Chasseral Summit – Chasseral Summit and Viewpoint loop from Renan

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Chasseral Summit – Chasseral Summit and Viewpoint loop from Renan

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Chasseral Summit – Chasseral Summit and Viewpoint loop from Renan

03:00

38.8km

1,020m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 10.6 km for 4.56 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 20.7 km for 2.76 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

After 23.6 km for 1.79 km

Closed: • December-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.9 km

View from the Chasseral Ridge Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning view across Switzerland to the Alps; road is free in winter!
(but access only possible from East; road towards Saint-Imier closed

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16.7 km

View of Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel, and Lake Murten from Chasseral

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views of Lake Biel, Lake Neuchâtel and Lake Murten.

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17.5 km

Chasseral Summit

Highlight • Summit

The Chasseral at 1,600 meters is a real challenge; for biking, racing bike or on foot! The Chasseral can be approached from different angles and is a lot of fun! …

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17.9 km

Chasseral Summit and Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

If the visibility is good, you have a fantastic 360-degree panorama with views over the Alps, the Lake District and the three lakes of Biel, Murten and Neuchâtel.

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17.9 km

Chasseral Transmission Tower

Highlight • Monument

From there you can see as far as the Alps. The 3 lakes are in the foreground. Bielersee, Murtensee, Neuenburgersee.

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20.7 km

Col du Chasseral

Mountain Pass

23.5 km

Métairie de l'Égasse

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Located on the northwest side of the climb to Chasseral, you will find in this smallholding enough to give you the necessary strength to continue your journey.

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27.8 km

Col des Pontins

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Small intermediate pass and small restaurant on the ascent or descent between Saint-Imier and the Col du Chasseral.
More information: alpenpaesse.de/alpenpaesse/pontins-pass-col-des-pontins

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35.7 km

Fromagerie Spielhofer

Highlight • Structure

The cheese factory in Sonvilier exclusively produces Gruyère AOP. The adjacent Fine Food Shop offers a wide range of specialties from local producers.

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