Chemin de Nietzsche, Hiking trail in Èze, France
The path connects Èze-sur-Mer train station to Èze Village through a winding route that ascends 427 meters over Mediterranean coastal cliffs.
German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche frequently walked this path during his stay from 1883 to 1884 while writing the third part of Thus Spoke Zarathustra.
The trail passes through Le Vallon du Duc, featuring old stone paving and Mediterranean vegetation including rosemary, olive trees, and local wildflowers.
The uphill journey spans 3.8 kilometers and requires appropriate hiking shoes, taking approximately one hour and thirty minutes to complete in typical conditions.
Local butterflies inhabit the rocky slopes along the path, creating natural encounters between hikers and Mediterranean wildlife throughout the seasons.
Location: Èze
GPS coordinates: 43.72500,7.36531
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:41
Between Nice and Monaco, coastal trails provide the opportunity to explore the Mediterranean coastline through various routes. The Cap d'Ail Coastal Path, Nietzsche's Path in Èze with 400 meters of elevation gain, and the Mont Boron Park in Nice with its 11 kilometers of marked trails allow exploration of the region from different perspectives. These routes alternate between seaside sections and uphill segments, offering views over the coast and inland areas. The geological diversity of the region is evident in the limestone cliffs lining the Route des Crêtes between La Ciotat and Cassis, the rock formations of Cap d'Ail, and the red rocks of the Esterel Massif. Further inland, the Verdon Gorges feature a canyon 700 meters deep, while the Mercantour National Park houses the Sentier des Géants within its ancient forest. The historical heritage marks these routes: the Nice Observatory on Mont Gros dates from the 19th century, Fort La Revere overlooks the coast from 696 meters altitude, and Saint-Honorat Island preserves its active monastery. These trails serve as direct accesses to the nature and history of the French Riviera.
Villa La Léopolda
4 km
Musée océanographique de Monaco
4.9 km
Jardin botanique d'Èze
479 m
Tête de Chien
3.1 km
Fort Revère
1.6 km
Église Notre Dame de l'Assomption d'Èze
495 m
Astrorama
1.9 km
Mala beach
2 km
Notre-Dame de Laghet
3.4 km
Parfumerie Galimard
635 m
Fontaine de La Turbie
3.6 km
Plage de Saint-Laurent d'Èze
1.3 km
Èze Beach
715 m
Église du Sacré-Cœur de Beaulieu-sur-Mer
2.9 km
Plage naturiste des Pissarelles
1.5 km
Scenic viewpoint
2.2 km
Mont Bastide
1.3 km
Scenic viewpoint
2.7 km
Plage de la Réserve
3.2 km
Plage de la Petite Afrique
2.6 km
Scenic viewpoint
491 m
Scenic viewpoint
3.1 km
Scenic viewpoint
882 m
Scenic viewpoint
3.4 km
Chapelle Sancta-Maria-de-Olivo de Beaulieu-sur-Mer
3.2 km
Plage naturiste
1.1 km
Èze Castle
491 m
Chapelle Sainte-Croix
423 mReviews
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