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Canal bridge – View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq loop from Saint-Dizier

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France

Great East

Canal bridge – View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq loop from Saint-Dizier

Moderate

4.6

(10)

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Canal bridge – View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq loop from Saint-Dizier

02:02

35.1km

130m

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: March 30, 2026

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1.22 km

Canal d'Amenée

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Connecting canal between the Lac du Der reservoir and the Marne. The reservoir was built in 1974 and, with its water surface of 4,800 hectares, is still one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe. The main function of the Lac du Der is as a retention basin to protect the Marne valley and, further along, the city of Paris from flooding and to ensure that the water level of the Seine in Paris is always sufficient in dry summers. The water level of the lake fluctuates greatly: it reaches its highest level every year in June (maximum 15 m), and then drops by up to 10 m by December. The cycle path along the canal gives an impression of the water masses that are regulated here.

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11.6 km

Canal bridge

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Beautiful little footbridge to cross the canal at its entrance into the Der reservoir. To the north you have a panoramic view of the canal as far as the eye can see, and to the south you can see the dam.

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11.6 km

The Marne feed to Lac du Der

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you cannot cross the sluice , this is a new bridge for cycling and walking.

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12.8 km

View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq

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The lake was created in 1974 to regulate the water levels of the Marne River and prevent flooding of the Seine.

The landscapes change throughout the year, and each season shines in its own way.

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27.3 km

St. Martin

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A beautiful little church with stunning Gothic architecture and magnificent windows. Saint Elizabeth of Thuringia is also depicted here, which is unusual for this region.

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31.9 km

Old railroad track

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The path along the old railway line is beautiful and easy to cycle. It also has a gentle gradient. To see the highlights, you occasionally have to leave the route.

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34.1 km

Marne Kanal

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From this bridge you have a beautiful view of the canal.

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35.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

9.33 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.4 km

10.6 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

30°C

9°C

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Canal bridge – View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq loop from Saint-Dizier

Canal d'Amenée

Canal bridge

The Marne feed to Lac du Der

View of Lac du Der-Chantecoq

St. Martin

Old railroad track

Marne Kanal

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