Freiberge, Jura : The Freiberge region of Canton Jura is paradise for horses, and its gently rolling hills are a paradise for riders, hikers and bikers too.
The Freiberge region is criss-crossed with cycling paths, yet you are more likely to see horses than other cyclists. And it’s not surprising that the horses of the Jura enjoy many special privileges – the proud, half-wild horses of the Freiberge region reflect the spirit of the freedom-loving people of this region. The horses graze in freedom on lush pastures kept in only by the occasional attractive stone wall. These pasturelands are also home to many delightful hiking and cycling trails.

The national “Veloland” route 7, which covers over 275 km between Basel and Nyon, passes right through the middle of the idyllic Freiberge region – a route which is, particularly here, suitable for families (bikes can be rented at every station). How about spending a night with the horses too? Sleep on straw in a barn on one of the region’s many farms.

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General: www.MySwitzerland.com/8

Accommodation: www.MySwitzerland.com/typical

Travel: www.MySwitzerland.com/travel

Where to go

– Saignelégier: stroll around the “Etang de la Gruère”, Switzerland’s largest moorland lake

– Saignelégier: visit the cattle markets and the “Marché Concours”

– Watch Valley: follow the “watchmaker’s route” with its 38 fascinating stops

Where to stay

– Saignelégier: Hotel de la Gare et du Parc

– Les Emibois: Gîte rural La Clôsurate

– Le Noirmont: tepee village