Sentier des Jeurs
An educational forest walk in Château-d’Oex to discover the Sapin des Jeurs, a centuries-old fir tree in the Pays-d’Enhaut.
The Sentier des Jeurs is an easy forest walk full of discoveries, ideal for a family outing in Château-d’Oex. Along the route, panels and pictograms guide walkers through the main stages in the life of a tree: from seed to young plant, from roots to trunk, all the way to the essential role played by deadwood in the forest.
The highlight of the itinerary is the majestic Sapin des Jeurs. This white fir probably started growing around 1775 and now stands nearly 45 metres tall. Its diameter at breast height is 1.42 metres, which equals a circumference of 4.45 metres. Although it is already around 250 years old, it could live for several more centuries if conditions remain favourable.
Throughout the walk, the trail raises awareness of forest biodiversity in the Pays-d’Enhaut. Visitors learn how seeds travel on the wind, why roots are vital, how young trees struggle to grow, and why deadwood is home to so many species.
With a walking time of around one hour and a moderate elevation gain, this educational trail offers a lovely immersion in nature, combining observation, learning and the simple pleasure of walking peacefully beneath the fir trees.
Practical informations
Location
Route de la Laitemaire, 1660 Château-d’Œx
Type of trail
Educational forest trail
Main point of interest
The Sapin des Jeurs, a centuries-old silver fir tree
Suitable for
Families, nature enthusiasts and forest walkers
Access
From the Château-d’Œx Tourist Office, you can reach the Disc-Golf parking area by car, located on Route de la Laitemaire. Visitors may park there with care. From the parking area, allow approximately 10 minutes on foot (700 m) to reach the start of the Jeurs educational trail.
Driving directions : https://maps.app.goo.gl/6yauYtCRNjRviKxr8
Walking directions : https://maps.app.goo.gl/ConcVKgVJ68YyWNw8
What to bring
Suitable footwear for forest trails and, if available on site, the educational booklet or other interpretive materials.
Good to know
Pictograms along the trail guide visitors through various themes, including seeds, roots, young trees, trunks and branches, foliage, flowers and fruits, and the life cycle and death of a tree.
Jeurs Trail Brochure
Consult the Jeurs Trail brochure to discover the different themes of the trail, its points of interest and useful information to help you prepare your visit.
| Château-d'Œx | |
| +41 26 924 25 25 | |
| info@pays-denhaut.ch | |
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