View of the Pond – The Great Lock of Réchicourt loop from Gondrexange − Domaine Kertzing

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View of the Pond – The Great Lock of Réchicourt loop from Gondrexange − Domaine Kertzing

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View of the Pond – The Great Lock of Réchicourt loop from Gondrexange − Domaine Kertzing

03:04

49.7km

220m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Parc naturel régional de Lorraine

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2.57 km

Canal de la Marne au Rhin Cycle Path

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A beautiful bike path leads along the Rhine-Marne Canal here. At this point you pass the Etang de Gondrexange, a large lake where you can also swim, camp, fish or go boating.

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9.18 km

Bogenbrücke über den Rhein-Marne-Kanal in Schweixingen

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Beautiful section with well preserved buildings.

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9.92 km

Departure from Xouaxange - a wonderful sunny day on the canal

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We had a lovely night at the mayor's and were able to eat well in town.
Try pronouncing "Xouaxange". It sounds like "Souasansch"; with a little French word sense it should work.

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14.8 km

View of the Pond

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Here, the bike path leads through a beautiful park, along the pond. It's also a great place to take a break.

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15.1 km

Étang Levêque

Lake

15.1 km

Lovely trail along Étang Levêque

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A beautiful section runs along the Etang de la Ville with benches and tables for a leisurely rest. Opposite is the natural swimming pool in the lake!

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31.3 km

View of the Canal des Vosges and Étangs de Lindre

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Wonderful views over the lakes and the canal.

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35.6 km

Rest Area by the Canal

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There are several benches and tables to take a break. No shelter or shelter or anything like that.

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38.8 km

The Great Lock of Réchicourt

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Impressive lock 16 meters high on the Marne-Rhine canal. It is an ideal bivouac spot, you will find many picnic tables as well as barbecues and even a shared library. …

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