My wishes and my tastes
Stop-overs and city breaks
Rambling and cycle tourism
Hiking trails on foot and by bicycle
The region of Metz offers many opportunities to go hiking on foot, bicycle or even on horseback for the whole family.
The city of Metz also offers a large number of walks through its parks and gardens which dot the city.
Further information on the city’s parks and gardens and walks (in French)
The "map of Metz Métropole nature walks" guide lists over 400 km of walking, cycling or horse-riding paths throughout the area. It is available on request from the Tourist Office.
You can also find out about foot or cycle paths in Moselle in our offices.
The site of the Lorraine Véloroutes Voies Vertes association (Green Cycling Lanes) provides useful information on existing green lanes in the region.
The vélorail of Vigy (Cyclerail) offers a 9 km or 18 km long circuits in the countryside to enjoy with family or friends.
Cycling in Metz
Cyclists can use cycling lanes and are welcome in all pedestrian zones and parks (with the exception of the botanical garden).
Authorisation to cycle in pedestrian areas is specified by the pedestrian zone signpost. These zones are forbidden to all types of motorised vehicles (except in special cases) and are reserved for use by pedestrians and cyclists only.
When you leave a pedestrian area, you will immediately find yourself back in the normal road system, so please take necessary precautions when rejoining traffic.
Pedestrian zones are areas where pedestrians have priority over all other users. Cyclists may ride their bikes “on the understanding they will ride at walking pace and not cause any obstruction to pedestrians:” (article 431-9 of the French Highway Code).
Further information on cycling in Metz (in French)
(map of cycling lanes and pedestrian zones open to cyclists)
A great number of associations in the region organise hiking activities on foot, bicycle or even on horseback.
Further information on http://www.associations-metz.net and http://www.cribij.fr.
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