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Abbey Pond – Hindrés Oak loop from Paimpont

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Abbey Pond – Hindrés Oak loop from Paimpont

Hard

4.6

(12)

30

hikers

Abbey Pond – Hindrés Oak loop from Paimpont

06:28

25.0km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

Waypoints

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1

403 m

Old Stone Gate of Josselin

Highlight • Historical Site

2

556 m

Abbey Pond

Highlight • Lake

Hiking around the Étang de l'Abbaye de Paimpont allows you to discover the tranquility of this serene lake in the heart of the Paimpont forest. As you walk, you will …

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3

650 m

Croix des Forges

Highlight • Other

4

11.5 km

Pont Dom Jean Pond

Highlight • Lake

L'étang du Pont Dom Jean is a beautiful body of water and a calm and peaceful place. It is located in the Brocéliande between the castle of Comper and the tomb of Merlin.

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5

11.6 km

Large beech in the Paimpont forest

Highlight • Natural Monument

Lost pond in the forest

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6

11.6 km

From Merlin's tomb to the wise oak

Highlight • Other

One of the greatest legendary figures would be missing from Europe's collective memory if he didn't exist: Merlin (according to Wikipedia, the Welsh origin of the name is Myrddin or …

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7

15.3 km

Hindrés Oak

Highlight • Other

This oak may not be old enough for Merlin to have had a part in its lifetime... beautiful nonetheless.

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8

21.3 km

Étang du Pas du Houx

Highlight • Lake

small pond, beautiful

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25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

9.86 km

4.55 km

390 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

7.30 km

3.04 km

2.26 km

383 m

209 m

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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