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Notable lake · District du Jura-Nord vaudois, Vaud

Lac de Joux

Lac de Joux is a lake in District du Jura-Nord vaudois, Vaud.

Lac de Joux: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lac de Joux

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Lac de Joux — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 46.63961, 6.28593. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lac de Joux full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lac de Joux yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lac de Joux?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Lac de Joux?

    Nearby: Les Agouillons (viewpoint, 7 km), Dent de Vaulion (viewpoint, 9 km), Vallée de Joux (viewpoint, 10 km), Église de l'Assomption (church, 13 km), Le Mont d'Or (viewpoint, 14 km), Roche Champion (viewpoint, 17 km).

    Is Lac de Joux worth visiting?

    Lac de Joux is listed as a notable lake in Vaud on Spotwander.