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Paimpont Forges – Étang de la Forge loop from Plélan-le-Grand

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Paimpont Forges – Étang de la Forge loop from Plélan-le-Grand

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Paimpont Forges – Étang de la Forge loop from Plélan-le-Grand

02:04

7.68km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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3.76 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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3.85 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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4.18 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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7.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.42 km

1.68 km

1.49 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

2.91 km

652 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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Paimpont Forges – Étang de la Forge loop from Plélan-le-Grand

Paimpont Forges

Étang de la Forge

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