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: February 11, 2026

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Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.87 km for 444 m

After 10.6 km for 375 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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427 m

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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2.92 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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4.60 km

Col de Sapois

Mountain Pass

5.31 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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7.84 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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8.91 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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9.49 km

Mérelle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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9.54 km

Along the Ruisseau de Merelle

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

For children a wonderful and adventurous hike

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10.6 km

Les Roches Noires Lakeside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice lake shore path. Because there are many big rocks, unfortunatelly bicycles and baby strollers cannot be used.

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12.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.37 km

2.78 km

2.54 km

1.60 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.13 km

3.60 km

1.62 km

755 m

753 m

450 m

Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Wednesday 4 March

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