The Canal d'Entreroches: a nature trail and its daffodils, near Eclépens
Fancy an easy family nature walk? Between Eclépens and La Sarraz, an interpretive trail runs along a 17th-century canal. In spring, carpets of wild daffodils line the path. A 3.7 km loop, free, ideal with children.
A historic canal along a nature trail
Between Eclépens and La Sarraz, the Canal d'Entreroches trail runs along the remains of a 17th-century canal (dug between 1638 and 1648), which was once meant to link Lake Neuchâtel to Lake Geneva. Today, it's an easy nature loop of about 3.7 km (a little over an hour), with interpretive panels. In spring, the Mormont area is covered with carpets of wild daffodils. A rustic and instructive walk, perfect as a family.
What your children will discover
Children walk along the water, discover the surprising history of this old canal and, in spring, cross real fields of daffodils. The panels tell the place's past in a simple way. It's a walk that blends nature, history and fresh air, easy to do with young children.
What you do and the atmosphere on site
You follow the waymarked loop, on gravel and forest paths, with picnic areas for a break. The atmosphere is calm and bucolic. In spring (from mid-March to late April), the daffodils are the great spectacle; the rest of the fine season, the trail stays pleasant and shaded.
Before you go
- Recommended age: as a family from age 4 (an easy loop)
- Distance: about 3.7 km (~1h05), a loop
- Price: free
- What to bring: good shoes; a picnic (picnic areas provided)
- Daffodils: from mid-March to late April (Mormont area)
- Start: from Eclépens or La Sarraz (CFF stations nearby)
- Best season: spring (daffodils), until autumn
Parents' tips
- In spring, don't miss the carpets of daffodils (mid-March to late April).
- An easy 3.7 km loop: suitable for young children.
- Picnic areas dot the route.
- Don't pick the daffodils (a protected species in places).
- Easy access from the stations of Eclépens or La Sarraz.
Useful information
- Route: loop ~3.7 km between Eclépens and La Sarraz
- Start: Eclépens or La Sarraz (CFF stations nearby)
- Price: free
- Daffodils: from mid-March to late April
- Best season: from spring to autumn
Why we recommend it
Because it's an easy and original nature walk: a trail along a historic canal, dotted with panels, and in spring superb carpets of daffodils. A free and accessible loop, perfect for a family outing in the open air.
In a nutshell
An easy 3.7 km nature loop along a 17th-century canal, between Eclépens and La Sarraz, with daffodils in spring — a free family walk.
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Location
Eclépens
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Canal d'Entreroches, 1312 Eclépens
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