Tour of Lake Drennec

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At the gateway to the Monts d'Arrée, this is a short, easy and bucolic walk that never strays far from the lake and is shaded by trees. Crossing the floating footbridge adds a nice touch to this walk.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.54 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 17 m
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    Descent: - 17 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 169 m
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    Lowest point: 152 m
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Description of the walk

From the D30, head towards the lake, arriving at Saint-Cadou, until you reach the small car park.

(S/E) Take the path on the right to reach the lake.

(1) Cross the floating footbridge and stay by the lake, heading north-west.

(2) At the water sports centre, turn right, then left 50 metres further on. Pass north of the tennis court and return to the lake shore.

(3) After the campsite, turn left onto the road, then leave it by turning left 100 metres further on.

(4) At the hamlet of Kerret, stay on the path by turning left, still along the water's edge. Continue to Le Drennec.

(5) Turn left onto the road to reach the lake dam and cross it.

(6) At the end of the dam, follow the path to the left and head to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 169 m - Car park - Lac du Drennec
  2. 1 : km 0.42 - alt. 158 m - Floating footbridge - Elorn (fleuve)
  3. 2 : km 1.67 - alt. 159 m - Water sports centre
  4. 3 : km 2.39 - alt. 157 m - Le Drennec campsite
  5. 4 : km 3 - alt. 165 m - Kerret
  6. 5 : km 5.44 - alt. 159 m - Le Drennec
  7. 6 : km 5.9 - alt. 158 m - End of dam
  8. S/E : km 6.54 - alt. 169 m - Lake car park

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 26654729

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We completed the tour quickly because night falls early at this time of year.
This tour is very pleasant and allows you to see this beautiful lake, which is worth visiting in other seasons too.

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randonneurs.DS
randonneurs.DS

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant, easy route.

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User 27388907

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very easy and beautiful hike suitable for everyone, ideal for families with young children!!!!!!!

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User 23056877

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 : Yes

26 July 2025. Easy hike, beautiful scenery, shaded, perfect paths and well-equipped site!

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leraymur
leraymur

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and relaxing route. No difficulty.

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TAMALOUX 2019
TAMALOUX 2019

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route, suitable for everyone.

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