Hiking
Chemin de Romont et Stierenberg
Plagne–Plagne
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Chemin de Romont et Stierenberg
Plagne–Plagne
This circular outing on the first chain of the Jura mountains is characterised partly by exceptional and diverse landscapes and partly by the cantonal and linguistic frontiers symbolised by ancient and magnificent landmarks.
This hike starts from Plagne, a village that often escapes the clouds of the Swiss plateau thanks to its privileged topographical and climatic location. Once you have overcome the first few hundred metres uphill, the mountain meadows with their countless chalets stretch all the way to the Mountain of Romont. Take a coffee break on the terrace of the smallholding of the same name and soak up this very special atmosphere, cradled by the pleasant tinkling of the cowbells.
The rest of the route is essentially a maze of sinkholes, swallow holes and wooded pastures: a fascinating collection of Jura landscapes. The crossing into the canton of Solothurn will not pass unnoticed, as the signposts suddenly switch to German. After passing through the town of Granges, the way back runs via the picturesque villages of Romont and Vauffelin, past a wonderful 18th century church with the oldest bells in the protestant Jura. A short final climb leads you back to Plagne.
The rest of the route is essentially a maze of sinkholes, swallow holes and wooded pastures: a fascinating collection of Jura landscapes. The crossing into the canton of Solothurn will not pass unnoticed, as the signposts suddenly switch to German. After passing through the town of Granges, the way back runs via the picturesque villages of Romont and Vauffelin, past a wonderful 18th century church with the oldest bells in the protestant Jura. A short final climb leads you back to Plagne.
This circular outing on the first chain of the Jura mountains is characterised partly by exceptional and diverse landscapes and partly by the cantonal and linguistic frontiers symbolised by ancient and magnificent landmarks.
This hike starts from Plagne, a village that often escapes the clouds of the Swiss plateau thanks to its privileged topographical and climatic location. Once you have overcome the first few hundred metres uphill, the mountain meadows with their countless chalets stretch all the way to the Mountain of Romont. Take a coffee break on the terrace of the smallholding of the same name and soak up this very special atmosphere, cradled by the pleasant tinkling of the cowbells.
The rest of the route is essentially a maze of sinkholes, swallow holes and wooded pastures: a fascinating collection of Jura landscapes. The crossing into the canton of Solothurn will not pass unnoticed, as the signposts suddenly switch to German. After passing through the town of Granges, the way back runs via the picturesque villages of Romont and Vauffelin, past a wonderful 18th century church with the oldest bells in the protestant Jura. A short final climb leads you back to Plagne.
The rest of the route is essentially a maze of sinkholes, swallow holes and wooded pastures: a fascinating collection of Jura landscapes. The crossing into the canton of Solothurn will not pass unnoticed, as the signposts suddenly switch to German. After passing through the town of Granges, the way back runs via the picturesque villages of Romont and Vauffelin, past a wonderful 18th century church with the oldest bells in the protestant Jura. A short final climb leads you back to Plagne.
Length | Number of stages
23 km
| 1 Stage
Ascent | Descent
880 m | 880 m
Hiking time
6 h 25 min
Grade | Fitness level
easy
(hiking trail)
|
difficult
Arrival | return travel
Signalization
Signalization
From the bus stop in Plagne, follow the sign towards Montagne de Romont. From there, follow the sign towards the Stierenberg. From this point, follow the sign for Grenchen. At point 1019, located to the south-east of the Stierenberg, take the road towards Grenchen Nord. Once in front of Grenchen Nord station, follow the sign towards Romont, then, once in the centre of the village, take the turning for Vauffelin then follow the sign towards Plagne.
Contact
Jura bernois Tourisme
Avenue de la Gare 9
2740 Moutier
Tel. +41 (0)32 494 53 43
info@jurabernois.ch
www.jurabernois.ch
Avenue de la Gare 9
2740 Moutier
Tel. +41 (0)32 494 53 43
info@jurabernois.ch
www.jurabernois.ch