Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil

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Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil

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Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil is an astronomical observatory located on Mont-Soleil, above Saint-Imier in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. ()

Established: 2002 (22 years ago)Coordinates: 47°9'50"N, 6°59'23"E

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Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Etang de la Gruère, Les Pontins, Erguel Castle, Mont Soleil.

5.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Etang de la Gruère
149 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...
2.3 miS
Mountain pass
Les Pontins, Saint-Imier
58 min walk • Les Pontins is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Berne in Switzerland.
2 miS
Forts and castles
Erguel Castle
52 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.
~510 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Soleil
3 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.
3.6 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chasseral Ouest
93 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.
5.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sommêtres
131 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.
3.3 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chasseral
84 min walk • 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.
3.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Chasseral Pass
94 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.
6.7 miNE
Locality
Tramelan
171 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...
5.6 miSE
Locality
Nods
142 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.
4.4 miNW
Locality
Le Noirmont
112 min walk • Le Noirmont is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.