Château de Robert-le-Diable et les Roches d'Orival — loop from Rouen

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Normandy

Château de Robert-le-Diable et les Roches d'Orival — loop from Rouen

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Château de Robert-le-Diable et les Roches d'Orival — loop from Rouen

03:03

49.9km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 20.1 km for 273 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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655 m

Gros Horloge

Highlight • Monument

The big clock from the 14th century. The beautiful clock is located in a tower building - through which a gate passes - beautiful lane in the middle of the historic city center.

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2.72 km

Quais de Seine in Rouen

Highlight • River

The Seine flows through the city of Rouen, cutting the city in two. On both banks, the quays are very well laid out. On the right bank, you can admire …

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6.73 km

Flaubert Pavilion

Highlight • Historical Site

Remains of the former Flaubert estate on the Croisset and small museum.

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23.2 km

Robert-le-Diable Castle

Highlight • Castle

Robert the Devil's Castle is a medieval fortress dating from the time of the Dukes of Normandy. The castle is named after Robert the Devil, a legendary figure who was …

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30.3 km

Although not directly accessible by bike, the cliffs can be seen from the cycle path. These white limestone cliffs are home to an exceptional diversity of orchids and insects. Enjoy them during the summer months!

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49.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.0 km

4.74 km

1.49 km

1.16 km

273 m

119 m

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

7.40 km

3.82 km

783 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 5 November

13°C

2°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

March 24, 2024,Château de Robert-le-Diable et les Roches d'Orival — boucle depuis Rouen

Great circuit, however be careful on the gravel part (KM 23.5) the path is rutted and the descent is steep, caution is required to avoid falling into the ditch. Otherwise, don't forget to check the wind because going up the Seine with a headwind can be difficult.

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July 6, 2023,Normandie - Rouen - Seine Radwanderweg

Today we killed two birds with one stone. On the one hand the capital and second largest city of Normandy - Rouen - visited and before and after completed two stages of the cycle path along the Seine.
However, the highly praised "Seine-à-Vélo" cycle path does not deliver what I had promised, at least here.
The start in the beautiful …

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