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France
Brittany
Rennes
Maxent

Paimpont Forges – Paimpont Abbey and Pond loop from Maxent

Routes
France
Brittany
Rennes
Maxent

Paimpont Forges – Paimpont Abbey and Pond loop from Maxent

Hard

5.0

(1)

3

riders

Paimpont Forges – Paimpont Abbey and Pond loop from Maxent

03:11

48.5km

370m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 17, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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16.2 km

Les Forges de Paimpont

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This quality restaurant is a must for those who love good cuisine (meat grilled in the fireplace, game and... fish) in a hunting lodge setting.

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16.5 km

Étang de la Forge

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At the southern tip of the department, 40 km from Rennes, the Etang de la Forge stretches along the course of the Semnon, a tributary of the Vilaine.

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16.6 km

Paimpont Forges

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On the Etang des Forges, the forges of Paimpont are a remarkable industrial site. In 1656, the forges were set up in the heart of the forest of Paimpont. They …

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22.2 km

Paimpont Abbey and Pond

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The forest of Paimpont is known to be one of the emblematic places of the "gesture" of King Arthur and his knights of the round table. In other words, it …

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23.5 km

View of the Château from the pond

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The tour of the pond is not very suitable for cycling despite some quite pleasant passages. Too many obstacles and portages

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23.9 km

Abbey Pond

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Hiking around the Étang de l'Abbaye de Paimpont allows you to discover the tranquility of this serene lake in the heart of the Paimpont forest. As you walk, you will …

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26.7 km

Gravel in the forest

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flat, easy, pleasant!

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27.5 km

Étang du Pas du Houx

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small pond, beautiful

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48.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

21.4 km

3.04 km

2.32 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.4 km

15.2 km

7.63 km

3.13 km

149 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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