An accessible afternoon intro to trail running in the Swiss Jura
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The most accessible Swiss Canyon Trail distance at 15.9 km with 577 m of gain, the 16K is designed to open the trail running experience to as many participants as possible. With an afternoon start and no cutoff, it welcomes Nordic Walkers and first-time trail runners alongside seasoned runners. Tops out at Mordetta (1,113 m) before returning to Couvet.
Suitable for first-timers
Couvet, NE, SwitzerlandMay 30, 2026
Swiss Canyon Trail 16K is a loop trail race in Couvet, NE, Switzerland, held on May 30, 2026. The course covers 15.9 km and climbs 534 m.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 730 m | — | |
Le Couvent Checkpoint | 7.3 | 1,112 m | — | |
Plat de Riaux Aid Station | 10.8 | 845 m | 3h15m7:00 PM | |
Finish Finish | 17.6 | 730 m | 6h45m10:30 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Parking spaces for campervans reserved around EspaceVal Couvet. Additional camping at Camping La Coue in Travers (www.lacoue.ch) and a campsite in Fleurier. No reservations needed for the on-site campervan area.
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