The "Étang de la Gruère" is a dammed moor lake situated in a hollow on the highland plateau of the Freiberge in the Swiss canton of Jura. It lies at an elevation of 998 metres a.s.l. on the municipality land of Saignelégier, approximately half way between Saignelégier and Tramelan. The lake is 600 m long, 60 m wide at its narrowest point and around 4.5 m deep. Taken together with the forested area around the actual lake and two further small moor ponds to its north east, the Étang de la Gruère nature sanctuary comprises an area of approximately 1 km2.

A path for hikers has been designed here that combines all the characteristic elements of the Freiberg high plateau. If you want to enjoy the scenery to the full all you have to do is to follow the signs and focus on the natural beauty around you as you walk. A well-made path will take you around the Etang de la Gruère as you learn about the fauna and flora of the region from the signs along the way.

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