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Espace Mittelland

Neuchâtel

Couvet – Asphalt Mines of La Presta loop from Couvet

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Switzerland

Espace Mittelland

Neuchâtel

Couvet – Asphalt Mines of La Presta loop from Couvet

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Couvet – Asphalt Mines of La Presta loop from Couvet

02:31

9.88km

30m

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 29, 2026

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950 m

Couvet

Highlight • Settlement

Small town with 2700 inhabitants, which has a relatively large amount of industry. For example, here watches are made by Cartier. Asphalt was mined in the mines for 300 years. …

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3.70 km

Les Mines d'asphalte du Val-de-Travers
In 1711, the first modern scientist specializing in the field of asphalt, the Greek doctor Eirini d'Eyrinys, identified the first deposits on the northern anticline …

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4.66 km

Travers Village and Stone Bridge

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Travers is located at 735 m above sea level, 20 kilometers west-southwest of the cantonal capital of Neuchâtel (as the crow flies). The village extends mostly on the northern side …

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6.53 km

Asphalt Mine

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Unique in Switzerland! An asphalt mine. Real asphalt used to be dug here. Today you can enjoy a local specialty from the mine.

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8.88 km

Absinthe Shop, Couvet

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The high-percentage alcoholic beverage was invented here in Couvet. 50, 60 or over 70 vol. Percent of alcohol has the brew burned from wormwood, anise and fennel. It is drunk Aperetif, diluted with water, similar to a Pernod

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9.88 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

4.24 km

384 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

2.14 km

2.01 km

643 m

Elevation

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Friday 26 June

29°C

13°C

11 %

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Couvet – Asphalt Mines of La Presta loop from Couvet

Couvet

Asphalt Mines of La Presta

Travers Village and Stone Bridge

Asphalt Mine

Absinthe Shop, Couvet

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