Monumental Fountain, La Chaux-de-Fonds
Monumental Fountain, La Chaux-de-Fonds
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Monumental Fountain, La Chaux-de-Fonds
Hiking
5.0
(12)
Gravel riding
5.0
(3)
Road cycling
5.0
(2)
Mountain biking
5.0
(1)
Tips
September 22, 2022
Hiking
Monumental fountain - The fountain was built in 1888 to commemorate the introduction of drinking water in La Chaux-de-Fonds (1,000m). The pumped-up water is brought 20 km far through an ingenious system of tunnels from springs in the Areuse Gorges (627m).
Text/Source: Jura Trois Lacs Three Lakes Country
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Monumental Fountain, La Chaux-de-Fonds
5.0
(4)
10
hikers
19.7km
05:44
520m
520m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
5.0
(1)
7
hikers
11.1km
03:04
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
8
hikers
Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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Elevation 1,080 m
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Location: La Chaux-de-Fonds, Neuchâtel, Espace Mittelland, Switzerland