Nature Reserve Guide
Réserve Naturelle Des Grèves De Cheseaux is a significant nature reserve situated along the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, forming part of the larger Grande Cariçaie. This area is characterized by a diverse landscape featuring a complex of ponds, extensive forests, sedge meadows, and reed beds, all contributing to its unique marshland environment. The varied terrain and well-maintained paths make it suitable for several sports like gravel biking, jogging, touring cycling, road cycling, and more.
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4.6
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Average rating
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3.4
(5)
15
riders
23.6km
01:41
210m
210m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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23
riders
50.3km
02:59
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
46.7km
03:16
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
55.8km
04:19
1,230m
1,230m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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10
runners
14.6km
01:40
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
10.5km
01:16
320m
320m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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94
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

70
runners
31.3km
03:25
190m
190m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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348
riders
41.9km
02:39
140m
140m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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418
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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155
riders
11.3km
00:39
20m
20m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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143
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(6)
133
riders
44.7km
02:29
910m
910m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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122
riders
62.8km
03:17
1,130m
1,130m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.8
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143
riders
37.1km
01:38
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

97
riders
60.2km
03:30
1,210m
1,210m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.5
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48
hikers
11.6km
02:56
30m
30m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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40
hikers
11.1km
03:45
520m
520m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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41
hikers
9.34km
02:22
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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35
hikers
20.4km
06:47
950m
950m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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24
riders
29.0km
02:15
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

3.5
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39
riders
49.3km
03:05
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
39
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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23
riders
45.2km
03:34
880m
880m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Réserve Naturelle Des Grèves De Cheseaux is a nature reserve located along the southern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, forming part of the larger Grande Cariçaie. It features a diverse landscape of ponds, forests, sedge meadows, and reed beds. This area is recognized for its rich biodiversity and serves as a refuge for lacustrine wildlife.
The reserve offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Gravel biking, Jogging, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Hiking. There are 99 routes available, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from more than 4,000 visitors. Explore options with the Cycling in Réserve Naturelle Des Grèves De Cheseaux guide.
Yes, Réserve Naturelle Des Grèves De Cheseaux offers several gravel biking routes. Examples include the 'Grandson loop' at 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and 'Estavayer-le-Lac – View of Oleyres loop' at 41.6 miles (67 km). More routes can be found in the Gravel biking in Réserve Naturelle Des Grèves De Cheseaux guide.
Jogging routes in the reserve vary in length and difficulty. The 'La Petite Plage – Yverdon-les-Bains Marina loop' is 4.6 miles (7.4 km) long, while the 'Yverdon-les-Bains Old Town – Grandson Castle loop' extends to 19.4 miles (31.3 km). Further options are detailed in the Running Trails in Réserve Naturelle Des Grèves De Cheseaux guide.
Yes, touring cycling routes cater to various skill levels. An easy route is the 'Lakeside Bar – Menhirs of Clendy loop' at 7 miles (11.3 km). More challenging options include the 'Yverdon-les-Bains Old Town – Vineyards along Lake Neuchâtel loop' at 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
Hiking trails range from easy to difficult. An easy option is the 'View of Château d’Yverdon – Théâtre Benno Besson loop' at 2.8 miles (4.5 km). For more challenging hikes, consider the 'Jura Balcony Viewpoint – Gorges de Covatannaz loop' at 12.6 miles (20.4 km). More information is available in the Hiking in Réserve Naturelle Des Grèves De Cheseaux guide.
The reserve is known for its unique complex of ponds, forests, and reed beds, which support diverse wildlife. The Pro Natura Centre Champ-Pittet, located within the southern part of the reserve, offers exhibitions, guided tours, and observation facilities. Observation towers are available for wildlife viewing.
Réserve Naturelle Des Grèves De Cheseaux is popular among outdoor enthusiasts, with more than 4,000 visitors having shared their experiences on komoot. The routes in this region have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 244 ratings.
Official information for the Grande Cariçaie, which includes Réserve Naturelle Des Grèves De Cheseaux, is available on its website. The official website is www.grande-caricaie.ch. For direct inquiries, the Association de la Grande Cariçaie can be reached at +41 24 425 18 88.
Yes, mountain biking trails are available, ranging from easy to difficult. An easy option is the 'Harbour parking at Lake Neuchâtel – Yverdon-les-Bains Old Town loop' at 11.3 miles (18.1 km). The MTB Trails in Réserve Naturelle Des Grèves De Cheseaux guide provides more details.
Komoot offers several guides for the reserve, including Cycling, Road Cycling, Running Trails, MTB Trails, and Hiking. There are also guides for Gravel biking and Attractions.

