Mont Soleil

#1260 among destinations in Switzerland

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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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. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 4236 ftProminence: 725 ftCoordinates: 47°9'55"N, 6°59'20"E

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BernSwitzerland

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Mont Soleil – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

5.8 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Etang de la Gruère
148 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...
2.4 miS
Mountain pass
Les Pontins, Saint-Imier
61 min walk • Les Pontins is a high mountain pass in the Jura Mountains in the canton of Berne in Switzerland.
2.1 miS
Forts and castles
Erguel Castle
54 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 ftS
Observatories and planetariums
Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil
3 min walk • Observatoire Astronomique de Mont-Soleil is an astronomical observatory located on Mont-Soleil, above Saint-Imier in the Canton of Berne, Switzerland.
3.7 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Chasseral Ouest
95 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 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Sommêtres
129 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
85 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.
3.8 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass
Chasseral Pass
96 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
170 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
144 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.
4.3 miNW
Locality
Le Noirmont
109 min walk • Le Noirmont is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.