Etang Du Bischwald is a region in the Grand-Est of France, situated between Saint-Avold and Morhange, characterized by its diverse natural environment. This area, designated as a Natura 2000 site, features the central Etang du Bischwald lake, extensive wetlands, marshes, and humid meadows bordered by communal forests. The gently undulating terrain, with minimal changes in altitude, makes Etang Du Bischwald suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more.
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4.1
(21)
149
hikers
6.53km
01:40
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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65
hikers
10.5km
02:41
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51
hikers
8.73km
02:14
40m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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17
hikers
8.44km
02:17
110m
110m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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71
runners
4.87km
00:33
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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48
runners
13.6km
01:32
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9.76km
01:06
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

10
runners
13.1km
01:22
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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31
riders
43.8km
01:54
360m
360m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

22
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60.2km
02:36
420m
420m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

10
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35.3km
01:34
300m
300m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

8
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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5.0
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16
riders
30.5km
01:50
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.4km
01:53
210m
210m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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17.1km
01:03
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
51.9km
04:04
630m
630m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.
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4
riders
27.0km
01:31
200m
200m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5
riders
28.7km
02:06
300m
300m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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riders
40.4km
03:00
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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3
riders
29.3km
02:03
270m
270m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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5
riders
57.9km
03:47
670m
670m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
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39.7km
02:49
440m
440m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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36.7km
02:47
490m
490m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
riders
54.8km
03:40
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Etang Du Bischwald offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region is known for its diverse natural environment, including the central Etang du Bischwald lake and extensive wetlands. More than 4,000 visitors have explored routes here, with an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 stars.
The region offers various hiking routes, traversing woodlands, open countryside, and the perimeter of the lake. Popular options include a 10.5 km (6.5 miles) loop exploring Harprich from Viller, and an 8.7 km (5.4 miles) moderate loop from Harprich. For more options, consult the Hiking around Etang Du Bischwald guide.
Yes, the terrain around Etang Du Bischwald is generally gentle with minimal altitude changes, making it accessible for various fitness levels. Trails traverse woodlands, open countryside, and along the edges of the pond. Specific easy routes can be found in the Easy hikes around Etang Du Bischwald guide.
The flat and open landscape, combined with paved roads, makes the region suitable for both touring and road cycling. A popular touring cycling route is "La vallée des cigognes – Boucle des cigognes de Harprich," which is approximately 18.9 miles (30.4 km) long. More options are available in the Cycling around Etang Du Bischwald and Road Cycling Routes around Etang Du Bischwald guides.
Yes, Etang Du Bischwald offers routes for both Mountain biking and Gravel biking. The diverse terrain, including forests and open areas, provides suitable conditions for these activities. Explore specific routes and trails in the MTB Trails around Etang Du Bischwald and Gravel biking around Etang Du Bischwald guides.
The region is a Natura 2000 site, featuring the central Etang du Bischwald lake, extensive wetlands, marshes, and humid meadows. It also contains nearly 300 "mardelles," which are small, water-filled depressions. These features contribute to a rich habitat for diverse flora and fauna, especially bird species.
Yes, the accessible paths and gentle terrain across woods, open countryside, and along the pond are well-suited for jogging. The area offers peaceful and scenic routes for runners. For detailed jogging routes, refer to the Running Trails around Etang Du Bischwald guide.
Routes in Etang Du Bischwald have an average rating of 4.35 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on experiences shared by more than 4,000 visitors to the region. The positive feedback reflects the quality and enjoyment of the outdoor activities available.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Etang Du Bischwald, covering various sports. These include guides for Hiking, Touring Cycling, Road Cycling, Running, Mountain Biking, and Gravel Biking.
The website associated with information and photo credits for the area is laplainedubischwald.com. This site may provide further details about the region and its offerings.
The Communauté d'Agglomération Saint-Avold Synergie is involved in the management of the site. They can be reached by phone at +33 3 87 92 84 76 for inquiries regarding the Etang Du Bischwald region.

