Hérisson waterfall loop from Menetrux-en-Joux

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very popular route. Best to go early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
The waterfalls are truly beautiful and the route is well laid out

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Date of your route : Aug 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

In the Jura, people "do" the Hérisson waterfalls... So we went there!
The route is pleasant and fairly easy to follow (especially if you use GPS guidance with the Visorando app).
The coolness of the forest is very welcome, and the place is pretty. Like other reviewers, I think it's better to do the route by going up the waterfall path towards the Saut de la Forge: there's less risk of slipping (good walking shoes and walking sticks are recommended; an elderly person had a bad fall on the way down...).
Personally, I'm a little disappointed, I was expecting better. That said, in the middle of summer, the water flow of the waterfalls is quite low (who said the climate wasn't disrupted...?) and, above all, the crowds are unbearable and completely ruined our enjoyment (bearing in mind that we ourselves added to the crowds of tourists...)
I highly recommend arriving early in the morning (in summer!) at around 8 a.m. in Ménétrux en Joux, as it takes about 30 minutes (if you stroll a little) to reach the waterfall trail. We were delayed unintentionally that morning and we really regretted it because you have to walk in single file and stop constantly to let people coming in the opposite direction pass, as the paths are often very narrow: from 10 a.m. onwards, you can't move! I won't even mention the inconsiderate people who jostle, are downright rude and show little respect for other walkers and the place....
On the other hand, the return trip through the forest is very pleasant (there is almost no one there!), but be sure to follow the clearly visible markings on the trees and remain vigilant.
I imagine that the route is much more pleasant outside the tourist season. If you love peaceful nature, choose another destination...
Thanks for the route info anyway!

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Date of your route : Jul 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The route is followed in the direction described. There are lots of people between points 2 and 5, both going up and down. The return from point 5 to point 7 has many very slippery sections.

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Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful site to see, but not on 14 July, too crowded...
The trail starts and ends in the forest, which is pleasant in summer. At the waterfalls, the path is very uneven in places, with too many people wearing unsuitable footwear, resulting in slips, falls and delays for those coming up the trail in the opposite direction
Tip: do the waterfall trail going up from the waterfall house and not in the opposite direction because the path is slippery and the view is more beautiful

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Date of your route : Jul 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, certainly one of the most beautiful in the Jura....

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