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Orbe-Schlucht
04:26
16.2km
140m
Hiking
This extended hike through the Orbe Gorge offers plenty to discover: While modern buildings will initially amaze you, the sheer diversity of the nature reserve will later enchant you.
From the picturesque town of Vallorbe, you follow the reservoir and cross it via the impressive railway viaduct. After the Day…
Last updated: March 6, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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147 m
Vallorbe Town Center and Orbe River
Highlight • Settlement
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2.56 km
Railroad viaduct from Day
Highlight (Segment) • Bridge
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3.33 km
Barrage du Day
Highlight • Monument
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4.30 km
Saut du Day Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
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7.17 km
Orbe River Tunnels
Highlight • Cave
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16.2 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.49 km
5.12 km
2.50 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
11.2 km
2.27 km
841 m
771 m
630 m
475 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (770 m)
Lowest point (450 m)
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Sunday 5 July
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As it is today, it can be slippery even when the weather is nice and therefore dangerous in steep places. The hike is not recommended when it rains. The hike along the dammed river L'Orbe, which sometimes rushes between steep …
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February 10, 2026
This extended hike through the Orbe Gorge offers plenty to discover: While modern buildings will initially amaze you, the sheer diversity of the nature reserve will later enchant you.
From the picturesque town of Vallorbe, you follow the reservoir and cross it via the impressive railway viaduct. After
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