Josselin is a region in Brittany, France, situated along the Oust River and the Nantes-Brest Canal. The area's geography includes the Oust Valley and the Bois d'Amour, offering varied terrain from flat canal towpaths to wooded trails. These natural features provide a setting for several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, and more.
Josselin offers more than 100 routes for outdoor activities across several sports like touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain…
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4.8
(5)
25
riders
32.0km
02:00
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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128
riders
73.6km
04:15
220m
220m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7
riders
27.9km
01:46
250m
250m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16
riders
7.41km
00:32
70m
70m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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123
runners
8.88km
00:58
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

74
runners
13.4km
01:24
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

39
runners
5.04km
00:34
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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33
runners
19.0km
02:04
90m
90m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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45
hikers
9.67km
02:31
60m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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25
hikers
6.56km
01:43
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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12
hikers
6.49km
01:43
70m
60m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
hikers
12.6km
03:22
150m
150m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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55
riders
49.5km
02:10
120m
120m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

32
riders
90.4km
04:03
880m
880m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

29
riders
12.6km
00:39
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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95
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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50
riders
41.8km
02:18
210m
210m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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24
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
riders
24.7km
01:18
110m
110m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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20
riders
49.6km
02:34
130m
120m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
riders
101km
06:37
930m
930m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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22
riders
14.7km
00:58
70m
60m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
riders
50.3km
03:16
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
riders
26.0km
02:03
260m
260m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Josselin offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Road cycling, Hiking, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features more than 100 routes for exploration. These routes have an average rating of 4.51 out of 5 stars from more than 3,800 visitors.
Josselin is well-suited for touring cyclists, particularly along the Nantes-Brest Canal towpath. This flat, scenic route is ideal for leisurely rides. There are 16 dedicated touring cycling routes available in the region. For more information, consult the Cycling around Josselin guide.
Josselin provides numerous road cycling routes with varying difficulty levels, from easy short loops to more challenging rides. The region features 53 road cycling routes. Sections of La Vélodyssée, the Atlantic Cycling Route, also pass through the area. Explore options in the Road Cycling Routes around Josselin guide.
The region offers a wide array of hiking and walking trails. Popular spots include the Nantes-Brest Canal towpath for relaxed strolls and longer walks, and the Bois d'Amour for wooded paths. There are 19 hiking routes available in Josselin. Further details can be found in the Hiking around Josselin guide.
The flat towpath along the Nantes-Brest Canal is suitable for family-friendly touring cycling and relaxed walks. The Bois d'Amour also offers gentle paths for strolls. These areas provide accessible options for various outdoor activities.
Josselin is known for its medieval character and picturesque setting. Key highlights include the Château de Josselin, a historic castle overlooking the Oust River, and the Basilique Notre-Dame-du-Roncier. Natural features include the Oust River, the Nantes-Brest Canal, and the Bois d'Amour.
Yes, the various trails suitable for walking and hiking are also excellent for jogging. The flat canal towpaths and the paths within Bois d'Amour are popular choices. Josselin offers 18 dedicated jogging routes. Consult the Running Trails around Josselin guide for more information.
Komoot offers several guides for Josselin, including Cycling around Josselin, Road Cycling Routes around Josselin, and Hiking around Josselin. Other guides cover running, mountain biking, and gravel biking. These guides provide detailed information and route suggestions for each sport.
Cycling routes in Josselin vary in difficulty. The Nantes-Brest Canal towpath offers flat, easy terrain suitable for beginners and touring cyclists. Road cycling routes range from easy short loops to more challenging rides requiring good fitness. There are options for various skill levels.
Josselin provides options for both mountain biking and gravel biking. There are 2 mountain biking routes and 2 gravel biking routes available in the region. Guides such as MTB Trails around Josselin and Gravel biking around Josselin offer specific route details.
Josselin features a total of 110 routes for various outdoor activities on komoot. These routes include options for touring cycling, road cycling, hiking, jogging, mountain biking, and gravel biking. The community has rated these routes with an average of 4.51 stars.
The official website for Josselin tourist information is http://www.josselin.com. For direct inquiries, the phone number is +33297222417. This contact information is provided by the Tourist Office of Ploërmel Community – Josselin site.

