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Étang de la Gruère

Saignelégier, Switzerland

Nature

A dark peat-bog lake ringed by spruce and birch, with a path around it of about an hour. Keep to the trail: the bog is protected.

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Saignelégier, Switzerland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
47.2381, 7.0506
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Switzerland: Vignette needed for motorways. Vehicles over 3.5 t pay the heavy vehicle charge instead of the vignette. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Municipal La ForgeCampsite
    8 km from Étang de la Gruère
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • TaricheCampsite
    13 km from Étang de la Gruère
    TentsCaravansShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Les Grands ChampsCampsite
    20 km from Étang de la Gruère
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping ErlachCampsite
    22 km from Étang de la Gruère
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Wohnmobilstellplatz OrpundMotorhome stopover
    23 km from Étang de la Gruère · 7 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping chez l'habitantCampsite
    24 km from Étang de la Gruère
    TentsShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Switzerland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Étang de la Gruère?

Étang de la Gruère is in Saignelégier, Switzerland, at GPS 47.2381, 7.0506. It is about 16 km from St-Ursanne.

Can you camp near Étang de la Gruère?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Stellplatz Les Mottes, Le Bémont, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 69 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Étang de la Gruère?

Étang de la Gruère is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Swiss Jura: Doubs gorges and the Creux du Van.

What is there to see near Étang de la Gruère?

Places worth a stop nearby: Saut du Doubs (30 km), Creux du Van (42 km), Bern Old Town (44 km) and Hasle-Rüegsau wooden bridge (52 km).

When is the best time to visit Étang de la Gruère?

The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)