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Boucle Lac de Gérardmer – Cascade de Mérelle au départ de Gérardmer

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Boucle Lac de Gérardmer – Cascade de Mérelle au départ de Gérardmer

Jérémy planned a hike

February 24, 2026

Boucle Lac de Gérardmer – Cascade de Mérelle au départ de Gérardmer

Hard

03:54

12.3km

3.2km/h

350m

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Overview

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.

Includes segments that may be dangerous

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

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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

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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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