Chasseral Nature Park
Intro
Located in the triangle between Neuchâtel, La Chaux-de-Fonds and Biel/Bienne, the summit of the Chasseral is both the high point and centre of the nature park. The reserve covers 387km2 - 1% of the surface area of Switzerland – and a total of 21 municipalities.
‘Tête de Moine’, ‘Camille Bloch’, ‘Chasselas’ and ‘Treberwurst’: Chasseral is one of the highest points in the Swiss Jura, it is, in a manner of speaking, the summit of enjoyment. This is the world of cheese dairies, chocolate and – on the shores of Lake Biel – naturally also wine. Those wishing to delve into its secrets should walk along the vine-growing trail.
Those wanting to venture up higher should set out on the ridge walk which will take them to the Chasseral landmark that is visible in the distance: the telecommunication tower, a symbol for the close ties that exist here between technology and tradition, man and nature.
Forming part of the landscape here for many years, it isn’t only the wind and solar power stations that bear testament to the large amount of energy available in the Chasseral Regional Park, but also the innovative ideas of the people that live here.
Visitors can learn about living traditions and enjoy rural cooking in one of the many typical mountain inns (Métairies).
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Altitude: |
1,607m a.s.l |
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Accessibility: |
Bus from St Imier |
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Timetable: |
Runs all year round |
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Trip duration: |
Approx. 30 minutes from St Imier to Chasseral, col |
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Attractions: |
Chasseral Nature park, Mountainbike trails |
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Food: |
Hotel & Restaurant Chasseral |
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Special feature: |
Chasseral Nature Park, the highest point in the Bernese Jura |
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