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: 3.45 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 75 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 98 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 571 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 495 ft

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

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

(3) 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. Take Rue de Bussière (D1a) on the right, and follow it until you reach the car park on your right.

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

(5) Turn left and walk to the far end of the field to rejoin the path. You’ll reach 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 coming out onto Rue des Sablières Olgy (gate).

(6) Head to the right to return to the banks of the Moselle and rejoin the original fork in the path.

(1) Take the path on the 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 : mi 0 - alt. 531 ft - Car park at the Moulin d’Olgy water sports centre - Moselle (la)
  2. 1 : mi 0.38 - alt. 512 ft - Junction of the circular loop. Walk alongside the
  3. 2 : mi 0.99 - alt. 522 ft - Argency Power Station
  4. 3 : mi 1.67 - alt. 518 ft - Ascent towards Argency
  5. 4 : mi 2.19 - alt. 535 ft - Car park and playground
  6. 5 : mi 2.46 - alt. 515 ft - Picnic area
  7. 6 : mi 2.83 - alt. 515 ft - Barrier
  8. S/E : mi 3.45 - alt. 535 ft - Car park at the Moulin d’Olgy water sports centre

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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