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Areuse-Schlucht

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Areuse-Schlucht

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4.8

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Areuse-Schlucht

03:15

11.9km

80m

Hiking

The Areuse Gorge is a true natural gem in the Jura & Three Lakes Region and is considered one of the most beautiful gorges in Switzerland. Sometimes narrow and wildly rushing, then wide and gently rippling, the Areuse River guides you along its course. Moss-covered rocks, historic and modern bridges, footbridges and staircases, primeval forest sections, and a few mysterious tunnels lend the hike an unparalleled sense of adventure.

The starting point of your hike is at the train station in the village of Noiraigue, which you can reach from Neuchâtel in about 20 minutes by train. Halfway along the route, the Restaurant de La Truite in Champ-du-Moulin invites you to a delightful break with many regional specialties. This tour is well-suited for families with children, provided the little ones are steady on their feet, as the many stairs make a stroller rather impractical. Dogs are welcome on a leash.

At the destination of Boudry, the regional train to Neuchâtel or Yverdon-les-Bains runs every hour.

by Jura & Trois-Lacs

Last updated: March 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.47 km

Saut de Brot stone bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Saut de Brot bridge is certainly one of the most beautiful places in the Areuse Gorge. The old stone bridge takes you to the other side of the Areuse and makes a fantastic photo opportunity.

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4.29 km

Champ-du-Moulin

Highlight • Restaurant

There's plenty to discover at Champ-du-Moulin. It has a small tavern with a lovely garden seating area and a restaurant converted from an old farmhouse. There's also a nature center with lots of information about the Areuse Gorge and a small shop selling gemstones and fossils. The perfect place to linger and refuel for the rest of your hike.

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5.50 km

Rock tunnel on the hiking trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

Another rock arch on the way through the Gorges de l'Areuse / Areuse Gorge. One of the most beautiful gorges in Switzerland.

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6.04 km

Chute de la Verrière

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Beautiful waterfall with a viewpoint. A pleasant rest stop can be found on the flat riverbank a little further upstream.

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6.80 km

Bridge over the Areuse

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A very special bridge over the Areuse River. It's wider at the beginning and narrows towards the end. The cleverly arranged planks create the feeling of being drawn towards the bridge.

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8.99 km

In the Areuse Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

This gorge trail is pristine and wildly romantic. I recommend the section from Noiraigue to Boudry.

The narrow path is particularly spectacular from Champ-du-Moulin onwards, with its rock overhangs, steps, and bridges. It rushes through the narrow gorge, whose lush vegetation truly resembles a jungle.

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11.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.77 km

2.77 km

2.06 km

1.34 km

944 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.38 km

2.83 km

1.66 km

1.32 km

386 m

309 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (730 m)

Lowest point (450 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

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Comments

July 14, 2023,NE/ ab Noiraigue nach Boudry. Wanderung durch die Areusschlucht☀️🌡

Today I am hiking for the second time through the Areuse gorge NE, also called the wild gorge, now it can be called the quiet gorge, the Areuse has almost no water.
I start in Noiraigue and finish in Boudry.
This enchanting hiking trail follows the partly babbling, partly roaring watercourse of the Areuse. It leads over stone bridges, footbridges …

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August 9, 2022,Favorit Areuse Wanderung | Noiraigue - Boudry

Take the SBB there, return with tram 215 (runs more frequently in the evening).
The first 1.3 km next to the railway line, then another 850 m of buildings.
After a good 5 km there is a kiosk a few meters further a restaurant. The most beautiful section is through the first part of the gorge. On the last 7 …

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August 24, 2024,gorges de l'areuse

the areuse gorge, the first half from noiraigue is nothing special apart from the stone bridge. the path was often wide and asphalted and I didn't particularly like it. after the delicious lunch at the hôtel de la truite (highly recommended), the path became narrower and rougher, leading over many narrow bridges and wooden walkways. I liked this part of …

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June 26, 2023,Areuse-Schlucht

A river, like a lucky bag. Whenever you think that's it, the Areuse turns it up again. Surprised, fascinated and charmed. And has been for over 100 years. In 1886 the association "Sentiers des Gorges de l'Areuse" was founded. Its goal: to maintain the paths, paths, stairs, railings and bridges along the Gorges de l'Areuse. And that's not a few. …

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July 16, 2022,Boudry-Areuse schlucht- Noirsigue

I took a lot of photos and a long lunch break. Otherwise I would have been faster☺️

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September 22, 2023,Urwüchsiger Schluchtensteig der Areuse

The Areuse gorge was our hiking destination today. So we got on the train early in the morning. Thanks to the tourist card, travel on public transport in the canton is free. We drove from Le Landeron via Neuchatel to Buttes, because first we wanted to take the cable car to Robella, but it wasn't open today, so we went …

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June 5, 2025,Areuseschlucht von Noiraigue nach Boudry

Discover the Areuse: sometimes wide, sometimes narrow, bubbling here, there tranquil. Brilliant, unique, wild, with an abundance of water – all in all, breathtakingly beautiful.

This enchanting hiking trail follows the sometimes roaring watercourse of the Areuse. It leads over stone bridges, footbridges, and steps, through rocky narrow passages, and along impressively rugged cliffs. Given the rather poor weather forecast, …

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April 20, 2022,Hike Boudry - Noiraigue Gorges de l'Areuse

Hike through the Areuse Gorges from Boudry (NE) to the Val de Travers. The path is not suitable for prams (and dog buggies 😄).
Afterwards you should definitely visit the asphalt mines of La Presta/Travers.

Hike through the Gorges de l'Areuse from Boudry into the Val de Travers. The tour isn't suitable for any kind of buggies/pushchairs.
At the end, …

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February 11, 2026

The Areuse Gorge is a true natural gem in the Jura & Three Lakes Region and is considered one of the most beautiful gorges in Switzerland. Sometimes narrow and wildly rushing, then wide and gently rippling, the Areuse River guides you along its course. Moss-covered rocks, historic and modern bridges

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Saut de Brot stone bridge

Champ-du-Moulin

Rock tunnel on the hiking trail

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Bridge over the Areuse

In the Areuse Gorge

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