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Varsberg walks
Through the Rodenberg and Heidenberg woods from Varsberg
A short walk through the woods of Varsberg. The route can be shortened if necessary.
Source des Lièvres
This hike, suitable for families and all seasons, will allow you to enjoy the colours of autumn, the silence of winter, the spring flora and the shade of summer.
Tour of Bambiderstroff via the hills
A pleasant circular route around the village of Bambiderstroff, through woods, meadows and farmland, passing close to various Maginot Line fortifications, including the small Bambesch fort.Passing over ridges, this route also offers some stunning panoramic views.
Houve Forest in Falck
A magnificent hike in the La Houve forest, accessible to the whole family. Passing through Merten, La Ferme aux Cloches, the Miners' Trail, the Oak of the Cats, the fountain, the statue of Saint Christopher, Falck, the water tower and arrival at the car park.
A short tour of Saint-Avold
A route in Saint-Avold suitable for a short semi-urban walk or a light jog.
Route in the Warndt Forest in Saarland near Warndtweier
Very well-signposted paths in the Warndt Forest (Saarland), a few kilometres from Creutzwald. You’ll follow the Hugenaux Trail, which crosses this German section.
The paths are made of schist with patches of sand, then there is a forest road and some stonier paths (small gravel). You will also use a section of the Nordicpark.
The paths are always at right angles to one another, so it is difficult to get lost.
In the footsteps of Marie Dubois
On1 May 1988, the “Marie Dubois” walk was inaugurated. This walk “for freedom and tolerance” aims to revive the route taken by Protestants from the Metz region between 1685 and 1789 to attend services in Ludweiler (Saarland). We cover only a short section of these paths through the forests of Landonvillers and Courcelles-Chaussy.
The schoolchildren’s path in Charleville-sous-Bois
A short walk featuring information boards on local flora, fauna and history, set in a stunning woodland setting.
The Fort aux Fresques
Maginot Line Fort A24, known as the “Fort aux Fresques”, consists of an entrance block and three combat blocks. Its uniqueness lies in the various humorous murals depicting the life of a fortress crew, as well as the mottos and names of the different underground galleries.
There is a single departure time for tours: please arrive 10 minutes before departure.
Around Charleville-sous-Bois
A short walk through woods and countryside around Charleville-sous-Bois, passing through Épange.
The Maxstadt circular route, the country fortifications and the Barst Salient
A chance to unwind whilst exploring the local heritage.
Why not take a stroll through a lovely green setting, with panoramic views and poignant reminders of the last war? An easy route awaits you for a round trip through the countryside, passing pastures, meadows, crops and orchards, and skirting the edge of a wood where you can discover a very distinctive area of military architecture: the Aquatic Maginot Line.
The 60 route to Charleville-sous-Bois
A very pleasant walk along the route of an old railway line that was used to supply the Maginot Line fortifications further east.
Forest chapel
A lovely walk through the Forest of Cappel, enjoyable all year round with the chance to spot local wildlife.
The Charlemagne Spring
A circuit in the heart of nature where, according to legend, Charlemagne made a spring gush forth from under his horse's hoof and then built a chapel on the site of the current Rabas chapel.
The Monks' Oak
An ideal family walk for beginners to hiking in the deep Villers Bettnach State Forest, following in the footsteps of the Cistercian monks.
Tour of the Simon Quarry
A tarmac path leads to the former Simon Quarry, whose sand was used to fill in tunnels at the bottom of the coal mine.
At the bottom of the quarry, a lake has formed; the water level is gradually rising, allowing the natural environment to reclaim the area.
Route of the Templar Estate
The walk starts in Glatigny, a village "cursed" for Jews following a false accusation of murder of a Jewish merchant on a 3-year-old child in 1669. The latter was rehabilitated in 2009 with the installation of a commemorative plaque: it took 340 years for the village to restore dialogue and respect between the different faithsThis route then passes through the Lorraine villages of Cheuby, Sainte-Barbe, Gras and Retonfey, where you can admire farms, castles, calvaries and wash houses.
Let's go and see an exceptional beech tree in Saint Hubert.
All along the Saint-Hubert Canyon, which climbs towards the forest, you can admire beech trees clinging to the rock faces. One of these beech trees received the jury prize in the 2022 remarkable trees competition.
Route de la côte de Suisse
Circular walk around the small village of Suisse near Morhange. A walk comprising 50 per cent on footpaths and 50 per cent on quiet country lanes.
Around La Mutche and La Claire Forêt
This route has two distinct sections. After following part of the path that circles the Étang de la Mutche, you will then reach the Claire Forêt. There you will discover a second, very interesting pond. This route alternates between open stretches and woodland. The paths are very well maintained and pleasant to walk on. The German military cemetery is a truly remarkable point of interest. Steeped in history, the site is impressive for its setting and grandeur.
Walk along the Chemin des Étangs in Flocourt
Short hike suitable for children to discover the Petit Étang and Grand Étang lakes. You can observe the flora and fauna... birds of prey, herons, muskrats, frogs, ducks, Egyptian geese, swans, cuckoos, deer... depending on the time of day and the season... there's something for everyone.
A feast for the eyes in Montdidier
The main highlight of this route is Montdidier. Perched on a promontory, the village offers remarkable views across the entire area. The orientation table and various facilities allow you to make the most of the site. Half of the route runs along the edge of the forest, which is very pleasant on hot days.
The route is signposted by the French Hiking Federation (horizontal yellow line).
Quartzite Trail
(!) Please note that, following various reports, it appears that this hike is temporarily unavailable due to:
- works in the town of Sierck,
- temporary closure of the return route due to a fungus attacking the trees.
An update will be published once the path is accessible again.
This hike offers magnificent views of the Moselle valley, the Stromberg and Sierck Castle.