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Merelle Observatory

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Merelle Observatory

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    April 16, 2025

    Hiking

    A beautiful wooden tower with a narrow spiral staircase, it can accommodate a maximum of four people at a time. During the week and in bad weather, you won't have to wait long.
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    November 3, 2019

    Hiking

    The observation tower itself is spectacular, as is the view.
    Even with drizzle, cloudy skies and light squalls there was a queue here.
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    May 23, 2023

    Hiking

    Unfortunately, on a weekend you may have to wait in line for ONE(!) hour to get to the tower.
    The tower is only permitted for a few people at a time.
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    1. Tour of Lake Gérardmer via the Merelle Tour - loop from Gérardmer

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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    Elevation 950 m

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    Location: Gerdsee, Sankt Didel, Great East, France

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