Courtelary, a region nestled in the Bernese Jura mountains, presents a landscape well-suited for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by wooded areas, rivers, and gentle hills, providing diverse terrain for exploration. This environment supports several sports like hiking, mountain biking, jogging, touring cycling, and more. Its natural setting makes it a destination for those seeking active experiences in the Jura.
Courtelary offers more than 600 routes for outdoor activities across several sports like hiking,…
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4.9
(16)
143
hikers
14.9km
05:56
850m
840m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.9
(14)
63
hikers
14.2km
05:32
880m
840m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.6
(8)
69
hikers
13.0km
04:04
520m
520m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(14)
50
hikers
15.5km
05:46
850m
850m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.3
(15)
103
riders
22.4km
02:11
590m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(11)
66
riders
33.1km
03:07
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(12)
55
riders
34.1km
02:48
630m
630m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
(12)
75
riders
36.5km
03:24
1,150m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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96
runners
32.0km
04:13
1,020m
1,020m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4.34km
00:35
190m
190m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

4.0
(1)
115
runners
24.0km
03:21
1,020m
1,020m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
(1)
7
riders
115km
06:24
2,190m
2,180m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

102
riders
48.2km
02:14
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
54
riders
38.7km
01:57
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(2)
56
riders
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
(18)
98
riders
34.4km
02:28
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
(3)
66
riders
54.3km
03:40
870m
870m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
66
riders
47.5km
03:32
880m
880m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(4)
51
riders
32.6km
02:28
470m
470m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(6)
69
riders
46.2km
03:25
1,250m
1,250m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(1)
23
riders
47.6km
03:18
810m
810m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
24
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(4)
12
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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12
hikers
10.9km
04:04
710m
710m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
hikers
10.3km
03:44
580m
580m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

6
hikers
9.23km
03:41
690m
690m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
hikers
12.5km
04:49
770m
770m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Courtelary offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The region features more than 600 routes for exploration.
Courtelary is situated in the Bernese Jura mountains. The region is characterized by wooded areas, rivers, and gentle hills, providing diverse terrain for outdoor pursuits.
Popular hiking options include routes to the Chasseral summit, through the challenging Combe Grède Gorge, and the 4.3-mile (7 km) Sentier du Vallon. The broader Jura Crest Trail also passes through the wider Jura Mountains. For more information, consult the Hiking around Courtelary guide.
Yes, Courtelary offers numerous mountain biking trails, with many paths leading to the Chasseral. The wider Jura Mountains provide more than 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of cycling itineraries. Find more details in the MTB Trails around Courtelary guide.
The Courtelary area is suitable for touring cycling, road cycling, and gravel biking. There are dedicated tarmac paths and shared routes, including those connecting to the broader Jura Mountains cycling network. Refer to the Cycling around Courtelary and Road Cycling Routes around Courtelary guides for specific routes.
Courtelary offers easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. These routes often traverse gentle hills and wooded areas. Specific easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Courtelary guide.
Yes, Courtelary features hiking routes suitable for families. These trails are generally less strenuous and pass through scenic areas. Information on these routes is available in the Family-friendly hikes around Courtelary guide.
Courtelary provides options for dog-friendly hikes, allowing visitors to explore the natural landscape with their pets. Details on suitable routes can be found in the Dog-friendly hikes around Courtelary guide.
Key natural features include the Bernese Jura Mountains, extensive wooded areas, and rivers. Notable attractions are the Chasseral Nature Park, the Chasseral summit with its Alpine panoramas, Mont Soleil offering views of Chasseral and Combe Grède, and the Combe Grède Gorge.
Courtelary is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 180,000 visitors exploring its routes. The region's 658 routes have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars from over 25,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Courtelary, including Hiking around Courtelary, MTB Trails around Courtelary, Running Trails around Courtelary, and Cycling around Courtelary. Other guides cover family-friendly, easy, and dog-friendly routes.
The official website for the Municipality of Courtelary is courtelary.ch. For direct inquiries, the phone number for the municipal administration is +41 32 944 16 01.

