Statue of Daniel JeanRichard – Protestant Church of Le Locle loop from La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges

Statue of Daniel JeanRichard – Protestant Church of Le Locle loop from La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges

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Statue of Daniel JeanRichard – Protestant Church of Le Locle loop from La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges

01:53

30.4km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 14.6 km for 154 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.72 km

Quiet country road behind Mont Jacques

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Behind Mont Jacques runs a single-lane, quiet country road through the middle of a pasture. It is also well-suited for running, as there is usually little motorized traffic.

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13.5 km

Le Locle Flower Clock

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Welcome to the watch city Le Locle

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13.8 km

Statue de Daniel JeanRichard, Le Locle
This statue, inaugurated in 1888, represents Daniel JeanRichard (1665-1741). He is considered the founder of the watchmaking industry in the Jura Arc.
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14.2 km

Protestant Church of Le Locle

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Temple / Protestant Church, , Le Locle
Protestant Church - Built in 1506, the nave was rebuilt and enlarged in 1758 as the growth of Locle's population required a larger church. The tower, built between 1521 and 1525, still stands, making it one of the oldest public buildings in the Neuchâtel mountains.
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14.6 km

Le Locle Town Hall and Public Gardens

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Hôtel de Ville et jardins publics, Le Locle
Town hall (1913-1917) and municipal gardens - beautiful building inspired by the Heimat style, decorated on the outside with monumental frescoes by the artist Biéler and on the inside with tempera paintings by the artist Blailé. The town hall is undoubtedly the most photographed building in the mother municipality. Free visit on request at the Tourist Information Point, open every day (office 12). Don't forget to visit the "Time and Urban Landscape" area on the third floor.
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16.3 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 the historical, archaeological, natural and mechanical curiosities of the region. In 1858, its collections were transferred to the brand new industrial school - the predecessor of our current secondary school. The museum then consisted of a considerable collection of natural history, with mammals, birds, reptiles, insects... as well as antiques, weapons and, above all, coins. Art was not present. Curiously, watchmaking was only represented sporadically. At that time, the museum was only open to the public one day a year, on school leaving day.
It was not until 1951 that a small group was formed with the aim of rebuilding the museum. However, they faced a major problem: finding an appropriate place to display the collections. The acquisition of the Château des Monts therefore meets all of these expectations. In this magnificent setting, the watch museum can be revived and enriched with new collections.
The inauguration of the Le Locle watch museum takes place on May 23, 1959 in the Château des Monts.
Text / Source: Musée d’horlogerie, Château des Monts
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30.4 km

End point

Train Station

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