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Canal bridge – View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq loop from Saint-Dizier

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France

Great East

Canal bridge – View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq loop from Saint-Dizier

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Canal bridge – View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq loop from Saint-Dizier

05:02

83.9km

580m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.35 km

La Marne

Lake

3.94 km

Canal d'Amenée

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Connecting canal between the Lac du Der reservoir and the Marne. The reservoir was built in 1974 and, with its water surface of 4,800 hectares, is still one of the …

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14.3 km

Canal bridge

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Beautiful little footbridge to cross the canal at its entrance into the Der reservoir. To the north you have a panoramic view of the canal as far as the eye …

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14.3 km

The Marne feed to Lac du Der

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you cannot cross the sluice , this is a new bridge for cycling and walking.

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15.5 km

View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq

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The lake was created in 1974 to regulate the water levels of the Marne River and prevent flooding of the Seine.

The landscapes change throughout the year, and each season shines in its own way.

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18.5 km

Bike Path Along the Dam

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you can no longer cycle on the bank of the canal, this new path exists. Also goes in the direction of Saint-Dizier

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27.7 km

Canal d'amenée

Lake

46.4 km

Trémont-sur-Saulx Pond

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Very pleasant spot for a refreshing break. You can take the small bridge over the Saulx to reach the town of Robert-Espagne.

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56.3 km

Bar-le-Duc Castle - Neuf-Castel

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Originally part of the castle that was demolished in 1670. Since 1970, the Neuf-Castel has housed the Barrois Museum. The area of the former castle is now a spacious square …

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57.6 km

Saint-Jean Church of Bar-le-Duc

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The church of Saint-Jean, in Bar-le-Duc, is a neo-Byzantine style building with references to the neo-Romanesque style. It was built in two phases, between the 19th and 20th centuries.

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83.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

35.8 km

7.85 km

2.96 km

697 m

107 m

Surfaces

73.4 km

9.74 km

668 m

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

31°C

17°C

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Canal bridge – View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq loop from Saint-Dizier

Canal d'Amenée

Canal bridge

The Marne feed to Lac du Der

View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq

Bike Path Along the Dam

Trémont-sur-Saulx Pond

Bar-le-Duc Castle - Neuf-Castel

Saint-Jean Church of Bar-le-Duc

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