Dieulouard walks

A lovely walk to discover charming villages along the winding course of the Esch stream.

Route through the forest offering beautiful views of the Esch Valley and the Moselle Valley. The return trip along the canalised Moselle offers views of herons, cormorants and possibly deer in the plain.

This is a pleasant route with no major difficulties, except perhaps at the end with a steep 400-metre climb. Take care in hot weather as there are several sections without shade.

Hike starting from Autreville-sur-Moselle offering beautiful views of the Moselle valley, the Natagne valley and the surrounding countryside.

This trail was marked out by young people from Millery and Autreville-sur-Moselle in July 2013 to enable anyone who wishes to discover it, with signposts and nesting boxes built by the young people to protect certain species of birds. All along the way, you will enjoy beautiful views of the Moselle and the villages of Millery and Autreville-sur-Moselle. If you love nature and listening to birdsong, then this walk is for you.

Little Switzerland Lorraine in the vicinity of Gézoncourt.

Woods and open terrain make this circular route varied. It is a easy, smooth route for mountain bikes. On horseback, it is pleasant terrain but involves a dangerous crossing of the D907 road.

This circular walk, starting from Saizerais Town Hall, has been signposted by the Oxygène association. It follows three signposted walks in succession: the Bois Saint-Ignon, the connecting path and then the Cense Saint-Paul.

La Cense Saint-Paul was a very old farm. The word ‘Cense’ comes from the Latin ‘censa’, meaning ‘farm rent’. In Lucien Geindre’s history of Liverdun, we learn that this farm had a large dovecote containing 857 nests!La Cense Saint-Paul appears on the Cassini Map, but it seems to have disappeared after the Revolution. Until a few years ago, the remains of an old cellar were still visible.

The Ruisseau d’Esch valley is known as ‘Little Lorraine’ due to its rolling terrain and bucolic landscapes combining forests and grazing meadows. The route is dotted with villages featuring typical Lorraine farmhouses and unassuming little monuments (churches, crosses and fountains).

Pass by the summit of Butte de Mousson, with its castle ruins, and Butte de Xon, with its trenches dating from the First World War.

Between the botanical trail and the old stones of Mousson Castle.

Starting from Custines, a lovely circular route to explore the Mauchère Valley: beautifulviews of the heights of the Mauchère Valley. The trails offer magnificent panoramic views of the Moselle and Meurthe valleys. The confluence, known as Gueule d’Enfer, where the Moselle and Meurthe meet, is also visible from these viewpoints. The valley was also served by a railway line linking Pompey to Nomeny, which operated from 1810 until the 1950s. This line was decommissioned in the 1980s and subsequently converted into a cycle path, now shared by walkers.

This route forms part of a network of 12 ‘Au cœur des Boucles’ trails around Liverdun, offering 80 km of footpaths signposted with the oak leaf, the town’s emblem. They allow you to choose a suitable walk – short, medium or longer – or to create a route combining any of the four circular loops. These circular loops will introduce you to the old village, whose history is linked to the Moselle, and allow you to enjoy a varied array of woodland settings and sensitive natural areas. As you wander, you’ll discover breathtaking views of the Moselle valley and the medieval village.

Walk organised by the FLI Association of POMPEY. An easy circular walk (a short extension of the 7 km loop) suitable for families, starting from the Avant-Garde fitness trail, mostly in the shade.

Easy circular hike starting from the plateau of the avant-garde in Pompey Start from the car park near the acrobatic course. Follow the yellow triangle markings along the entire route.

Gravel pit nature reserve: 200 plant species, 150 bird species, 6 bat species, 21 dragonfly species, 15 fish species, 13 bat species and wild Tarpans. These are small wild European horses. An area dedicated to nature, so paths are not cleared; please check the notices

A short, unpretentious walk, simply to stretch your legs through meadows, orchards and woods. However, this walk can easily become a historical tour for those interested in the subject.

A walk from the church at Lesménils to the Signal du Xon, where fierce fighting took place from 13 to 18 February 1915. The cross at the Signal du Xon was unveiled in October 1922.

