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Merelle Observatory – Bel étang loop from Gérardmer

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Merelle Observatory – Bel étang loop from Gérardmer

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4.8

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Merelle Observatory – Bel étang loop from Gérardmer

03:11

31.8km

860m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 5.04 km for 471 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.50 km

Forest Trail in Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

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Nice little trail. Easy to drive.

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7.11 km

A long climb

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A long steep singletrack climb where you will need your best legs to avoid setting foot on the ground

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7.87 km

Merelle Observatory

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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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9.54 km

247

Forest

11.2 km

Nice trail on the edge of Grange Groffe

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Small trail through beautiful Hohlgasse.

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12.0 km

Bel étang

Highlight • Lake

Small beautiful lake. But fenced!

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14.8 km

Col du Haut de la Côte

Mountain Pass

19.3 km

Singletrack in Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Sone parts rocks, other easy single track. Some parts almost overgrown with grass, keep riding it!

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23.2 km

Croix Claudé Shelter

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Mountain shelter, great for a stop with outdoor and indoor tables for at least 20 people.

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27.4 km

S2 Singletrack Descent – Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

Highlight • MTB Park

A challenging descent (S1 à S2). Climbing is definitely a challenge.

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31.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

6.51 km

4.84 km

1.92 km

1.04 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

11.0 km

8.35 km

6.36 km

5.60 km

459 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (670 m)

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Merelle Observatory – Bel étang loop from Gérardmer

Forest Trail in Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

A long climb

Merelle Observatory

Nice trail on the edge of Grange Groffe

Bel étang

Singletrack in Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

Croix Claudé Shelter

S2 Singletrack Descent – Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

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