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Mérelle Waterfall – Merelle Observatory loop from Pré Fossard

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Mérelle Waterfall – Merelle Observatory loop from Pré Fossard

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Mérelle Waterfall – Merelle Observatory loop from Pré Fossard

02:15

7.76km

190m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.03 km

Iron spring

Highlight • Natural

Great path full of roots and stones.
It's not without reason that there is a warning sign at the top that says "Caution technical route".

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3.26 km

Mérelle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

There is one big and many smaller beautiful waterfalls along the creek.

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3.36 km

Forest Trail and Stream in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The path to the waterfall is quite challenging, but with good footwear and a certain amount of surefootedness, it's no problem. The nature here is pristine and beautiful.

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3.86 km

🌾 Tourbiere Du Haut De Merelle

Highlight • Other

Sensitive natural area/high moor that should not be entered.

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3.89 km

Étang de Devant Mérel

Highlight • Lake

Unfortunately, you occasionally meet cars here on the narrow street:-(

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4.60 km

Picnic Area at Lac de Gérardmer

Highlight • Rest Area

4.76 km

Merelle Observatory

Highlight • Summit

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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7.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.53 km

2.08 km

1.67 km

352 m

122 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

2.84 km

1.86 km

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (920 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

28°C

11°C

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Mérelle Waterfall – Merelle Observatory loop from Pré Fossard

Iron spring

Mérelle Waterfall

Forest Trail and Stream in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

🌾 Tourbiere Du Haut De Merelle

Étang de Devant Mérel

Picnic Area at Lac de Gérardmer

Merelle Observatory

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