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Pierrefonds Castle – Pierrefonds Castle loop from Palesne

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Pierrefonds Castle – Pierrefonds Castle loop from Palesne

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Pierrefonds Castle – Pierrefonds Castle loop from Palesne

02:29

20.6km

320m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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3.09 km

View of Pierrefonds Castle

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Magnificent castle built in 1397, then reinvented in the 19th century. The view from the castle across the lake is superb.

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3.50 km

Monument to the Nurses

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This memorial commemorates Elisabeth Jalaguier, a nurse who died on 20 August 1918. It also commemorates the French nurses in the First World War in general.

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3.53 km

Pierrefonds

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3.72 km

Pierrefonds Castle

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Built in the 14th century, the Château de Pierrefonds was the seat of Duke Louis of Orléans. Then dismantled in the 17th century, Napoleon III decided to rebuild it from …

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3.73 km

Pierrefonds Castle

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Pierrefonds Castle has many stories to tell. It was built towards the end of the 14th century by the Duke of Orléans. Dismantled in the 17th century and left in …

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17.7 km

View of Château de Pierrefonds and Saint-Sulpice Church from Lac de Pierrefonds

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Beautiful little pond with the castle and a small historic chapel in the background.

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17.9 km

Ru de Berne and Pierrefonds Lake

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The Ru de Berne is one of the best known in the Compiègne forest. It crosses Lake Pierrefonds where it offers a beautiful view of the castle. The lake is …

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20.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

3.62 km

2.75 km

2.05 km

1.46 km

457 m

Surfaces

7.34 km

5.84 km

3.60 km

2.44 km

945 m

457 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

7°C

90 %

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Pierrefonds Castle – Pierrefonds Castle loop from Palesne

View of Pierrefonds Castle

Monument to the Nurses

Pierrefonds

Pierrefonds Castle

Pierrefonds Castle

View of Château de Pierrefonds and Saint-Sulpice Church from Lac de Pierrefonds

Ru de Berne and Pierrefonds Lake

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