Hiking
Path of Time
Path of time - Neil Villard. © Ville de Neuchâtel
- LengthLength
- 5 km
- Ascents | DescentsAscents | Descents
- 23 m | 497 m
- DurationDuration
- 1 h 15
- Technical | Fitness levelTechnical | Fitness level
- Family friendly | Easy
Trail down the side of the Chaumont, marked with wood sculptures.
Seventeen sculptures along this occasionally steep route take you back in time, from the Big Bang to the emergence of humans. As you leave Chaumont, you'll be stunned by the view of the Three Lakes Region and the Alps. Then, each meter of the sculpture-lined path represents a million years as you descend through the forest to reach upper Neuchâtel.
Good to know
Good to know
- The City of Neuchâtel is currently renovating the Path of Time. Pending completion of the work, a photo exhibition is on show to give visitors a chance to appreciate this exceptional site. The exhibition showcases the talent of wildlife photographer Neil Villard, whose work can be seen all along the Sentier
- The Path of Time will remain open during the works (the statues and photo exhibition will also be accessible)
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