Around Richardméil

A hike around the village of Richardménil, passing through the Bois Leleau, the Bois Impérial, the Tombouctou plateau with a view of Ludres and Nancy, a visit to the Saint Georges Church before returning via the Canal des Vosges.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 9.06 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 55 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 110 m
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    Descent: - 113 m

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    Highest point: 317 m
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    Lowest point: 226 m

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Description of the walk

Start of the hike on a small square at the end of Rue des Friches in Flavigny sur Moselle

(S/E) Walk along the canal for a few steps and take the first path up into the woods on the left, pass the anti-car barrier and continue straight ahead.

(1) Join the D115, cross the road, turn right and then immediately left onto the forest track. After passing through a barrier to prevent cars entering, take the second path on the left at a Y-junction and continue straight ahead.

(2) At the water tower, take the hairpin bend to the right and continue along this path, which turns left twice to reach the Bois Impérial housing estate.

(3) At the end of the road, turn right onto Avenue de l'Empereur. Cross the bridge over the motorway and join the Nancy road.

(4) Cross this road at the pedestrian crossing and turn left. Continue along the pavement to reach the church.

(5) Walk around the church for a view of the Moselle and, on leaving, take the small alley on the left. At the end of the alley, turn left onto Rue de Laval. At the next crossroads, turn right and continue downhill towards the small canal. At the end of the street, continue straight ahead and cross the bridge over the small canal.

(6) At the end of the bridge, turn left onto the footbridge path. When you reach the Canal de l'Est, turn left onto the first path, Chemin de la Sablière.

(7) At the end of the path, turn right to cross over the Canal de l'Est or Canal des Vosges and after the bridge take the path on the left along the canal. Pass under the motorway and join the D570 by taking the middle path.

(8) When you reach the D570, cross the road and turn left, then take the first road on the right, cross the small canal and turn right to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 231 m - Rue des Friches
  2. 1 : km 1.24 - alt. 307 m - Route D115
  3. 2 : km 3.15 - alt. 311 m - Water tower
  4. 3 : km 5.63 - alt. 265 m - Bois Impérial housing estate
  5. 4 : km 6.03 - alt. 260 m - Road to Nancy
  6. 5 : km 6.25 - alt. 260 m - Saint-Georges Church
  7. 6 : km 6.73 - alt. 230 m - Bridge over the small canal
  8. 7 : km 7.4 - alt. 228 m - Bridge over the > - Canal de l'Est
  9. 8 : km 8.79 - alt. 233 m - D570 road - Moselle (la)
  10. S/E : km 9.06 - alt. 231 m - Return to Rue des Friches

Worth a visit

Walk in the Bois Leleau and Bois Impérial woods.
On the Tombouctou plateau, views of Ludres and Nancy
Saint-Gorges Church with its view of the Moselle

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
3.7 / 5
Dom64
Dom64

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short walk for a quiet afternoon with friends. Easy going with a beautiful view of the Moselle.

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giraud alain
giraud alain

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Route taken in October 2024
Departure from Richarménil town hall, clockwise
At point 9, cross the RD 570, turn left and then immediately left again onto Rue des 2 Épis. Pass under the motorway before joining Avenue des Roses. Pass behind the houses (canal on your left and back gardens/houses on your right) at the Rue de la Sablière footbridge. Continue straight ahead on the path, still with the canal on your left. Cross the Mangin footbridge (pedestrians) and continue straight ahead, keeping the canal on your left. Join the route by crossing Route de Messein at the small caravan park at the bottom of Rue du Lac and follow the marked route on the right: Sentier de la Vaux (wooden steps) and reach the town hall via this small path.
The markings are fairly easy to follow.

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LionHell
LionHell

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

Hello.
This is not a hike but a short, easy walk.
But above all, it is uninteresting.
There are much better options in the area.

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gerard hua
gerard hua

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant walk

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Marypascal
Marypascal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very good directions on the route

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Christecol
Christecol

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 22, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I did it on a grey day (unfortunate for me...) but it's a lovely, very easy walk, especially along the canal bank where the cycle path has been completely refurbished. I didn't encounter any hunters, but I did see a large hare in the wheat fields!

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CREUSELJM
CREUSELJM

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 12, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful views above Richardménil.

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J'Kooki
J'Kooki

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

easy hike - good description - best done in dry weather

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marymiel
marymiel

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hunting every fortnight on Mondays. Therefore, avoid these days.

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