Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 19, 2025

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24.0 km

Welschhof Pond

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The Welschof Pond is a little corner of paradise for fishermen and ducks. It was built in the 1930s to serve as a reservoir for the Maginot Line's defensive flood control system.

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24.4 km

Welschhof Pond (dam)

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Dam with beautiful views over the lake and the surrounding countryside. The lake is lined with small fishing huts built on stilts along the shore.

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25.0 km

Dam through the pond

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The cool thing about the Étang du Welschhof is that the path leads over a dam right through the pond. Further up there is a small floating bridge.

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31.0 km

Forêt de Puttelange

Forest

33.3 km

Diefenbach Pond

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The Diefenbach Pond covers 75 hectares and is one of the must-see sites along the aquatic Maginot Line. It is home to a wide variety of wildlife. It's not uncommon …

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33.5 km

Diefenbacher Pond

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36.3 km

Étang de Diefenbach

Lake

37.4 km

Rest Area by the Pond

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nice place to take a break in nature
Here you can watch geese, ducks and birds.

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47.9 km

Aire de camping car

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Direct access to the cycle path

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50.5 km

Farschviller Pond

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A pleasant setting for a stroll between the water and the forest. The lake is a kilometer and a half long.

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54.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

12.1 km

11.9 km

9.61 km

7.11 km

630 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

17.4 km

12.6 km

3.18 km

2.29 km

116 m

Elevation

Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Wednesday 17 December

11°C

5°C

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Welschhof Pond

Welschhof Pond (dam)

Dam through the pond

Diefenbach Pond

Diefenbacher Pond

Rest Area by the Pond

Aire de camping car

Farschviller Pond

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