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Merelle Observatory

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Merelle Observatory

Recommended by 717 hikers out of 737

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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    Best Hikes to Merelle Observatory

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    1. Tour of Lake Gérardmer via the Merelle Tour - loop from Gérardmer

    7.06km

    02:21

    220m

    220m

    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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    April 16, 2025

    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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      June 28, 2019

      The view is really great, BUT there is a lot going on there. Only four people can always be on top at the same time. Thus, not necessarily recommended on the weekend. We had faith well over an hour waiting :(
      But also the lunch break held there. When standing you have to secure your place: /

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        November 3, 2019

        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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          Elevation 950 m

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          Location: Gerdsee, Sankt Didel, Great East, France

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