Maron/Sexey-aux-Forges

A beautiful walk through the forest and along the Moselle with a lovely viewpoint halfway along the route, complete with a bench.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.38 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 111 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 111 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 326 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 215 m

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Description of the walk

Parking on the RD92, on the outskirts of Maron, towards Sexey-aux-Forges.
After crossing the Moselle, turn right onto a small road (towards Sous les Roches) which leads to the car park at the start of a cycle path that runs alongside the Moselle.

(S/E) Take the cycle path, which you leave after a few dozen metres (at Roueaux) to join a path that runs alongside it.

(1) At the first intersection, take the path that climbs up to the left into the forest. Continue straight ahead for about 1.5 km.

(2) Turn left to join theGR® 5F, 50 m away. Take this path on the left.

(3) Pass close to the Dent de la Roche viewpoint and continue on thisGR® until you reach the village of Sexey-aux-Forges.
Pass the town hall and the church.

(4) Take the lane on the left. Pass behind the cemetery and follow the Moselle river, keeping to the cycle path on the left until you reach the (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 215 m - Parking on the RD92, at the exit of Maron - Moselle (la)
  2. 1 : km 0.63 - alt. 221 m - Take the path that climbs to the left
  3. 2 : km 2.13 - alt. 278 m - Turn left
  4. 3 : km 4.03 - alt. 321 m - View - Dent de la Roche
  5. 4 : km 5.85 - alt. 225 m - Alley on the left
  6. S/E : km 7.38 - alt. 215 m - Parking on the RD92, at the exit of Maron

Notes

Caution! This hike is not marked. It is essential to bring the description and map with you.
Water point in Maron, in front of the cemetery. The tap is turned off in winter.

Worth a visit

In Maron, the recently renovated wash house.

 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 64 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Bronner
Bronner

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good description. Thank you for sharing this.

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Christecol
Christecol

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with beautiful scenery from the Dent de la Roche. I didn't take the forbidden path (1), but instead took the path opposite the building on the road, which leads directly into the forest and joins the trail. Be aware that there are a few large fallen tree trunks to climb over along the way, but it's not too bad.

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Bc0
Bc0

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

No entry at point 1

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chrislieb0149
chrislieb0149

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

On the way back from Sexey, the route follows the cycle path instead of going through the small wood along the Moselle. This is private land and the owner has not signed a right of way agreement
Follow the green rectangular signs for 500 metres and you will rejoin the original route.

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lemarcheur65
lemarcheur65 ★

Hello chrislieb0149

thank you for your comment.
- Hike modified.

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chrislieb0149
chrislieb0149

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

On the way back, after Sexey, the small wood along the Moselle (in chérupt) is private property, and the new owner refuses to sign the right-of-way agreement. Follow the cycle path marked with green rectangles and red crosses.
A pleasant hike with a superb view (dent de la roche) of Maron and the Moselle valley.

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chrislieb0149
chrislieb0149

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 05, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

On the way back, along the Moselle, in Cherupt, the route is diverted by the cycle path. The new owner of the small wood no longer wants hikers to use the path. Follow the green rectangular signs and red crosses.
This is a pleasant hike that is easy to follow, especially if you have the app on your mobile phone.

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ac92
ac92

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

A beautiful hike, fairly easy. Great views of the Moselle and Maron from the Dent de la Roche viewpoint. The little path to Sexey is really pleasant. We would have liked to have taken a detour to the limestone grasslands of Les Pâtis (just before the descent to Sexey), but due to lack of time, we'll have to come back. The return trip along the Moselle is also nice, but watch out for mosquitoes...

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LEBANDIDO
LEBANDIDO

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short 2-hour walk. Pleasant if it's warm, as the route is shaded. Beautiful view of Maron.

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Brutusol
Brutusol

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike. It is essential to have the Visorando app on your phone as it is difficult to find your way around.

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mtortue54
mtortue54

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

uphill, downhill, pebbles, a lovely 2-hour walk and a beautiful view

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franchie
franchie

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Indeed, there is a lot of mud and steep slopes, but the view is lovely. The update to the information sheet was very useful.

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dominojustyann
dominojustyann

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A fairly easy and very pleasant hike in warm weather, as it takes place mostly in the forest or along the Moselle River.

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fmdiss
fmdiss

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk in the forest, very pleasant in hot weather! A beautiful view of the villages and the river...

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francerb
francerb

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 07, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short, easy route offering superb views of the village of MARON. Recommended for a gentle 2½-hour walk with the family.

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