Lac de Gérardmer – Donkey's Leap loop from Pré Fossard
Lac de Gérardmer – Donkey's Leap loop from Pré Fossard
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Lac de Gérardmer – Donkey's Leap loop from Pré Fossard
03:31
11.9km
290m
Hiking
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: August 20, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment that may be dangerous
A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.
After 9.97 km for 446 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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4.98 km
Viewpoint over Lake Gerardmer
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7.73 km
Lac de Gérardmer
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Ideal for ending the sporty tour to the Cascade de Mérelle.
Danger:
In summer it can be very crowded with bathers.
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9.10 km
Hiking along the Ruisseau du Phény
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10.6 km
Beautiful waterfall hike
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10.6 km
Donkey's Leap
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11.9 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.22 km
3.00 km
1.35 km
1.19 km
1.09 km
< 100 m
Surfaces
3.51 km
3.21 km
3.00 km
1.79 km
280 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (860 m)
Lowest point (660 m)
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Thursday 27 August
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