Gouffre de Huelgoat Waterfall – Morlaix Viaduct loop from Locquénolé

Gouffre de Huelgoat Waterfall – Morlaix Viaduct loop from Locquénolé

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Gouffre de Huelgoat Waterfall – Morlaix Viaduct loop from Locquénolé

03:32

79.7km

820m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 41.0 km for 25 m

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1.81 km

Scenic Road Along La Rivière de Morlaix

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The quiet, picturesque coastal road linking Morlaix to Locquénolé offers splendid panoramas of the La Rivière de Morlaix canal. The photos were taken during low tide, but at high tide the spectacle promises to be even more captivating.

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6.40 km

Morlaix! Its harbour, its viaduct, its town centre...

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Imposing viaduct in the heart of Morlaix.

The Morlaix Viaduct is a viaduct-like railway structure in the heart of the town of Morlaix, allowing the crossing of the Morlaix River and the service of the municipal railway station by the Paris-Montparnasse to Brest line.

that29. January 1943As part of the Allied strategic bombing campaign, eight US Royal Air Force fighter-bombers dropped 43 bombs on Boston, accidentally killing eighty locals. A single bomb damaged the viaduct, which was quickly repaired. The viaduct at La Méaugon, also important but far from any settlement, was not bombed.

Source: fr.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viaduc_de_Morlaix

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23.8 km

Relecq Abbey

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The place chosen for the creation of this abbey is called Brank-Alek, which means in French the branch of Saule. The name Relecq comes from this eponym.

The abbey is said to have been founded by monks from the abbey of Begard in 1132. The site still has buildings in good condition, but some have become ruins.

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39.2 km

Huelgoat Lake

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Beautiful view of Lac de Huelgoat.

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41.0 km

Gouffre de Huelgoat Waterfall

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The chasm of the Huelgoat forest also has its tragic legend which suits the tales of Brittany so well. It's very rare in fact that it doesn't end in a hair-raising drama.

That of the Abyss is no exception to the rule: A libertine princess came to get rid of her one-night lovers by throwing them into this abyss. The result of her actions: she transforms into a mermaid and is condemned to wander and come every evening to sing of the loss of the unfortunate.

On the practical side you will see the small 10 meter waterfall disappear under the rocky chaos to reappear 300 meters further. It's just as fascinating as the legend.

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72.8 km

Morlaix

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At the southern end of the deep bay of Morlaix, where the Morlaix River flows into the Atlantic, lies the town of the same name. Their houses cling to the steep hills of the hinterland and spread out in the valley of the Morlaix river. The railway bridge from the 19th century, which is visible from afar and spans the river valley and the houses of Morlaix, is very striking and impressive.

Take a little time for the city. Its old, crooked, slate-roofed half-timbered houses stand next to handsome buildings from the heyday of the tobacco trade. In addition to tobacco, in the 17th century Morlaix was an important location for the French West India Company, the city traded in ships, fabrics and goldsmiths.

A walk in the historic center of Morlaix takes you past characteristic half-timbered houses with projecting bay windows. In the 15th and 16th centuries, wealthy shipowners and merchants had the so-called “lantern houses” built, which were richly decorated and whose inner courtyard was glazed at the top. A particularly beautiful one is the three-story half-timbered house “Maison dite de la duchesse Anne”.

The atmosphere in Morlaix is great at the Saturday weekly market. The traders present their goods between the historical buildings. They are often regional producers who offer their vegetables, bread or excellent cheese. Locals meet at the stalls to shop and chat. News is exchanged, appointments are made and people admire how big the children have become.

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73.2 km

Morlaix Viaduct

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The Morlaix viaduct is a railway structure that crosses the Morlaix river and serves the city station by the Paris-Montparnasse line in Brest. It was built between 1861 and 1865 and is 292 meters long and 62 meters high. It was bombed by the Allies in 1943, but suffered only minor damage. It is possible to climb to the first floor of the viaduct to enjoy a panoramic view of the city.

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73.7 km

Port of Morlaix

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The port of Morlaix is today a pretty little marina with around 200 berths.
In the Middle Ages, it played a strategic role for trade in Brittany. This role has been carried out by the port of Roscoff since the end of the 20th century.

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