. From the railway station in Porrentruy, the hike follows the marked route through a wooded area up to Les Chainions, a hut for nature enthusiasts. From here, the route descends to the picturesque hamlet of Seleute before continuing to the historical town of St. Ursanne, which is practically overrun with day-trippers on sunny weekends.
Places to eat/drink: Porrentruy, Seleute, St-Ursanne
Accommodation: Porrentruy, St-Ursanne
Miscellaneous: Medieval centre of Porrentruy and St-Ursanne
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
Start location |
Porrentruy
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Destination |
Saint-Ursanne
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Direction |
One way
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Ascent |
600 m
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Descent |
600 m
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Distance |
17 km
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Duration |
4 h 45 min
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Duration back |
4 h 40 min
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Technical requirements |
Easy
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Physical requirements |
Medium
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Season |
All year
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Transport of luggage possible |
Yes
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Theme |
With panoramic view
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Category |
Hiking, Nature
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More information | https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/wanderland/etappe2.... |