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Donkey's Leap

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Donkey's Leap

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Donkey's Leap

Recommended by 344 hikers out of 351

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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Location: Gerdsee, Sankt Didel, Great East, France

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Nicolas Vergnaud

February 22, 2023

According to legend, the Bourrique jump owes its name to a donkey that saved its lord at the bottom of the waterfall. Returning from the crusades, the latter would have been attacked by bandits. The donkey jumped on them and took them with her into the choppy waters.

Strolling on the surrounding paths is a delight. However, beware of the slippery ground in the event of rain.

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Ein 🐟 namens Wander

November 3, 2019

Even in wet weather, the gorge is fantastic (or especially because the many rivulets and waterfalls on the way also lead water) and is crowned by this highlight. On the way you should however (not only in damp weather) well on the way pay attention - good shoes are recommended to indispensable.

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Jugger64

September 12, 2018

The hike up the gorge to the waterfall is fantastic, to breathtaking. In wet weather, the tour should be breakneck.

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Kauai

May 23, 2023

The Saut de la Bourrique is a waterfall in the Vosges located in the municipality of Gérardmer. The legend associated with the name of this waterfall is said to come from a donkey that belonged to a ruler. On his way back from the Crusades, he was attacked by bandits. To protect him, the beast pounced on them at the foot of the waterfall, where it perished with the infidels.

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Auditateur

August 11, 2020

Wonderful gorge, very cool and pleasant in summer. Many small stone bridges and rocky landscapes.

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Elevation 770 m

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Location: Gerdsee, Sankt Didel, Great East, France

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