Lutzelbourg Harbor – Viaduct over the canal loop from Vescheim

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Lutzelbourg Harbor – Viaduct over the canal loop from Vescheim

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Lutzelbourg Harbor – Viaduct over the canal loop from Vescheim

01:37

25.1km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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8.09 km

View of Lutzelbourg from Quai du Canal

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The place is named after the medieval Lützelburg Castle; The Count of Saar Werden was held prisoner there in 1159. The town first belonged to Alsace and then to Lorraine. The castle was devastated in 1523 by the allied princes in the fight against Franz von Sickingen and then sold together with Palatinate Castle. The town was annexed by France in 1661.

It's really beautiful on the canal.

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8.62 km

View of Lutzelbourg

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Beautiful view of the picturesque village of Lutzelbourg. Downstream after the bridge there are boat moorings where you can recharge your water and electricity for a small fee. A CEE adapter is required for the electricity, however. But the camper always has one with him anyway. You can relax on the numerous picnic benches next door.

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9.02 km

Lutzelbourg Harbor

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There are mainly “tourist yachts” available for rent here.

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9.40 km

a wonderful cycle path

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the pictures speak for themselves - for me this is one of the really beautiful cycle paths - very entertaining!

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10.9 km

Hofmuhl Viaduct

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This Vosges sandstone railway viaduct spans the Zorn Valley, the Marne-Rhine Canal, and the road below. Built in the 19th century for the Paris-Strasbourg line, it originally had five arches – hence its local name in the dialect, "5 Torre" (five arches). Destroyed during the Second World War, it was rebuilt with only three arches.

From the towpath, the bridge offers a superb view, especially when its reflection forms a perfect circle in the canal water. With a bit of luck, you might even see a train pass overhead.

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10.9 km

Viaduct over the Zorn

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Impressive bridge over the Zorn and the parallel canal. Both shore paths are passable here.

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12.2 km

Saint-Louis-Arzviller Inclined Plane

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Technical masterpiece worth seeing, actually an inclined elevator for ships.
A classic boat lift can be found in Henrichenburg or in Niederfinow.
Part of the Rhine-Marne Canal.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schiffshebewerk_Saint-Louis/Arzviller and plan-incline.com/speciale-groupe

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