K6 NE Chemin de l’abeille violette Bois du Petit-Château (Bus 304) – Hôpital (Bus 304)
The route K6 NE Chemin de l’abeille violette Bois du Petit-Château (Bus 304) – Hôpital (Bus 304) in Chasseral (canton of Neuenburg) is 5 km long, takes around 1.5 hours and has SAC difficulty T1.
- Route: K6 NE Chemin de l’abeille violette Bois du Petit-Château (Bus 304) – Hôpital (Bus 304)
- Region: Chasseral (Kanton Neuenburg)
- Theme: Family Hikes
- Distance: 5 km
- Walking time: 1.5 h
- Ascent: 160 m
- Difficulty (SAC scale): T1
- Terrain: Wanderland-Route Violette · SAC T1
- Highlights along the route: Villa Jaquemet, Cygne, Chouette hulotte, Chien viverrin, La Maison Blanche, Mouton d’Ouessant, Canard, Bouquetin des Alpes, Grand-Duc d’Europe, Raton laveur, Harfang des neiges, Chevêche d’Athéna, Oie, Poule, Canard de Barbarie, Canard de Poméranie, Lama, Cerf élaphes, Cochon d’Inde, Lapin, Loutre d’Europe, Villa Stotzer, Alpaga, Villa Fallet, Loutres Cendrées, Mouflon de Corse, Lynx d’Europe, Daim, Renne, Oiseaux exotiques, Fouine, Chèvre naines, Grand Tétras, Âne, Sanglier, Villa Turque, Atelier Grand Cargo
Difficulty comparison
This route (T1) sits in the lower third of the SAC scale (T1–T6).
What does the SAC difficulty mean?
| T1 | Hiking | Well-cleared, marked path, no risk of falling. |
| T2 | Mountain hiking | Continuous trail, can be steep, sure-footedness needed. |
| T3 | Demanding mountain hiking | Trail not always visible, exposed sections with possible fall risk. |
| T4 | Alpine hiking | Trail often absent, demanding terrain, head for heights needed. |
| T5 | Demanding alpine hiking | Trail mostly absent, exposed terrain, alpine experience required. |
| T6 | Difficult alpine hiking | No trail, very exposed, sometimes glaciers, utmost sure-footedness required. |
Tip: download the GPX track in advance or use the SagaTrail app – mobile reception in the Swiss mountains is often patchy, and the app gives you the map and legend offline as well.
Elevation profile
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does the hike K6 NE Chemin de l’abeille violette Bois du Petit-Château (Bus 304) – Hôpital (Bus 304) take?
The route is 5 km long, takes about 1.5 hours and has SAC difficulty T1.
Is this route suitable for children?
Yes, with SAC grade T1/T2 this route is generally manageable with children too.
Is there a GPX track to download?
Yes, you can download the GPX track directly further up this page and use it in your navigation app.
Which legend belongs to this route?
This route is linked to the legend “Das Geheimnis der unterirdischen Mühlen von Le Locle (Les Moulins Souterrains)” – you can find the full story in the Legends section of SagaTrail.
What is the best season for this route?
The best season for this route is: ganzjaehrig.