Chasseral

#1848 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Chasseral is a mountain of the Jura Mountains, overlooking Lake Biel in the Swiss canton of Bern. With an elevation of 1,606 metres above sea level, the Chasseral is the highest summit in the canton of Bern outside the Alps. It is also both the northernmost and easternmost mountain reaching over 1,500 metres in the Jura Mountains. West of the summit is located the Chasseral Ouest, where runs the border with the canton of Neuchâtel. The Chasseral Pass is located further on the west. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 5269 ftProminence: 2185 ftCoordinates: 47°9'59"N, 7°3'34"E

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BernSwitzerland

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Chasseral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Etang de la Gruère, Les Pontins, Les Prés-d'Orvin, Erguel Castle.

5 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Etang de la Gruère
128 min walk • Nestled in the serene Jura mountains of Switzerland, the Etang de la Gruère is a tranquil lake that is a hidden gem for nature lovers and hikers alike. This peat bog lake, ensconced within a protected nature reserve, offers a picturesque landscape that is both...
3.8 miSW
Mountain pass
Les Pontins, Saint-Imier
97 min walk • Les Pontins is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Berne in Switzerland.
5.5 miE
Ski area, Winter sport
Les Prés-d'Orvin
140 min walk • Les Prés-d'Orvin is a small all year round resort, above Orvin, Bernese Jura, Switzerland and Biel/Bienne, at about 1050 meters of altitude, located in between the second and third Jura Mountains range, which peaks at Chasseral.
4.4 miSW
Forts and castles
Erguel Castle
112 min walk • Erguel Castle is a ruined castle in the municipality of Sonvilier in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is the best preserved castle ruin in the French-speaking Bernese Jura.
3.3 miW
Observatories and planetariums
Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil
84 min walk • Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil is an astronomical observatory located on Mont-Soleil, above Saint-Imier in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland.
3.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Soleil
85 min walk • Mont Soleil is a mountain of the Jura Mountains, located north of Saint-Imier in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. The summit reaches to 1,291 metres and the area can be easily accessed by a funicular from Saint-Imier, reaching a height of 1,180 m.
3.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chasseral Ouest
84 min walk • The Chasseral Ouest is a prominence west of the Chasseral, in the Jura Mountains. It is located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Neuchâtel and Bern.
6.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sommêtres
167 min walk • The Sommêtres are a chain of rocks overlooking the Doubs, north of Le Noirmont in the canton of Canton of Jura. The Sommêtres are a popular climbing area.
3.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Chasseral Pass
89 min walk • Chasseral Pass is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains, lying west of the Chasseral. The pass is located on the border between the Swiss cantons of Neuchâtel and Bern.
4.4 miNE
Locality
Tramelan
113 min walk • Tramelan is known for its scenic hiking and biking trails that meander through the rolling hills and dense forests, providing visitors with breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. The nearby Lake Biel is also a popular spot for water activities such as...
3.8 miS
Locality
Nods
98 min walk • Nods is a municipality in the Jura bernois administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland, located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura.