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Mont Soleil Wind Farm – Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant loop from Renan

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Mont Soleil Wind Farm – Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant loop from Renan

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Mont Soleil Wind Farm – Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant loop from Renan

02:38

27.2km

730m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

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Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.17 km for 305 m

After 19.3 km for 59 m

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Train Station

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14.7 km

View of Chasseral from Mt Soleil

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Here on the crest of Mont Soleil, in the heart of the wind farm, you have an excellent unobstructed view of the Chasseral.

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15.8 km

Mont Soleil Wind Farm

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On the 1,289 meter high Mont Soleil you will find not only the numerous wind turbines but also an enormous photovoltaic system. To be precise, it is one of the largest solar power plants in Europe.

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16.7 km

View of Mont-Soleil

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Mont Soleil is in the Bernese Jura north of Saint-Imier. The name Mont Soleil has been known since the Middle Ages.

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17.1 km

Mont-Soleil Solar Power Plant

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The first solar power plant in Switzerland was put into operation in 1992 on the Mont-Soleil - the name of the place fits in perfectly. Meanwhile, it has been expanded …

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17.6 km

Mont Soleil Wind Turbines Route

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Always follow bike path 7

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19.2 km

From Mont Soleil towards Saint-Imier is the Sentier de la Brigade (hiking trail! Also suitable for bikers). The first 30 meters are quite challenging because of the many steps, but afterwards it is a highlight.

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