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Merelle Observatory – Mérelle Waterfall loop from Lac de Gérardmer

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Merelle Observatory – Mérelle Waterfall loop from Lac de Gérardmer

Moderate

4.5

(12)

40

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Merelle Observatory – Mérelle Waterfall loop from Lac de Gérardmer

01:34

3.96km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

384 m

Steep and stony uphill

Highlight • Other

2

404 m

Wooden Bridge Over Stream

Highlight • Bridge

on a steep, almost alpine trail.

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3

1.64 km

Tourbière de Lispach Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

you have a nice view of the watchtower

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4

1.65 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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5

1.80 km

Picnic Area at Lac de Gérardmer

Highlight • Rest Area

6

2.80 km

Stone men

Highlight • Monument

Here you will find a collection of cairns directly on the path.

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7

2.97 km

Mérelle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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8

3.54 km

Rocky section

Highlight • Other

Nice rocky section, not directly for flowing, but good for practicing technique.
More suitable for advanced drivers

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B

3.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.81 km

1.45 km

341 m

249 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.96 km

640 m

295 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

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