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10th National Swiss Parks Market, 21 May 2026

On 21 May 2026, the Bundesplatz will transform into a festival of culinary delights. Taste the finest regional specialities from the Swiss parks and meet passionate producers! The programme includes tastings, games and activities for young and old, music – everything you need to enjoy for a great time. Save the date!

9th national Swiss parks market, 15th May 2025

Am Donnerstag, 15. Mai 2025, ist der Pärke-Markt zurück auf dem Bundesplatz in Bern. Auf dem Programm stehen Spezialitäten, Degustationen, Spiele und Mitmach-Aktivitäten an den Ständen, Musik und alles, was es braucht für eine gute Zeit. Reservieren Sie sich das Datum schon jetzt!
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Au fil du Doubs - Stage 1

Hiking trail
Time required: 5 hours 15 minutesLength: 19.00 km

Parc du Doubs - From Les Brenets, follow the Doubs to the impressive Saut du Doubs, a 27m high waterfall. The river widens into a mineral world to the Châtelot dam before sinking into deep gorges.

Route-information

Length
19.00 km
Amount untarred route
15.30 km
Vertical heigth
240 m
Altitude difference ascent
272 m
Altitude difference descent
515 m
Time required
5 hours 15 minutes
Level technique
Easy
Level condition
Middle
Height profile view map

It is possible to reach the Saut du Doubs by boat, for more info: www.nlb.ch

Possibilities for catering

Les Brenets:
- Restaurant Les Rives du Doubs: www.rives-du-doubs.ch
- Restaurant Bellevue: www.campingbrenets.ch
Le Saut-du-Doubs:
- Restaurant Le Saut du Doubs: www.saut-du-doubs.ch
Le Châtelot :
- Halte du Châtelot
La Maison Monsieur:
- Buvette du Caprice

Signalization

Route n° 95

Infrastructure

Accommodation:
- La Chambre des Randonneurs, +41 (0)79 342 40 90

Arrival

Starting point
Les Brenets (Altitude: 860 m)
Arrival by public transport
Gare des Brenets Timetable SBB
Destination
La Maison Monsieur (Altitude: 620 m)

The offer is suitable for

  • Adults
  • Children >12 years
  • 50+
  • Families
  • Groups

The offer has been particularly developed for

  • Third cycle (1st – 3rd grade, lower secondary)
  • Upper Secondary School Classes
  • Association/Companies
Parc du Doubs

Saut du Doubs

The largest waterfall along the Doubs The water plunges down 27 metres. In the beautiful gorge there are relaxing restaurant terraces for you to stay a while. Those who wish can make a boot trip on the Lac des Brenets.

Natural monumentNatural landscape / HabitatViewpoint
Parc du Doubs

Hôtel Les Rives du Doubs

Hôtel 3 étoiles somptueux abritant 15 chambres ensoleillées donnant sur le lac, certaines disposant d’un balcon surplombant le Doubs majestueux. Grande salle à manger avec terrasses, différentes salles de conférence pour sociétés et formations.

RestaurantHotelCafé
Parc du Doubs

Camping***** Lac des Brenets

The 5***** "Lac des Brenets" terraced campground awaits you in the most beautiful area of the Neuchâtel Jura. Come join us for an active and relaxing vacation!

RestaurantCamping site / CampingCafé

Season

All season

Contact

Parc naturel régional du Doubs
6 Place du 23 Juin, CP 316
2350 Saignelégier

www.parcdoubs.ch/

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