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Espace Mittelland

Neuchâtel

Poëta-Raisse Gorge – Gorges de la Poeta Raisse loop from Môtiers NE

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Neuchâtel

Poëta-Raisse Gorge – Gorges de la Poeta Raisse loop from Môtiers NE

Hard

4.5

(4)

hikers

Poëta-Raisse Gorge – Gorges de la Poeta Raisse loop from Môtiers NE

05:11

16.5km

620m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 7.49 km for 1.39 km

Closed: • November-March (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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74 m

Former Market Hall in Môtiers

Highlight • Historical Site

The building was built in 1612 and is evidence that Motiers was the economic centre of the Val de Travers at that time.

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153 m

Maison de l'Absinthe

Highlight • Historical Site

At the Maison de l'Absinthe, you can immerse yourself in the history of absinthe. In addition to a permanent exhibition on the history of absinthe, there is a themed exhibition …

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2.51 km

Small but nice gorge. Not difficult and actually quite well secured. You should still exercise caution with small children. You should always be in the field of vision, because stumbling or slipping means risk of falling.

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11.5 km

Picnic Area in Réserve Forestière La Vaux

Highlight • Rest Area

Nice place with table, bench, fireplace and even firewood.

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11.9 km

Forest Cabin Shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

You'll find shelter here in case of bad weather – but it's so secluded that it's also a great place for a relaxing break when the weather's nice.

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12.4 km

Gorges de la Poeta Raisse

Highlight • Gorge

If you're looking for an exciting hike in the heart of the mysterious absinthe country, you should visit the Gorges de la Poeta-Raisse, near Môtiers. There you'll discover the stunning …

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15.3 km

Starting point of the Poëta-Raisse gorge

Highlight • Waterfall

Just a few hundred meters from the edge of the village is the entrance (or, coming from the other direction, the exit) of the Poëta Raisse Gorge. It can be visited and hiked free of charge.

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16.4 km

Môtiers village center

Highlight • Settlement

History of the village of Mostier - Moustier - Môtiers
Môtiers: from the Latin monasteries, meaning church or monastery. The foundation of Môtiers merges with the foundation of the priory …

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16.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.83 km

2.96 km

2.70 km

1.98 km

Surfaces

9.10 km

3.27 km

2.47 km

845 m

739 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

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Poëta-Raisse Gorge – Gorges de la Poeta Raisse loop from Môtiers NE

Former Market Hall in Môtiers

Maison de l'Absinthe