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Passes and routes: Jura

Short, often steep Jura passes between Neuchâtel, Solothurn and Basel, many open all year.

Passes
6
Open today
5
Routes
6
Highest pass
1,502 m
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Passes: Jura

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PassSummitStatusWinterDifficultyRatingTodayBand
Col du Chasseral1,502 mOpenClosed in winterModerate3.04.5Jura
Col de la Vue des Alpes1,283 mOpenWinter closure unconfirmedModerate4.01.5Jura
Weissenstein1,279 mClosedClosed in winterDemanding2.5*closedJura
Passwang943 mOpenWinter closure unconfirmedModerate3.0*2.0Jura
Col des Rangiers856 mOpenWinter closure unconfirmedDemanding2.5*4.0Jura
Oberer Hauenstein731 mOpenWinter closure unconfirmedEasy2.5*3.5Jura

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Routes: Jura

Researched suggestions, not routes we have ridden. Distances approximate.

Next step
Col des Rangiers 856 mPasswang 943 m
Distance
200 km
Passes
2
Fuel
6 stops
Best months
Mar–Oct

Rated demanding only because one source gives the Col des Rangiers a 12% maximum. Two cycling measurements give it just 8–9.4%, so the loop rides more like a moderate one. There are no winter closures, which makes it a season opener (March to October per the source). Expect small roads, forest, a short tunnel at the Passwang summit and a 500 m drop to the Doubs at Goumois.

Jura heights: Vue des Alpes and Chasseral from Neuchâtel

Neuchâtel → Neuchâtel · Suggested combination
Next step
Col de la Vue des Alpes 1,283 mCol du Chasseral 1,502 m
Distance
81 km
Passes
2
Fuel
4 stops
Best months
May–Oct

Two Jura passes with maximums of 10–11%. The Vue des Alpes is a former main road that is now quiet because of the A20 tunnel. The Chasseral road from Nods is narrow and steep (about 7.7% over 8 km), with open pastures and views of the Alps. It closes in winter.

Solothurn Jura: Weissenstein and Passwang (not on Sundays)

Solothurn → Laufen · Suggested combination
Next step
Weissenstein 1,279 mPasswang 943 m
Distance
54 km
Passes
2
Fuel
3 stops
Best months
May–Oct

The Weissenstein is one of the steepest roads in Switzerland, with up to 22% and over 10% average on both sides. Only ride it once you are confident with hill starts and very slow hairpins on a steep slope. Motor traffic is banned on Sundays and public holidays from 09:00 to 16:00, and the road is not cleared of snow.

Gentle Jura crossing: Balsthal – Oberer Hauenstein – Waldenburg

Balsthal → Waldenburg · Suggested combination
Beginner
Oberer Hauenstein 731 m
Distance
15 km
Passes
1
Fuel
2 stops
Best months
Mar–Oct

The easiest pass in this list: a maximum of 6% (Wikipedia list) and averages of only 2.8% and 3.9% (quaeldich), at just 731 m altitude. It is a short, open historic crossing via Langenbruck, good as a first pass of the season.

Vallée de Joux loop: Marchairuz and Mollendruz

Bière → Bière · Suggested combination
Next step
Col du Marchairuz 1,447 mCol du Mollendruz 1,180 m
Distance
53 km
Passes
2
Fuel
5 stops
Best months
Apr–Oct

The Marchairuz reaches 14% (canton of Vaud) through forest. The return over the Mollendruz is easy (max 8%). Both roads are kept open all year. The lake shore between Le Brassus and Le Pont is flat.

Beginner
Col du Mollendruz 1,180 m
Distance
44 km
Passes
1
Fuel
3 stops
Best months
Apr–Oct

The canton of Vaud gives the Mollendruz a maximum of 8%. The averages are 5.4% and 3.8%, and the road is kept open all year. Ride over to Lac de Joux at Le Pont, follow the lake to Le Sentier and come back the same way.

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