Around Festen
Around Festen
VERNY
Emmanuel Stourm 2020
Emmanuel Stourm 2020
Emmanuel Stourm 2020
In 1871, as soon as Alsace and Moselle were annexed, the Germans decided to defend Metz. They completed the forts begun by the French, then built a series of forts to form a fortified belt around the city. From 1899, they built a second belt of forts called Festen (called Groupes Fortifiés after 1918 by the French).
Practical information
Fitness / outdoor trails from VERNY, mode of transport / activity : Walking-related.
This route runs alongside the Groupes Fortifiés de l'Aisnes and de l'Yser to the north, then makes a large loop through the villages to the south of these military works.
Features of the route
moderate
15 km and more
Loop
Distance in kms : 15,8
Duration of the course : 04:00
Altimeter profile
Route line
Visit conditions
Visits
Follow the signs: Yellow line Practical advice: Take care when crossing the RD913 after the "Fort Wagner" signpost.
Possible connections:
- to the Circuit du Haut des Mays at the "Verny" and "La Fontaine" signposts
- to the Boucle du Bois Marsal at the "les Vignes" signpost
Groups accepted on reservation
The course
Contact us
Around Festen
- 57420 VERNY