Hiking

ViaJura
Basel–Biel

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ViaJura
Basel–Biel
The ViaJura leads through the Birs and Schüss valleys from Basel via Delsberg to Biel. It runs over historically valuable sections, including the legend-steeped Glögglifelspass, the exposed Mont Raimeux and the Pierre Pertuis Roman rock arch.
The ViaJura leads through the valleys of the Birs and the Schüss from Basel via Delsberg to Biel. The route is marked by wide basin landscapes, narrow, rocky ravines and scenic views from the Jura heights. At numerous points it runs over historically valuable sections; highlights are the Glögglifelspass at the entrance to the Laufental valley, the spectacular pass over Mont Raimeux and the famous Roman arch of Pierre Pertuis.
The route lets you follow all eras from Roman times to the present day. From medieval times it provided the main artery for the Prince-Bishopric of Basel. Later on it took numerous travellers through the splendours of the Jura mountains. Today it lets us discover the cultural wealth and scenic beauty of the region.
The Pierre Pertuis rock arch with its ancient inscription, evidence of the renovation of the Roman Jura transversal route around 200 AD. Its history is more tangible here than in almost any other place. As a mark of Roman times, the arch fascinated artists of the Romantic period and is still symbolic of the entire region.
The route lets you follow all eras from Roman times to the present day. From medieval times it provided the main artery for the Prince-Bishopric of Basel. Later on it took numerous travellers through the splendours of the Jura mountains. Today it lets us discover the cultural wealth and scenic beauty of the region.
The Pierre Pertuis rock arch with its ancient inscription, evidence of the renovation of the Roman Jura transversal route around 200 AD. Its history is more tangible here than in almost any other place. As a mark of Roman times, the arch fascinated artists of the Romantic period and is still symbolic of the entire region.
The ViaJura leads through the Birs and Schüss valleys from Basel via Delsberg to Biel. It runs over historically valuable sections, including the legend-steeped Glögglifelspass, the exposed Mont Raimeux and the Pierre Pertuis Roman rock arch.
The ViaJura leads through the valleys of the Birs and the Schüss from Basel via Delsberg to Biel. The route is marked by wide basin landscapes, narrow, rocky ravines and scenic views from the Jura heights. At numerous points it runs over historically valuable sections; highlights are the Glögglifelspass at the entrance to the Laufental valley, the spectacular pass over Mont Raimeux and the famous Roman arch of Pierre Pertuis.
The route lets you follow all eras from Roman times to the present day. From medieval times it provided the main artery for the Prince-Bishopric of Basel. Later on it took numerous travellers through the splendours of the Jura mountains. Today it lets us discover the cultural wealth and scenic beauty of the region.
The Pierre Pertuis rock arch with its ancient inscription, evidence of the renovation of the Roman Jura transversal route around 200 AD. Its history is more tangible here than in almost any other place. As a mark of Roman times, the arch fascinated artists of the Romantic period and is still symbolic of the entire region.
The route lets you follow all eras from Roman times to the present day. From medieval times it provided the main artery for the Prince-Bishopric of Basel. Later on it took numerous travellers through the splendours of the Jura mountains. Today it lets us discover the cultural wealth and scenic beauty of the region.
The Pierre Pertuis rock arch with its ancient inscription, evidence of the renovation of the Roman Jura transversal route around 200 AD. Its history is more tangible here than in almost any other place. As a mark of Roman times, the arch fascinated artists of the Romantic period and is still symbolic of the entire region.
Length | Number of stages
130 km
| 7 Stages
Ascent | Descent
4200 m | 4100 m
Grade | Fitness level
easy
(hiking trail)
|
medium