Jura ridgeway


The Jura ridgeway is a long-distance hiking trail along the Jura mountain range in Switzerland. It starts in Dielsdorf, near Zurich, and follows the crest of the mountain ridge towards the southwest, to finish near Nyon on Lake Geneva.
The total distance covered is around, and can be completed in around 17 or 18 days walking. The elevation ranges from.
In German, the path is known as the Jura Höhenweg. More than half the route is in French-speaking areas, where it is known as the Chemin des Crêtes du Jura. It is marked with many official signposts using a white number "5".
This ridgeway forms part of the long-distance European walking route E4 between Spain and Greece.