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Jura-Nord vaudois
Orbe

Orbe Waterfall and Dam – Blue Bridge, Orbe Gorge loop from Orbe

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Switzerland
Vaud
Jura-Nord vaudois
Orbe

Orbe Waterfall and Dam – Blue Bridge, Orbe Gorge loop from Orbe

Hard

4.7

(13)

85

hikers

Orbe Waterfall and Dam – Blue Bridge, Orbe Gorge loop from Orbe

02:18

8.09km

160m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 3.10 km for 120 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

412 m

Path Along the Orbe River

Highlight • Trail

Parking near the train station. Right next to the FC Orbe football field.

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2

1.30 km

Orbe Waterfall and Dam

Highlight • Waterfall

The Orbe (German formerly Orbach) is the 67 km long, left and western source river of the Thielle (German Zihl) in the Jura department in France and in the canton …

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3

3.31 km

Forest fireplace and picnic spot

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It has always distributed such barbecue areas throughout the gorge. Sometimes on the water, sometimes on the way up.

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4

4.06 km

Blue Bridge, Orbe Gorge

Highlight • Bridge

If you go there in spring, you will discover an amazing long cascade by the bridge.
The rocks by the river is also nice to see, so are the trees covered by moss.

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5

4.28 km

One of many bridges in the Orbe gorge. Be careful when it is damp or wet, the wood gets slippery very quickly!

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6

4.80 km

Hope Cave

Highlight • Cave

The way to and from the grotto is a highlight.

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7

6.28 km

Path Above the Orbe River

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice segment above Orbe river passing in fields by the cows and only a little house.

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8

7.07 km

By the River

Highlight • River

B

8.09 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

1.93 km

1.47 km

478 m

Surfaces

4.12 km

1.35 km

837 m

747 m

653 m

290 m

105 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (570 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

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Thursday 15 October

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