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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Claude
La Chaux-Du-Dombief

Lac de la Motte – Petit Maclu Lake loop from La Chaux-du-Dombief

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France
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Saint-Claude
La Chaux-Du-Dombief

Lac de la Motte – Petit Maclu Lake loop from La Chaux-du-Dombief

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Lac de la Motte – Petit Maclu Lake loop from La Chaux-du-Dombief

03:36

54.9km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.1 km for 71 m

Waypoints

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Parking

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297 m

Rue des Cascades

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A beautiful asphalt road through the valley of Carstic formations and with views of several small waterfalls. There are turns, so you have to be careful, because there are a …

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4.39 km

Lac de la Motte

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It is a natural lake of glacial origin with a wild appearance. This lake will surprise you with its turquoise shores on a clear day and its cliffs in the …

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9.67 km

Scenic Forest Descent

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4

31.2 km

Syam Castle and Ironworks

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This former house of the master of the Syam ironworks Jean-Emmanuel Jobez impresses with its incongruity. This castle, which is inspired by Italian culture, is also called Villa Palatina. Close …

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40.1 km

Langouette waterfalls and gorges

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In Les Planches-en-Montagne, hide the little-known Langouette gorges.

The Saine river passes through a rocky defile, 40 meters deep. The watercourse will alternately take on the appearance of whirlpools, waterfalls …

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45.6 km

Pont-de-la-Chaux Waterfall

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7

49.1 km

Petit Maclu Lake

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The Grand Maclu, the Lac d'Ilay and the Petit Maclu together form a string of lakes connected by a small stream.
Located in a Natura 2000 area, the lake offers …

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49.3 km

Trail Along the Lakes of Haut-Jura

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Hiking trail at the Grand Lac Maclu, beautiful trail along 3 lakes, normal forest trail, also accessible with luggage.
Very nice clear water, idyllic swimming spots.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacs_de_Maclu

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54.9 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.4 km

3.81 km

3.52 km

3.00 km

658 m

340 m

165 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

3.68 km

1.07 km

333 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

6°C

24 %

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