Collegiate Church of Neuchâtel – Neuchâtel Castle loop from Colombier Allées Littorail
Collegiate Church of Neuchâtel – Neuchâtel Castle loop from Colombier Allées Littorail
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Collegiate Church of Neuchâtel – Neuchâtel Castle loop from Colombier Allées Littorail
03:44
14.5km
60m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: May 8, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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725 m
Plage de Colombier
Beach
6.63 km
Prison Tower (Gefängnisturm), Neuchâtel
Highlight • Historical Site
The prison tower was built in several stages; its foundation walls probably date from the 10th century.
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6.68 km
Collegiate Church of Neuchâtel
Highlight • Religious Site
The collegiate (or collegiate) church, construction of which began in the late 12th century, was consecrated in 1276. It is currently being restored internally. This restoration will take place in several stages and will extend over several years. Brief description of the outside: in front of the castle portal, three apses catch the eye for the beauty of their Romanesque decoration. Only the south tower is old, the spire and the north tower were built in 1869. The collegiate church, which was Catholic until the Reformation in 1530, has been used for worship by Neuchâtel's Protestant parish ever since. On leaving the collegiate church, cross the west terrace and cross the small bridge from the donjon to the foot of the fortification walls
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6.72 km
Banneret Fountain (Fontaine du Banneret), Neuchâtel
Highlight • Monument
Fontaine du Banneret (“Banner Lord Fountain”), the oldest fountain outside the first city walls, was originally intended for watering cows and horses. Later it was enlarged. In 1581, Laurent Perroud gave it its current appearance
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6.81 km
Neuchâtel Castle
Highlight • Castle
The castle, whose origins date back to the 12th century, is one of the highlights of your visit. Brief description of the outside: a tour along the outer walls gives an overview of the various parts of the building, which are grouped around a large and a smaller courtyard to the south. You can enter from rue de la Collégiale or via the cloister.
South side: the Philippe de Hochberg gallery is built on a raised wall and widened by a series of three-tiered bases. Six windows with stone mullions break through the yellow sandstone masonry. Twelve coats of arms, restored in 1898, commemorate the occupation of the country by the Confederates in the 16th century. West side: the Romanesque part is one of the few examples of civil architecture of that era in our country. Various parts of the west façade, with three cornices lying one above the other and richly decorated with vine leaves and tendril ornaments, were completely rebuilt in 1866 from yellow sandstone. East side: the eastern façade of the castle can be reached through a passage under the corner tower. The mighty towers and the fortress-like character of the high walls, at the foot of which the roofs of the old town nestle closely together, are impressive.
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6.91 km
Griffin Fountain (Greifenbrunnen), Neuchâtel
Highlight • Monument
In 1649, in order to be able to supply Fontaine du Griffon (the Griffon Fountain) with water, the city requested and received the excess of water destined for the castle. The fountain was completed in 1664. Charles Paris d'Orléans and his brother, during a visit in 1668, used this fountain to pour wine instead of water at festivals. The fountain used to be in the middle of the crossing.
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7.10 km
Place des Halles
Highlight • Settlement
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7.41 km
Fountain of Justice (Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen), Neuchâtel
Highlight • Monument
Fontaine de la Justice (The Fountain of Justice) - was sculpted by Laurent Perroud between 1545 and 1547. Justice dominates the octagonal basin. At her feet, four heads symbolize the different forms of government of that time: a pope, a mayor, an emperor and a sultan!
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7.67 km
Monument to David de Pury, Place Pury
Highlight • Monument
Place Pury is adorned with the monument to David de Pury, a work by David d’Angers. David de Pury was a particularly generous patron of the city of Neuchâtel, as he left his entire fortune to good causes. He had several buildings built that are now part of the historical heritage. David de Pury's donations are immortalized on the pedestal. You will find our partner, the Michaud jewelry store, on this square.
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9.24 km
Beach
Beach
14.5 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
7.15 km
5.41 km
1.21 km
619 m
102 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.53 km
4.01 km
1.93 km
1.05 km
900 m
130 m
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