The Reed trail

Sarreguemines Tourisme

On site, you will find the trail under the following name: LE CIRCUIT DES ROSEAUX

A beautiful walk of around 7.5 km, almost entirely around the Diefenbach pond at Puttelange-aux-Lacs. The main interest is the Dieffenbach Lake. The surface of the lake covers 75 hectares and it is one of the ponds of the aquatic Maginot Line. It has been built before the Second World War to serve as a natural border. The area is now a haven for peace and the local fauna, as well as for the aquatic birds, which find shelter there.

Boarded with more than 320 hectares of forest, you will enjoy the riverbank along the lake. You will love the paths along the banks of the pond, the scent of the undergrowth in autumn or after a summer rain, and the view of the water from between the leaves and reeds. Dive in and enjoy the peace and quiet in the shade of the trees. Watch the birds, take a refreshing walk along the water in summer and enjoy the beautiful views over the pond.

On the northern shore of the lake, an ornithological observatory has been set up in order to observe the local fauna in utmost tranquillity. It is the dreamt of occasion to observe a large plethora of species, which also enjoy the extents of those waters: ducks, geese, herons, moorhens, frogs and toads. Do not forget to pack your binoculars in your backpack to be able to fully enjoy the surrounding nature.

After the observatory, on the northern part of the trail, you can return to the starting point by walking along the banks of the pond or following the signs (brown ring) that run along the edge of the forest. The northern trail loop in the direction of Hoste provides visitors with a magnificent panoramic viewpoint, including an orientation table located at the outskirts of the forest. The picnic table is an ideal location for rest and observation of the beautiful surroundings.

- Alternative route: ‘The Oak and the Reed’ (Le Chêne et le Roseau - 12.2 km), from Diefenbach-lès-Puttelange or directly to the Diefenbach pond.

- Trail-Marking: yellow rectangle

- Geographical area: The Blies Valley, confluences of water and history

- Starting point: Diefenbach-lès-Puttelange (annex of Puttelange-aux-Lacs) > rue de la Plage - Pond dike