How many hiking trails are listed near Metz?

The directory currently includes 74 quality-checked routes near Metz, covering 966 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest near Metz?

GR 5 Lorraine currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Sentier du Sud 2 (Rodange - Hellange) and Sentier du Sud 1 (Luxembourg-Dudelange) before choosing.

When should you hike near Metz?

May to October is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy near Metz?

16 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

How is “near Metz” defined?

Routes on this page are linked within a 50 km radius of the city. Distances are geographic straight-line measurements, not driving times; open each route to plan the actual journey.

What is the closest hike to Metz?

GR 5 Lorraine is the nearest mapped route, about 26.5 km from the city centre.

Grand Est, France

Hiking trails near Metz

74 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 50 km of Metz, Grand Est, France. Together their route lines cover 966 km. The average route is 13.1 km with 204 m (669 ft) of recorded ascent.

74
Trails: 50 km
Search radius: 16
Easy routes: 26.5 km
Closest

The directory difficulty mix is 16 easy (22%), 52 moderate (70%) and 6 hard or expert (8%). 35 routes (47%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are mountain (3), forest (3), castle and ruins (1). The highest recorded point in this set is 782 m (2,566 ft). The place-level planning field lists may to october as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. GR 5 Lorraine, Sentier du Sud 2 (Rodange - Hellange), Sentier du Sud 1 (Luxembourg-Dudelange) currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

14.1 km

CV Les Pas de Victor Hugo (Preisch - Mondorff)

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

168 m

CV Les Pas de Victor Hugo (Preisch - Mondorff)

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
GR 5 Lorraine	293 km	2,401 m	73 hr	Point to point
Sentier du Sud 2 (Rodange - Hellange)	71.2 km	988 m	18 hr	Point to point
Relais Hellange-Remerschen	25.8 km	253 m	6 hr 5 min	Point to point
Sentier du Sud 1 (Luxembourg-Dudelange)	33.0 km	350 m	7 hr 57 min	Point to point
Wolfgang-Maria-Rabe-Weg	22.0 km	595 m	5 hr 41 min	Point to point
CV Les Pas de Victor Hugo (Preisch - Mondorff)	14.1 km	168 m	3 hr 11 min	Point to point

Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.