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Sankt Didel
Gerdsee

Donkey's Leap – Lake Gérardmer loop from Lac de Gérardmer

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France
Great East
Sankt Didel
Gerdsee

Donkey's Leap – Lake Gérardmer loop from Lac de Gérardmer

Hard

4.6

(23)

192

hikers

Donkey's Leap – Lake Gérardmer loop from Lac de Gérardmer

02:30

7.91km

230m

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 21, 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 2.01 km for 457 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.06 km

Phény stream

Highlight • Gorge

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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2.45 km

Donkey's Leap

Highlight • Waterfall

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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6.54 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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7.40 km

On, next to and in front of a larger rounded rock are several raised benches from which you have a beautiful view of the lake.
Next to it is a public toilet.

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7.44 km

Lake Gérardmer

Highlight • Lake

Beautifully nestled between the wooded mountains of the Vosges lies this beautiful lake and the municipality of the same name.

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7.91 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.61 km

1.58 km

1.47 km

1.01 km

211 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.81 km

2.12 km

1.48 km

1.00 km

458 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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