The mardelles are also called forest pools and are an oasis for local wildlife. It is not uncommon to see a family of badgers or a fox drinking after several hours of multitasking. These are also very rich biotopes with an undeniable ecological role. …

The Petelot is a local poacher who worked between Bertrange and Guénange. Writings about him remain laconic. This walking loop offers several curiosities: in the north of the forest, traces of the loading bay for the munitions of the Second World War …

Verrerie's rock is near Abreschviller pond. "Quatre Roches" pathway ("4 rocks" pathway) lays nearby and allows you to discover 4 rocks: La Forge, Le Moulin, Des Boeufs and finallly, La Verrerie. Enjoy the outstanding view on the valley. … Verrerie's …

To reach Forge Rock (Roche de la Forge), you may starts at Abreschviller pond. Follow the tiny road in the direction of Vasperviller and after a 5 minutes-walk, leave the road and follow the signs with a red ring, on your left. After that, you may reach …

To reach Chalice Roc, you may walk on Chalice hiking trail. The name comes from its shape. … Chalice rock - Rocher du Calice …

Resolutely rural in character, this route offers vast panoramic views over the farmland where the Bérupt stream meanders. The historic and religious heritage stands out, with no fewer than four religious buildings and a ruined castle. … Around …

The GR5G, a long-distance hiking trail from Speyer (Germany) to Metz, crosses the former coalfield and the Lorraine plateau before reaching the capital of Moselle after a 90km journey. This route offers a variant via Sarreguemines from the village of …

The Saar, a right-hand tributary of the Moselle, rises in the Vosges at the foot of the Donon at a height of 785 m. It is 246 kilometres long and flows through the towns of Sarrebourg, Sarre-Union, Sarralbe and Sarreguemines in France and Saarbrücken, …

Visit a 65-hectare English-style park completely enclosed by a fence, with a château built in 1830 at its heart. The whole complex is listed as a Historic Monument. From the D653 in Florange, access is via a majestic avenue labeled "Ensemble arboré …

20 km south of Metz, the Lorry and Mardigny coasts are home to an exceptional group of calcareous orchid lawns, over 100 hectares in size and maintained by sheep grazing. It's a rich but fragile ecosystem, so stay on the trails to protect it. For more …