Grand Pond of Mittersheim – Viaduct over the canal loop from Metting

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Grand Pond of Mittersheim – Viaduct over the canal loop from Metting

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Grand Pond of Mittersheim – Viaduct over the canal loop from Metting

06:52

114km

810m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 46.0 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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26.2 km

Grand Pond of Mittersheim

Highlight • Lake

Crossed by the cycle path of the canal des houillères de la Saar, this beautiful pond is the ideal place to take a break. It even has a nautical base to cool off in summer.

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27.9 km

Lock N° 12 on the Saar Canal near Mittersheim

Highlight • Other

One of the countless locks on the canal.

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32.2 km

Lock House on the Canal des Houillères de la Sarre

Highlight • Structure

Small refreshments available here

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35.7 km

Bois de la Goutte de Bensing

Forest

42.0 km

Canal des Houillères de la Sarre

Lake

48.0 km

Étang de Gondrexange

Lake

71.4 km

Viswald

Forest

74.8 km

Reservoir on the old canal

Highlight • Other

Nice bike and hiking trail along the old canal. At some locks you can still see the old mechanics. I posted a picture with a text like it used to be. You can collect nice impressions

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75.1 km

Old Lock Staircase and Lock Keeper's House

Highlight • Monument

The old canal is now more than ever a real highlight, the many old locks tell a long story from the good old days when not everything was "smart" 😉🚵‍♂️

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78.4 km

Viaduct over the canal

Highlight • Other

Railway viaduct over the canal.

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90.0 km

Canal de la Marne au Rhin Towpath near Saverne

Highlight • Cycleway

Very nice section or spot on the bike path of the Canal de la Marne au Rhin near Saverne.

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91.6 km

Château des Rohan de Saverne

Highlight • Castle

today a school or boarding school or something similar.

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114 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

40.8 km

7.89 km

5.20 km

3.09 km

1.52 km

Surfaces

102 km

6.52 km

3.51 km

1.28 km

146 m

127 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

12°C

6°C

54 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Comments

May 31, 2022,From Saverne To Mittersheim

spent a rest day in Saverne
the route is kind of boring when i don't pass through towns
i'm running put of downloaded podcasts; need to find wifi soon

July 25, 2023,Ich bin dann mal weg 🙋🏼‍♀️ Tag 15: Camping "Seasonova Les Portes d' Alsace", Saverne > Sarralbe 🇨🇵

After a 1-day break at the Saverne campsite, the journey continued on day 15.

From shortly after midnight there was constant rain, I already thought of extending it another day.
It stopped early in the morning. I decided to pack up and continue cycling as soon as possible.
But I was aware that the weather forecast predicted 100% rain 🤪. …

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