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Abbaretz

Abbaretz mine spoil tip – Étang de Gruelleau loop from Abbaretz

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Bike touring routes & trails

France

Pays de la Loire

Châteaubriant-Ancenis

Abbaretz

Abbaretz mine spoil tip – Étang de Gruelleau loop from Abbaretz

Easy

5.0

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Abbaretz mine spoil tip – Étang de Gruelleau loop from Abbaretz

01:35

19.9km

90m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.32 km for 62 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.21 km

Abbaretz pond

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Small pond in the middle of a recreation area. Several picnic tables. Unfortunately, I didn't see a single body of water. If the town hall is reading this...

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2.19 km

Mine Lake

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This 40-meter-deep (!!!) pond occupies the former Abbaretz tin mine, which has been in operation since Roman times. It cannot be cycled around, but it is possible to do so …

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2.46 km

Abbaretz mine spoil tip

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A truly amazing site. Bring a lock, as you have to leave your bike at the bottom of the steps.

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3.75 km

A half-Mordor, half-Mad Max atmosphere with these reddish-orange marshes. The color is due to the oxidation of heavy metals contained in these highly acidic waters: iron, manganese, cobalt, and... arsenic. …

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13.5 km

Étang de Gruelleau

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19.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.09 km

6.09 km

5.35 km

205 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

6.12 km

2.22 km

234 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Abbaretz mine spoil tip – Étang de Gruelleau loop from Abbaretz

Abbaretz pond

Mine Lake

Abbaretz mine spoil tip

Abbaretz lagoon

Étang de Gruelleau

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