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Great East

Sarrebourg-Château-Salins

Heinrichsdorf

Former lock keeper's house – Reservoir on the old canal loop from Henridorff

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France

Great East

Sarrebourg-Château-Salins

Heinrichsdorf

Former lock keeper's house – Reservoir on the old canal loop from Henridorff

Hard

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Former lock keeper's house – Reservoir on the old canal loop from Henridorff

02:36

29.9km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.6 km for 61 m

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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 …

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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. …

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20.9 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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24.4 km

Former lock keeper's house

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Beautiful section of the cycle path

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25.3 km

Reservoir on the old canal

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Nice bike and hiking trail along the old canal. At some locks you can still see the old mechanics. I posted a picture with a text like it used to be. You can collect nice impressions

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25.5 km

One of the most beautiful sections of the trip: the disused canal, rendered useless by the boat lift. Every few hundred meters, there's a lock with an idyllic lock-keeper's cottage along a gently sloping bike path.

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25.6 km

Old Lock Staircase and Lock Keeper's House

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The old canal is now more than ever a real highlight, the many old locks tell a long story from the good old days when not everything was "smart" 😉🚵‍♂️

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27.9 km

Sculptures Along the Canal

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Why not - contemporary art along the canal.

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29.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

8.46 km

5.80 km

3.26 km

1.94 km

Surfaces

14.5 km

12.7 km

2.07 km

254 m

154 m

130 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Thursday 21 May

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Former lock keeper's house – Reservoir on the old canal loop from Henridorff

View of Lutzelbourg

View of Lutzelbourg from Quai du Canal

Viaduct over the Zorn

Former lock keeper's house

Reservoir on the old canal

Along the disused canal

Old Lock Staircase and Lock Keeper's House

Sculptures Along the Canal

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