The land of ponds: Etang du Stock

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

I hiked alone, starting from Rhodes. As a result, I began with the least interesting part, namely the 4 km stretch of road (RD95) where there is a risk due to the vehicles that use it.
I agree with the comments I read earlier: at point 12, it is impossible to find the hairpin bend to join the Volmerholz forest road. You actually have to take a connecting path about 50 metres before that point and follow it for about 20 metres.
The route is pleasant, even if there are many straight lines and a lot of kilometres on tarmac. The day of my hike was preceded by a period of rain, so some of the paths were very wet and almost impassable.
Otherwise, there are beautiful views of the lake and its wild side at the bottom of the corneas.
I will definitely do it again in the other direction.

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Date of your route : Apr 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello hikers,
Indeed, a path should be marked out along the edge of the lake and then lead to the port of Albeschaux through the forest.
A detailed plan was already drawn up 10 years ago by the Stock Pond Community of Communes, which has since been taken over by the Sarrebourg Moselle Sud Community of Communes.
Your comments highlight the need for this footpath to avoid the RD 95 C and its heavy traffic.

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

A bit too much tarmac for my liking, especially on the old towpaths (which are very long).
The main problem is the rather long stretch on the D9 to D11 road (more tarmac). Even though there isn't much traffic, cars drive fast, which is problematic, especially with a group.
The path marked "12" is impossible to find; you have to turn left about 50 metres before it.

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Date of your route : Mar 30, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

The hike is described as difficult, which is not the case.
It is rather easy but long.
It's a shame that there is such a long stretch along the road.
Otherwise, it is very pleasant along the canals.

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I was advised against it because part of it is done on the road, which is impossible with dogs.

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Date of your route : May 21, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Heavy traffic along the canal

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Date of your route : May 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

An easy hike, but too many kilometres on tarmac, whether on the D95 with traffic or along the Houillères canal.

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Date of your route : Apr 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Only part of the route: departure from Diane-Capelle to Étang des Femmes along the canal, tour of the lake and return along the canal (3, 2, 1, 17 to 12, 2 & 3). Very little road, very few people at the end of April. Nothing to complain about.
We didn't try the D 95 on foot, but we can understand the criticism from other hikers.
Thanks to the Visorando website team
Bernard

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Date of your route : Sep 15, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Pleasant hike despite a section along the road. No difficulty.

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Date of your route : Aug 22, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing

15 per cent around the lake, that's all – too much tarmac!! – 4 km on the D95 with lorries and cars!! – possibly suitable for mountain bikes

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Date of your route : Mar 12, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely walk (in the sunshine), with several possible starting points. We chose to stay along the canal as we didn't want to cross the village of Langatte, which reduced the distance a little, but the walk across the canal bridge between the two ponds is pleasant.

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Date of your route : Jun 03, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

For my taste, there are too many kilometres on tarmac.

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Date of your route : Mar 20, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Lovely walk around the lake.
We enjoyed the wildlife.
The route description was quite good, but it was a shame there was so much tarmac.
Best done in spring or autumn, as there are few shaded areas.
We loved this place.

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You are absolutely right, it is a real shame that we cannot walk around our ponds on proper paths; the route around the Gondrexange pond is also affected. However, this is not easy to achieve, as I know these areas well. With my two proposals (Stock and Gondrexange), I wanted to provoke this kind of reaction, which could lead to this heritage being taken into account by the relevant local authorities (CG57, Club Vosgien, etc.). Thank you.

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Thank you, ZIEGLER.
You're absolutely right. Given the distance, this route is definitely more enjoyable by bicycle.

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