Chasseral Ouest

#1698 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. The Chasseral Ouest reaches an elevation of 1,552 metres above sea level and is the highest point of the canton of Neuchâtel. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 5092 ftProminence: 39 ftCoordinates: 47°7'18"N, 7°2'8"E

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BernSwitzerland

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

Nearby attractions include: Les Pontins, Erguel Castle, Château du Schlossberg, Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil.

1.9 miW
Mountain pass
Les Pontins, Saint-Imier
50 min walk • Les Pontins is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Berne in Switzerland.
2.9 miW
Forts and castles
Erguel Castle
74 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.
4.5 miSE
Forts and castles
Château du Schlossberg, La Neuveville
114 min walk • Schlossberg Castle is a castle in the municipality of La Neuveville of the canton of Bern in Switzerland.
3.6 miNW
Observatories and planetariums
Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil
93 min walk • Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil is an astronomical observatory located on Mont-Soleil, above Saint-Imier in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland.
5.1 miS
Forts and castles
Jeanjaquet Castle
130 min walk • Jeanjaquet Castle is a castle in the municipality of Cressier of the Canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
6 miSE
Forts and castles
Erlach Castle, Erlach
154 min walk • Erlach Castle is a castle in the municipality of Erlach of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.
3.7 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Soleil
95 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.
5 miS
Locality
Le Landeron
128 min walk • One of the town's most prominent landmarks is the imposing Le Landeron Castle, which dates back to the 13th century and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. History enthusiasts will also appreciate the town's many museums, including the Maison des Halles...
3.3 miN
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.
~1210 ftSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Chasseral Pass
6 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.
5.3 miSE
Locality
Ligerz
137 min walk • Wine lovers will be in paradise in Ligerz, as the village is known for its vineyards and wine production. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll through the vineyards, stopping to sample the local wines at one of the many wineries in the area.