From Miécourt to Saint-Ursanne

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Saint-Ursanne.
Photo: Claudia Hofer, CC BY-SA, Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ

moderate

Distance 15.8 km

4:45 h

533 m

573 m

847 m

438 m

This varied Jura hike leads from Miécourt through green hilly landscapes. Over Mont Terri, it goes to the medieval town of Saint-Ursanne on the Doubs river.

From Miécourt you quickly reach the foot of Mont Terri via Cornol. Once the short ascent is done, you enjoy a beautiful view from up there of the villages Courtemautruy and Courgenay. Then you follow the signpost of the "Via Jura" towards "Outremont/Col de la Croix". After a short stretch on an asphalt road, you first go through the forest before enjoying the panorama again on the ridge. Then the pleasant part of the hike begins: The path gently zigzags downhill to St-Ursanne. The town mainly consists of buildings and townhouses from the 14th to 16th century. City tours can be booked at the tourist office, but you can also explore the town on your own: fountains, city gates, the collegiate church with cloister and chapels are worth a visit. But St-Ursanne is also a popular destination for art lovers and "fancy noses": numerous galleries and workshops invite you to linger, and the Sunday market also attracts many visitors.

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Publisher Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ

The «Tourenplaner Schweiz» is a product of the magazine «Wandermagazin Schweiz». The magazine is published eight times a year. We take our readers to new regions, show the pearls of Switzerland, and tell stories about the land and people. In each issue, you will find hiking tips, reports, photo series, recipes, product information, and the latest news from the hiking world. The current issue is available at kiosks and from the publisher.

Author Jochen Ihle
Jochen Ihle (born 1962) is the editor-in-chief of the hiking magazine SCHWEIZ. He spends his working life in the mountains year-round and is the author of numerous hiking guidebooks.

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