La Nouvelle Thève through the woods

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Thank you for this lovely route. The trail through the woods is very pretty, and it's nice in this hot August weather.

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Date of your route : Aug 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk through woods and forest paths, easily accessible, with a reliable route description

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Date of your route : Apr 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

An easy hike through the woods, the area is quiet and relaxing.
However, there is very little of interest.
The river is more like a small stream.
You can branch off to other hikes when you reach the crossroads.

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Date of your route : Feb 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

very pleasant hike

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Hello pat1, and thank you for your feedback.

How did you arrive at this estimate of 10.25 km (instead of the 6.84 km shown on the hike sheet)? If you used GPS tracking, are you sure that the recording is reliable and that the route is accurate?

Even with good equipment, an estimate can contain errors. The site's route planning software does contain approximations, but not to that extent (nearly 50% error). Even without equipment or software, looking at the map and using only the scale, a distance of nearly 7 km seems consistent with this relatively simple route.

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Date of your route : Sep 30, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

There are more kilometres than indicated (10.250 km!). After leaving the footbridge on your right, continue straight ahead, but take the smallest road! Don't expect to find the property wall right away, it's far away! Otherwise, the wooded landscape is beautiful and following the river is pleasant.

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Date of your route : Nov 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy hike that is simple to follow.
I extended it by going via Royaumont Abbey. Allow around 1½ hours for the basic version.
There are 5 or 6 parking spaces at the exact starting point, otherwise it seems possible to park on the Route d'Asnières, straddling the pavement, even though the markings are almost faded.

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Date of your route : Sep 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is not well known and therefore very inconvenient if you make a mistake.

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Date of your route : Aug 02, 2020
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A hike with no other interest than a pleasant stroll along a small river, in the cool woods on a hot day. We were surprised to come across a deer, despite the few Sunday afternoon walkers. Worth doing if you're in the area and looking for something to do.
Thanks for the walk.

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Date of your route : Jul 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy, pleasant hike, perfectly described.

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Date of your route : Jun 01, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike!

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Date of your route : May 29, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike that could include a detour to Royaumont Abbey.
Please note that the start is near the school, not the cemetery.

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Date of your route : May 30, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

As previously mentioned, it is preferable (if possible) to park in front of the schools.
Otherwise, my family was generally disappointed by the route, which consists of a straight and monotonous first section on a small forest road, followed by a return trip along a rather dirty and sometimes smelly stream, with business buildings and a busy road in the background. The photo of the stream in the woods shown in the description is pretty, but unfortunately only represents a short section between points 4 and 5.

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Date of your route : May 26, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

The walk does not start from the cemetery car park but from the small car park in front of the schools (on the path between the school and the sports field).
It's a shame that the noise of cars punctuates the walk from point 2 to point 4. When you reach the Nouvelle Thève, a pleasant little stream (point 3), it runs alongside a very noisy industrial area. It's impossible to relax in such noise!
From point 3 to point 6, the walk is frequented by local residents. Children ride their bikes, dogs are out for a walk, and we were unlucky enough to encounter some dirt bikes.
Overall, the route is uninteresting, with no wildlife or unusual flora. There are a few beautiful trees and dragonflies along the riverbank. With a little patience, you may spot some fish in the clear water. The river itself is pleasant, with clear water, two small footbridges and meandering bends.
Disappointed, this is not a hike I would recommend except for local residents!

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Date of your route : Dec 23, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

A fairly varied and enjoyable hike for a short afternoon excursion. A big "thank you" to the people who documented the route.

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