Malroy - Argency via the right bank of the Moselle

A short, easy family walk to explore the banks of the Moselle, the village of Argency and the Malroy ponds. If you wish, you can cross the dam at the Argency hydroelectric power station. You may also spot water birds such as ducks, herons, coots, etc.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.73 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 45 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 33 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 30 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 174 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 151 m

Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the Moulin d'Olgy water sports centre. 

(S/E) Head down towards the Moselle, going round the water sports centre on the left. Continue to the right until you reach the first ponds.

(1) Leave the path on your right – which will be the return route – and continue along the Moselle to the Argency hydroelectric power station. 

(2) Turn right, join the cycle path, and follow it, turning left. Cross the bridge over the Ruisseau de Malroy, and continue for about 300 m. 

(4) Turn right onto the path leading up towards Argency. Pass between the church and the primary school, come out onto the square and cross it, heading towards the Documentation Centre. Then turn right to follow Rue de Bussière, and stay on it until you reach the car park on your right. 

(6) Turn right, walk past the children’s playground, and head for the footbridge over the Ruisseau de Malroy. Cross it and immediately turn right to walk alongside the stream. Ignore another footbridge and continue straight ahead to the picnic area. 

(7) Turn left and walk to the end of the field to rejoin the path. Join the Route des Étangs, near the fishing club. Take a short first turn right then left to rejoin the path running between two ponds, before emerging onto Rue des Sablières Olgy (barrier). 

(8) Head right to return to the banks of the Moselle and rejoin the original fork.

(1) Turn left and follow the outward route in the opposite direction to return to the water sports centre car park (S/E). 

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 162 m - Water sports centre car park
  2. 1 : km 0.72 - alt. 156 m - Crossroads of the circular loop. Follow the - Moselle (la)
  3. 2 : km 1.69 - alt. 159 m - Argency Power Station
  4. 3 : km 1.96 - alt. 154 m
  5. 4 : km 2.79 - alt. 158 m - Ascent towards Argency
  6. 5 : km 3.16 - alt. 174 m
  7. 6 : km 3.63 - alt. 163 m - Car park and playground
  8. 7 : km 4.06 - alt. 157 m - Picnic area
  9. 8 : km 4.65 - alt. 157 m - Barrier
  10. S/E : km 5.73 - alt. 165 m - Water sports centre car park

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
User 23484663

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant route along the banks of the Moselle and ponds
A bonus with the crossing of Argancy.

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User 3673044

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I was truly delighted by this hike.
My daughters and I had a wonderful time and I would like to express my sincere thanks to the person who created it.

On the agenda: the Moselle, friendly fishermen, ponds, a well, horses, the forest, educational signs, the village and, the icing on the cake (for the children: a playground where they can have their snack break).

Many thanks.
Emma

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User 15321309

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy hike, clear description, and very pleasant route. Ideal for observing animals and water birds. I did this hike in the evening and feasted my eyes. Remember to bring binoculars and your camera. I am accompanied by my dogs and this route is also very pleasant for them.

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moliniern
moliniern

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk!

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