Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée is a national nature reserve located in the heart of the clay plains of Woëvre. This area is characterized by its expansive landscapes, centered around the vast Grand Étang de Lachaussée, one of France's largest fish ponds. The reserve's complex ecosystem includes a mosaic of wetlands, extensive reed beds, humid prairies, and deciduous forests, providing diverse terrain suitable for several sports like hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, and more.
103
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4.4
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Average rating
1033
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4.0
(36)
116
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.3
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14
hikers
11.8km
03:21
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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31
hikers
9.13km
02:32
160m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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112
hikers
7.42km
01:53
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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8
riders
54.1km
03:51
440m
440m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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15
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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29
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25.3km
01:47
200m
200m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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17
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

5.0
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18
runners
12.0km
01:26
300m
300m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
runners
9.15km
01:07
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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runners
9.23km
00:58
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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34
riders
38.3km
01:33
220m
220m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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27
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.0
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27
riders
41.9km
02:00
440m
440m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

13
riders
37.9km
01:51
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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17
riders
73.7km
04:58
730m
730m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

9
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
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2
riders
20.5km
01:37
240m
240m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
31.1km
02:52
640m
640m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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3
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
24.5km
02:10
360m
360m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The reserve features over 10 routes for these sports. More than 6,000 visitors have shared experiences, with an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars.
The reserve features three marked pedestrian trails of varying lengths: 3.7 miles (6 km), 7.5 miles (12 km), and 9.3 miles (15 km). A 7.5-mile (12 km) discovery trail around the Grand Étang de Lachaussée is also available. For detailed routes, consult the Hiking around Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée guide.
Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée includes trails suitable for various skill levels, with easier options available. The pedagogical pond and discovery trail offer interactive learning experiences, which can be suitable for families. Specific family-friendly routes can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée guide.
The reserve and surrounding regional natural park are favorable for cycling, offering options for Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The regional park provides a guide with 18 thematic cycling circuits. Komoot offers guides such as Cycling around Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée and Road Cycling Routes around Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée.
The reserve is centered around the Grand Étang de Lachaussée, one of France's largest fish ponds, spanning approximately 740 to 766 acres (300 to 310 hectares). It is recognized as a Ramsar site and part of the Natura 2000 network, featuring extensive wetlands, reed beds, humid prairies, and deciduous forests.
Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée is an exceptional site for birdwatching, with over 200 bird species identified, including 12 endangered ones. The reserve provides three observatories, two of which are accessible to people with reduced mobility, allowing for observation without disturbing habitats.
The reserve is a biodiversity hotspot, home to exceptional avian diversity, rich aquatic life, and numerous amphibians. It also supports a wide variety of dragonflies (44 species), butterflies (45 species), and 12 mammal species, including the forest cat.
The trails within Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée provide routes suitable for jogging and running. The natural settings offer an immersive experience for runners. For specific routes, refer to the Running Trails around Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée guide.
Komoot offers several guides for the area, including Hiking around Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée, Cycling around Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée, and Running Trails around Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée. Additional guides cover family-friendly hikes, road cycling, MTB trails, easy hikes, traffic-free bike rides, and gravel biking.
The official website for Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée provides further information about the reserve. It can be accessed at www.cen-lorraine.fr/reserves-naturelles/reserves-naturelles-regionales/reserve-naturelle-lachaussee.
Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée features more than 10 routes documented on komoot. These routes cater to various sports, including hiking, touring cycling, jogging, road cycling, mountain biking, and gravel biking.
Routes within Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée have received an average rating of 4.46 out of 5 stars from over 800 ratings. This indicates a high level of satisfaction among visitors who have used komoot to explore the area.
Yes, Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée offers routes suitable for Mountain biking and Gravel biking. The diverse terrain, including forests and trails, provides opportunities for these activities. Specific routes can be found in guides like MTB Trails around Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée and Gravel biking around Réserve Naturelle de Lachaussée.

