Herisson

Les cascades du Hérisson, Le Hérisson Letztes Update: 12.10.2026 durch Daniel Sturm
Land: France
Subregion: Jura
Ort: Menétrux-en-Joux
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45min
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46m
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Charakteristik:
Nice waterfalls, to do after some rain or even a small flood. Very known with hikers & tourists. Recommended is an early or late start to avoid busy hours and incidents.
Charakteristik:
Nice waterfalls, to do after some rain or even a small flood. Very known with hikers & tourists. Recommended is an early or late start to avoid busy hours and incidents.
Anfahrt:
Head to the car park at the Hérisson waterfalls. There is a charge for parking between 1 July and 30 September (10 euros per vehicle for 1 to 4 hours, and 15 euros for over 4 hours).
Zustieg (45 min):
Follow the signposted tourist trail to the top of the Saut de la Forge, the starting point of the race.
Tour (2 h 30):
On the left most waterfalls can be tackled without too much trouble. There’s an emergency stop between each waterfall;it’s better to take the very popular tourist path that runs alongside the water, between the points of interest.
Rückweg (5 min):
Head back to the car park via the tourist trail.

Koordinaten:

Canyon Start
46.6146°, 5.8476° ↓↑
DMS: 46° 36" 52.56', 5° 50" 51.36'

DM: 46° 36.876", 5° 50.856"

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Hydrologie:
It dries up almost completely once the fine weather arrives. It is best to tackle this descent in spring or autumn, at the end of a minor flood.