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Caban-Coch Dam and Reservoir
Mountain biking
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(102)
Cycling
5.0
(4)
Gravel riding
5.0
(2)
Hiking
5.0
(2)
Road cycling
5.0
(2)
Tips
July 17, 2018
Mountain biking
The cycle path goes to the right of the lakeshore and there is a small rest area at the top. Here you can relax a bit and watch the large water surface or admire the dam. Swimming is unfortunately not allowed, and would be no fun anyway, as the shore is hardly accessible.
July 12, 2019
Mountain biking
April 15, 2019
Mountain biking
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Elevation 230 m
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