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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Lons-Le-Saunier
Champagnole

Syam Castle and Ironworks – Petit Maclu Lake loop from Champagnole

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Lons-Le-Saunier
Champagnole

Syam Castle and Ironworks – Petit Maclu Lake loop from Champagnole

Hard

4.5

(2)

28

riders

Syam Castle and Ironworks – Petit Maclu Lake loop from Champagnole

03:13

50.7km

600m

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: August 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Haut-Jura

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

5.55 km

Railway Bridge over the Ain

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Spectacular railway bridge between Champagnole and Syam. The route is still in operation.

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2

6.76 km

Syam Castle and Ironworks

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This former house of the master of the Syam ironworks Jean-Emmanuel Jobez impresses with its incongruity. This castle, which is inspired by Italian culture, is also called Villa Palatina. Close …

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3

21.5 km

Pont-de-la-Chaux Waterfall

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4

25.0 km

Petit Maclu Lake

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The Grand Maclu, the Lac d'Ilay and the Petit Maclu together form a string of lakes connected by a small stream.
Located in a Natura 2000 area, the lake offers …

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5

26.0 km

Travel between lakes

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6

30.5 km

Scenic Forest Descent

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7

43.5 km

View of Champagnole

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Great view over Champagnole area.

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8

50.3 km

Champagnole

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Located at the gates of the Haut-Jura regional natural park, Champagnole is also considered the “pearl of the Jura”. Perched at an altitude of 540 meters on the banks of …

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50.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.4 km

4.64 km

1.17 km

958 m

574 m

Surfaces

48.7 km

1.73 km

213 m

127 m

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Lowest point (530 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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