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Fred
May 10, 2025
Cycling
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. It's actually due to severe arsenic pollution that access to the second spoil heap has been prohibited since 2019.
You can tour the site by bike, but it's clearly mountain biking/gravel riding (walkways, roots, rocks, etc.).
You can tour the site by bike, but it's clearly mountain biking/gravel riding (walkways, roots, rocks, etc.).
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Abbaretz lagoon
14
riders
30.0km
02:17
110m
110m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Moderate
5.0
(2)
5
riders
20.0km
01:35
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
5.0
(2)
5
riders
23.4km
01:43
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Easy
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Elevation 90 m
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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h
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