Between Novéant and Gorze

Most of the route is through forest. Ideal for a sunny day. The outward journey follows the old tramway line, and the return journey follows theGR®5.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.94 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 20 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 221 m
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    Descent: - 220 m

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    Highest point: 348 m
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    Lowest point: 172 m

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Description of the walk

Departure from the car park in front of the Rue Foch socio-cultural centre in Novéant-sur-Moselle.

(S/E) With your back to the centre, turn left onto the pavement along Rue Foch, cross the stream "La Gorzia" and immediately follow the path on the left along the stream to Rue de l'Hôpital. Follow this street for about 100 metres, continue left along Rue de la Halle and then Rue du Moulin Haut (2nd on the right). Continue straight ahead along the small grassy path to reach the tramway path.

(1) Turn right onto this path and follow it for about 1.6 km.

(2) Turn left onto the small path that runs alongside the tramway path for 250 metres, then veer left away from it. Continue for 100 metres.

(3) Arrive at the spring and enter the forest via the path on the right. Continue along this path in a north-westerly direction.

(4) At the junction with theGR®5, continue straight ahead for about 100 m, then leave theGR® and take a path on the left. Continue for about 1.3 km until you reach a crossroads with a track.

(5) Take the wide path opposite for about 350 m, turn left and continue along this path for about 1 km until you reach a hunting hut on the right, where you will rejoin theGR®5.

(6) Turn right onto theGR®5(white and red markings) and follow this path for 2.6 km to leave the forest and reach Rue de Gorze.

(7) Turn left onto the tarmac road that descends for about 1.5 km and enter the village of Novéant via Rue de Chantereine. Continue straight on via Rue de la Louvière and then Grand Rue.
Take the small path on the left that passes between the houses to reach Rue du Moulin Bas and turn right onto this street. Continue for about 400 m to reach the car park at the start (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 174 m - Socio-cultural centre car park - Moselle (la)
  2. 1 : km 0.96 - alt. 188 m - Tramway path. Follow the - Gorzia (cours d'eau) - Affluent de la Moselle
  3. 2 : km 2.57 - alt. 191 m - Path on the left
  4. 3 : km 2.97 - alt. 208 m - Source
  5. 4 : km 5.2 - alt. 240 m - Junction with the GR5
  6. 5 : km 6.5 - alt. 330 m - Gravel path
  7. 6 : km 8.16 - alt. 330 m - Hunting lodge
  8. 7 : km 10.76 - alt. 251 m - Macadam road - Col de Rudemont
  9. S/E : km 12.94 - alt. 174 m - Socio-cultural centre car park

Notes

You can reach Novéant-sur-Moselle by train (Metz - Nancy line). From the station, you will need to cross the village for about 1 km to reach the Rue Foch socio-cultural centre, the starting point.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
3.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
raymondos57
raymondos57

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely late summer hike!

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valeriede M
valeriede M

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 19, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, with dry ground at this time of year.
After point 4, you can take a short break at the watchtower ruins (?) near the river.
Picnic possible. Area cleared of vegetation.
GPS tracking was perfect. Thank you for the hike.

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Christecol
Christecol

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant afternoon hike without any particular difficulties in the regional nature park. I extended it by 1.3 km to visit St Clément Chapel after Pi No. 4 via Fond de la Gueule.

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trompettax62
trompettax62

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello
We did it in 4 hours and 15 minutes instead of 5 hours and 15 minutes (and we're not "good" walkers, but we manage) by getting lost twice due to a lack of effective signposts and descriptions that were simpler than D12, D6B, etc.
We had to ask for directions in Gorze, for example, but it was no big deal.
A beautiful route, with some challenging sections in beautiful surroundings. Great photo opportunities if the weather is good.
We came across some cyclists and a few people at Croix St Clément (where we also had to find the path...).
We'll do it again another time when we're more relaxed.

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pauline43
pauline43

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2021
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I did the walk in the opposite direction, with a little improvisation between points 3 and 1. Most of it was in the forest with its autumn colours.
Thank you for this suggestion.

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1357
1357

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Two tricky spots on the description, GPS almost essential.
Mentioning the old tramway does not provide any guidance, and in two places, you find yourself on a narrow path, walking single file, when you could be hiking on the excellent forest track.
A lovely walk for sunny days, but unfortunately there is only one bench on the route.
Still very nice though.

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Simon1
Simon1

I am enclosing a photograph.

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Simon1
Simon1

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The description of the route through the forest needs to be much more precise before the junction with the GR 5. (The only indication of a south-westerly direction is insufficient as there are several small paths.) I suggest indicating that you should stay on the path closest to the edge of the forest on the same contour line until you reach Gorze.
A lovely walk through beautiful forests. Note the border markers between France and Germany.

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ph.ocvirk
ph.ocvirk

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Good description of the rondo.
Beautiful rolling hills on the way there. Once you climb towards Gorze and GR5, you are effectively in the forest and there are no more views.
A pleasant and easy walk.

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