Col du Donon – The Great Lock of Réchicourt loop from Grandfontaine

Col du Donon – The Great Lock of Réchicourt loop from Grandfontaine

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Col du Donon – The Great Lock of Réchicourt loop from Grandfontaine

05:30

122km

1,200m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 63.9 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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146 m

Donon Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice climb from Schirmeck up to the Col du Donon. From there there are several options for continuing your journey. Hotel with restaurant is also available.

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363 m

Col du Donon

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

very nice climb by Abreschviller long but without significant elevation. Be careful however many bikers imprint it.

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24.8 km

Abreschviller, a pretty village

Highlight • Other

There is also a museum railway here

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53.6 km

Bois de la Goutte de Bensing

Forest

59.9 km

Canal des Houillères de la Sarre

Lake

63.9 km

Intersection of the Canal des Houillères and the Canal de la Marne au Rhin

Highlight • Bridge

this is where the Saar-Kohle Canal meets the Canal de la Marne au Rhin. The bridge can easily be crossed by bike.

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63.9 km

Canal de la Marne au Rhin

Highlight (Segment) • River

for me an absolute cream piece of bike path.

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69.5 km

The Great Lock of Réchicourt

Highlight • Monument

Impressive lock 16 meters high on the Marne-Rhine canal. It is an ideal bivouac spot, you will find many picnic tables as well as barbecues and even a shared library. …

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