Canal des Vosges – Chemin des écluses 👀 loop from Épinal

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Canal des Vosges – Chemin des écluses 👀 loop from Épinal

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Canal des Vosges – Chemin des écluses 👀 loop from Épinal

05:39

76.4km

890m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: August 14, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 57.8 km for 4 m

After 62.3 km for 33 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.45 km

Trail Along the Alimentation de Bouzey

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Stream which is not really one, since it is the water supply for Bouzey

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62.4 km

Golbey canal bridge

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This canal bridge, also called Barbelouze bridge, spans the Moselle at Golbey. It is supported by stone arches.

It was built between 1882 and 1885 and was used to transport …

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62.7 km

Canal des Vosges

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A beautiful cycle path runs parallel to the Vosges Canal. Absolutely relaxing.

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64.4 km

Cycle Path Along the Canal des Vosges

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Good to drive. Sometimes the side changes are a bit confusingly signposted.

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66.1 km

Moselle Cycle Path on the Canal des Vosges

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The Moselle meanders through the riverbed a little to the east of the canal. The canal runs strictly straight ahead.

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72.9 km

Chemin des écluses 👀

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Very pleasant cycle path along the water, punctuated by a few locks.

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76.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

18.6 km

10.3 km

4.57 km

4.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.1 km

17.7 km

15.7 km

659 m

164 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

16°C

7°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

September 14, 2025,La roue des Forçats - 75km de gravel - 970m D+

Having done this loop in rainy weather, this route is accessible to all athletes used to riding 50km, practicable by VTC, VTT-AE. If you want to do it with your family, do it in good weather to enjoy dry trails and the scenery... take a picnic and stop whenever you want!

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