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Donkey's Leap – Phény stream loop from Gérardmer

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Donkey's Leap – Phény stream loop from Gérardmer

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Donkey's Leap – Phény stream loop from Gérardmer

03:54

12.4km

410m

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: May 18, 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 6.80 km for 457 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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472 m

View of Lake Gérardmer and the Old Town

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Beautiful view with benches just meters above the town

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3.61 km

Col du Haut de la Côte

Mountain Pass

6.19 km

Small cave

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Small cave right on the path with a narrow entrance.

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6.78 km

Donkey's Leap

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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 …

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7.12 km

Very beautiful trail along the Pheny stream

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7.18 km

Phény stream

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From the car park of the motocross track you can walk to the Saut de la Bourrique along the stream through a small gorge. It goes on a narrow path over several old stone bridges. Highly recommended!

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9.82 km

Viewpoint over Lake Gerardmer

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If you don't want to stand in line at the Observatoire de Merelle, you will find a lonely vantage point of Gérardmer and the lake here at La Roche du Renard.

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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

2.36 km

2.30 km

1.67 km

1.62 km

401 m

167 m

Surfaces

3.51 km

2.51 km

1.92 km

1.88 km

1.26 km

662 m

583 m

Elevation

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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Donkey's Leap – Phény stream loop from Gérardmer

View of Lake Gérardmer and the Old Town

Small cave

Donkey's Leap

Very beautiful trail along the Pheny stream

Phény stream

Viewpoint over Lake Gerardmer

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