Jura · Hiking

Sentier de la Chouette

0.3 mi
round trip
1,322 ft
climb
2,422 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Sentier de la Chouette is an out-and-back trail, 0.3 miles each way (0.7 miles round trip) in Jura, Switzerland, inside Parc du Doubs. It runs between about 1,710 ft and 2,420 ft above sea level, with roughly 360 ft of climbing one way. It is demanding mountain hiking, with rocky or exposed stretches where you need sure footing. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Le Noirmont, about 0.9 miles northwest of the trailhead. For camping, Camping Creux-des-Biches and Camping communal Saignelégier are within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Sentier de la Chouette for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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