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Paimpont

View of Paimpont Abbey – Étang de l'Abbaye de Paimpont loop from Paimpont

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France
Brittany
Rennes
Paimpont

View of Paimpont Abbey – Étang de l'Abbaye de Paimpont loop from Paimpont

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View of Paimpont Abbey – Étang de l'Abbaye de Paimpont loop from Paimpont

01:41

6.52km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 3.15 km for 2.17 km

Open: • April-September (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.46 km

Croix des Forges

Highlight • Other

2

2.62 km

3

2.69 km

View of Paimpont Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

A former Benedictine monastery from the 6th century, it was completely destroyed in the 9th century to make way for various reproductions of this abbey from the 13th century.

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4

2.86 km

View of the Château from the pond

Highlight • Viewpoint

The tour of the pond is not very suitable for cycling despite some quite pleasant passages. Too many obstacles and portages

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5

2.93 km

3.93 km

Forêt de Brocéliande

Forest

7

5.67 km

The Paimpont Abbey pond is an artificial water reservoir. Among the flora and fauna that you will encounter around the pond, you will find a bog.

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8

6.02 km

Paimpont Abbey and Pond

Highlight • Historical Site

The forest of Paimpont is known to be one of the emblematic places of the "gesture" of King Arthur and his knights of the round table. In other words, it …

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9

6.21 km

Old Stone Gate of Josselin

Highlight • Historical Site

B

6.52 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.34 km

1.56 km

1.15 km

476 m

Surfaces

2.58 km

1.80 km

1.10 km

664 m

225 m

158 m

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Monday 19 October

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