Circular route around the Cernay and Nonnenbruch lakes

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A pleasant short walk in summer as it is well shaded.
Easy parking.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.12 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 6 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 6 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 291 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 281 m
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Description of the walk

Park in the car park by the lake.

(S/E) Ignore the small path on the right and follow the road leading to the lake. At the junction, turn right.

(1) Leave the track to head to the lakeside and enjoy the view as you walk along the shore for a short while before rejoining the path and following it around the lake through the forest.

(2) Continue straight ahead at the junction.
Options: You can head to the Étang de la Poudrière by turning right or see the Nonnenbruch lake by turning left. You will need to retrace your steps.

(3) A short detour for the view of the Nonnenbruch lake, which you’ll have to share with the anglers.
Return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 285 m - Lake car park
  2. 1 : km 0.4 - alt. 288 m - The edge of the Cernay lake
  3. 2 : km 1.98 - alt. 285 m - Straight ahead
  4. 3 : km 2.79 - alt. 283 m - View of the Nonnenbruch lake
  5. S/E : km 3.12 - alt. 285 m - Lake car park

Notes

No special equipment required.
Swimming is prohibited, but dogs are allowed, unlike at the Reiningue lake.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 5 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
User 7743415
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant parish specific to Brittany... soothing as you float along the water, recharging your batteries... for an outing without too much effort

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burnhaupt
burnhaupt

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 19, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little walk for a relaxing time in the countryside. It’s worth taking a short detour so you don’t miss the Étang de la Poudrière, with its water lilies and frogs in a very pleasant setting! About 300 metres.

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mmunsch
mmunsch

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 29, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A lovely, shaded, easy, circular walk around two ponds – very relaxing and well worth doing again

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moniqueg
moniqueg

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely circular walk around the ponds – very relaxing.

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moniqueg
moniqueg

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 07, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely circular route around two lakes, ideal for leisurely walkers

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