HIKING TRAIL LA GRANDE ÉCLUSE

Located in the middle of nature by a pond, the Réchicourt-le-Château Arboretum is the ideal place to rest, close to a picnic area. Open for all. A bicycle path runs alongside the Marne au Rhin Canal and allows you to go to the Grande Écluse (Great Lock). If you'd rather walk, there is a pathway round the Réchicourt's pond (4,6 km long). You will also find a parking lot (motorhomes allowed), tables, benches and dustbins.

Located in the middle of nature by a pond, the Réchicourt-le-Château picnic area is the ideal place to rest, close to an arboretum. A bicycle path runs alongside the Marne au Rhin Canal and allows you to go to the Grand Écluse (big lock). If you'd rather walk, there is a pathway round the Réchicourt's pond (4,6 km long). You will also find a parking lot (motorhomes allowed), tables, benches and dustbins.

Built as a reservoir for the Marne-Rhine canal, the Réchicourt-le-Château pond is divided into five basins, one of which is still used for merchant and pleasure boating. Renowned for its tourist appeal, this place welcomes you all year round and allows you to discover its rich fauna and its arboretum. The construction of the Grande Écluse, from 1962 to 1965, made it possible to replace 6 locks. This impressive structure is 15.70 m high and offers a magnificent view of the ponds. The lock is only in operation during the period of authorised navigation on the canal, from April to October.