Chemin de l'Areuse
Overview
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Distance 9 km
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Duration 2 h 10 min
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Ascent 50 m
Intro
The Romandy, the French-speaking part of Switzerland, holds many natural experiences. One leads from the charming village of Travers to Couvet in Canton Neuenburg. A stretch that promises unspoilt nature and tranquillity in the Val de Travers, which is famous for it's absinthe.
Description
The route starts in the village of Travers and leads into a peaceful natural world. You follow a wide path alongside the River Areuse, the main river in Canton Neuenburg. The route runs through the beautiful Juralängstal valley with views of lush green fields, untamed vegetation along the river bank and seemingly infinite distances. Only occasionally do you come across farmsteads built in traditional style.
The mainly level path is lined with lush vegetation and gnarled trees. The region is marked by it's appealingly rugged nature. The route takes you through idyllic scenery, accompanied by the murmuring of the river and the rustling of leaves. You also pass the now disused Travers asphalt mines sited a little off the route.
The peaceful and out-of-the-way route leads to the rural village of Couvet. If you fancy a rest it's worth stopping at the Centre Sportif Val de Travers, which has surprisingly light and modern architecture and is directly on your route. Suitably refreshed, you begin the return journey to Travers.
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 |
Travers
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| Destination |
Travers
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| Ascent |
50 m
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| Descent |
50 m
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| Distance |
9 km
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| Duration |
2 h 10 min
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| Duration back |
2 h 10 min
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| Technical requirements |
Easy
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| Physical requirements |
Difficult
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| Theme |
Along Water
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| Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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| More information | https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/r... |
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