Chasseral
The highest peak of the eastern Jura (1,607 m), with panoramic views from the Swiss Alps to Mont Blanc on clear days.
Chasseral rises to 1,607 m. Its summit has a landmark telecommunications tower and a mountain hotel, making it an excellent place to look out over the Swiss Plateau and the Alps. On clear days visibility reaches 200 km, taking in everything from the Jungfrau massif to Mont Blanc. In summer and autumn you can drive, cycle or take the summer bus up from Nods or Saint-Imier. From the car park it is about a 15-minute walk to the summit. The ridge has several hiking routes and is a great spot for sunrises and sea-of-clouds views. The mountain lies within the Chasseral Regional Nature Park, and the surrounding pastures have grazing cattle and traditional mountain farmhouse restaurants.
Opening hours
Open all day (mountain road closed in winter)
Nearby sights
- St. Peter's Island
- Chaumont
- Laténium
- Hôtel DuPeyrou
- Museum of Art and History of Neuchâtel
- Lake Neuchâtel Promenade & Boat Cruise
- Valangin Castle
- Neuchâtel Castle & Collegiate Church