This historical walk (First World War) winds its way from one battlefield to another. The route runs between two strategic points: Le Xon, occupied by the French on French territory, and Le Froidmont, on German territory following Germany's annexation of Alsace and Moselle in 1870.

Liverdun is a small medieval village situated on the banks of the Moselle, 30 minutes from Nancy. It has a charming atmosphere with medieval houses, narrow, picturesque streets and views over the circular bends of the Moselle. It is therefore easy and pleasant to spend several hours strolling through this charming town. Highlights of the route include Château Corbin and its grounds, the Esplanade du Moulin, Saint-Pierre Church, and the short round trip to the Roche Barbotte cave. Of course, before you leave, don’t forget to buy the famous Liverdun madeleines.

This route forms part of a network of 12 trails known as ‘Au cœur des Boucles’ around Liverdun, offering 80 km of footpaths marked with the oak leaf, the town’s emblem. This circular route runs mainly through woodland. It is suitable for mountain biking, but the section between (1) and (2) is difficult. This long circular route is signposted with an orange “oak leaf” symbol, the emblem of the town of Liverdun. The long circular route is marked with three horizontal lines, but it is possible to shorten the walk by taking the medium circular route (two horizontal lines) or even the short circular route (one horizontal line). All this is explained on this page of the Liverdun town website.

This route forms part of a network of 12 ‘Au cœur des Boucles’ trails around Liverdun, offering 80 km of footpaths marked with the town’s emblem, the oak leaf. They allow you to choose a suitable walk – short, medium or long – or to create your own route combining any of the four circular loops. These circular loops will introduce you to the old village, whose history is linked to the Moselle, and allow you to enjoy a varied array of woodland settings and sensitive natural areas. As you wander, you’ll discover breathtaking views of the Moselle valley and the medieval village.

A lovely walk on the Norroy-lès-Pont-à-Mousson plateau, exploring the village of Villers-sous-Prény. In autumn and winter, there are a few muddy sections on the descent to Villers-sous-Prény; bring a walking stick. Moderate difficulty; return to the starting point; the A-road linking Villers-sous-Prény to Norroy-lès-Pont-à-Mousson offers a chance to explore the whole valley.

A circular route starting from Liverdun, passing through the communal woods of La Fourasse, then in front of Château de la Flie, continuing along the Moselle to Aingeray Lock No. 5. Crossing the Moselle and returning via a cycle path along the river.

This route forms part of a network of 12 ‘Au cœur des Boucles’ trails around Liverdun, offering 80 km of footpaths marked with the oak leaf, the town’s emblem. They allow you to choose a walk to suit you – short, medium or longer – or to create your own route combining any of the four circular loops. These circular loops will introduce you to the old village, whose history is linked to the Moselle, and allow you to enjoy a varied array of woodland settings and sensitive natural areas. As you wander, you’ll discover breathtaking views of the Moselle valley and the medieval village.The long Fourasse circular hike (marked with three green stripes) is a 4½-hour hike. This woodland trail takes you through a variety of forest habitats (coppice, high forest, wetland, deciduous and coniferous woodland). It is possible to complete the route by mountain bike; it’s very easy going apart from the lower section of the descent just before reaching the viewpoint (4).

An easy, idyllic walk. The trail offers a lovely view over the heights of the Terrouin Valley and takes you to the former Villey-Saint-Étienne quarry, designated a Sensitive Natural Area, where nature has reclaimed its rightful place. You’ll wind your way through meadows and woods and cross the stream via a footbridge.

An easy walk from the banks of the majestic Moselle at this point, with views of the Toulois hills and, further away, the Meuse hills and finally the meadows and forests around the loops of the Terrouin.

Bouxières-aux-Dames, from the top of its hill, overlooks the A31 motorway.Rich in surprising and bucolic listed sites, come and discover the small heritage of this commune, which recalls the life and beliefs of our ancestors.Just 15 km north of Nancy, this area is well worth exploring.The banks of the Étang de Mérrey and the lawn offer peace and greenery, perfect for a short break. Please note that the route has been temporarily changed (forest hazard), follow this description.