The mountain ridge between Lake Neuchâtel and Val de Ruz is Neuchâtel's local mountain. A mountain for viewing, a hotel mountain, a mountain of the earth's history and a starting point for Jura hikes. There are three funiculars in Neuchâtel: from the lake to the train station (Expo 2002), from the old town to Le Plan and from La Coudre to Chaumont. The latter goes up to 1087m.
Next to the mountain station, the characteristic, 100-year-old observation tower offers a fantastic view over the Three Lakes region and as far as the Alps. The "Sentier du Temps" back to Neuchâtel train station is a 4.5km long themed trail on the history of the earth's development; one million years measures exactly one meter. Tree rope park at the mountain station.
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Height: 1171m
Accessibility:
From Neuchâtel train station on foot (2km) or by trolleybus (No. 107) from the north exit to the Le Coudre district, funicular to Chaumont
View: Lake Neuchâtel, over the western Swiss plateau to the Swiss Alps, if visibility is good to Mont Blanc
Attractions: Lighthouse observation tower, earth history theme trail back to Neuchâtel, course in the trees, playground and picnic area
Culinary: Petit Hotel: Restaurant with panoramic views, special funicular rides
Accommodation: Petit Hotel: 5 charming rooms
Groups: Petit Hotel: Seminar room for up to 15 people
Winter: Funicular runs all year round, winter hiking, alpine snowshoe tour to Les Savagnières
Special features: High-altitude hike to Chasseral