Idyll on the Moselle – Moselle Left-Bank Cycle Path loop from Metz

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Idyll on the Moselle – Moselle Left-Bank Cycle Path loop from Metz

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Idyll on the Moselle – Moselle Left-Bank Cycle Path loop from Metz

03:05

46.6km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 274 m for 53 m

After 1.09 km for 133 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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301 m

Former railway station water tower

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This water tower was built in the German, imperial period, and it's quite a sight - no wonder they call it the water castle! It forms a nice ensemble with the nearby train station, in the same style.

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1.15 km

Porte Serpenoise

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The Serpenoise Gate is an important element of the fortifications of the city of Metz. It was built in 1852 by the inhabitants of Metz on the ruins of the Scarponne Gate, along the axis of a Roman road.

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2.06 km

Lac aux Cygnes

Lake

2.42 km

View of Temple Neuf and the Moyen Pont in Metz

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Nice little town, unfortunately no restaurant found :-(

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2.68 km

Viewpoint

3.53 km

📸 View from the bridge

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Metz is always worth a visit

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16.2 km

Idyll on the Moselle

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Idyllic landscape near Saint Pierre on the Moselle

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16.7 km

High water column

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This flood column can be seen right on the cycle path. It's quite impressive how high the Moselle can rise!

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16.9 km

Gorze–Metz Roman Aqueduct (Jouy-aux-Arches)

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Here you can see how the then big city Metz was supplied with water.
All boards are in French, English and German.

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39.4 km

Moselle Left-Bank Cycle Path

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You will enjoy riding on this beautifully maintained cycle path along the Moselle.

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43.1 km

Pont du Sauvage

Ruins

46.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

12.5 km

6.35 km

5.55 km

2.74 km

1.59 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

6.68 km

4.92 km

1.11 km

942 m

640 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Saturday 17 October

10°C

3°C

92 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

May 5, 2025,Aqueduc de Jouy-aux-Arches — Schleife von Le Ban-Saint-Martin

The route back along the Canal de Jouy is very bumpy. It's a narrow path in places, with lots of tree roots. Next time, I'd prefer to cycle along this section, like I did on the outward journey, along the Moselle.

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