Col des Roches Tunnel – Hay Bales in Le Locle loop from Le Locle-Col-des-Roches

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Col des Roches Tunnel – Hay Bales in Le Locle loop from Le Locle-Col-des-Roches

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Col des Roches Tunnel – Hay Bales in Le Locle loop from Le Locle-Col-des-Roches

02:14

31.1km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.0 km for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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353 m

Mural at the Entrance to the Neuchâtel Mountains – Col des Roches

Highlight • Monument

Crossing the Franco-Swiss border marking the entry into the Neuchâtel mountains. A fresco welcomes us on the Swiss side showing life in these mountains. However, the Col des Roches is very popular with motorists and heavy goods vehicles...

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593 m

Col des Roches Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

18.9 km

International Museum of Horology (MIH)

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You can admire around 3,400 watches, including wall clocks, at the International Museum of Watches (French Musée international d'horlogerie). Many of the watches are from Switzerland and France. In addition, …

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18.9 km

La Grande Fontaine

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Imposing fountain with interesting sculptures. It's worth stopping here and taking a closer look at the fountain.

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20.2 km

Grand-Pont Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

26.8 km

Hay Bales in Le Locle

Highlight • Natural

Hay bales, fair weather clouds, pleasant temperatures: this is a pleasant way to cycle in the region around Le Locle (on the route arc jurassien).

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27.2 km

Château des Monts – Le Locle Watchmaking Museum

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THE MUSEUM - Musée d’horlogerie, Château des Monts
The Le Locle Clock Museum originated from a cabinet of curiosities founded in 1849. This first institution aimed to bring together all …

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