Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Raon-sur-Plaine

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Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Raon-sur-Plaine

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Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Raon-sur-Plaine

05:42

18.1km

710m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.84 km

Rock with Basins and Grooves

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock is located directly on the ascent from the Col du Donon to the Donon.

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6.37 km

Emperor's Steps

Highlight • Other

Staircase built by German soldiers for Kaiser Wilhelm II in World War I.

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6.56 km

Reproductions of eight votive steles

Highlight • Historical Site

Copies of 8 votive steles, mainly depicting gods. (Mercury, Vosegus, Hercules, Jupiter)
The originals can be found in the Musée d'Epinal.

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6.62 km

Lounge Chairs With a View of the Vosges Forest

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place for a break.

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6.89 km

Donon Temple

Highlight • Monument

A beautiful temple with a rich history. Once home to archaeological finds made on the site, it is now a cult site in the Bruche Valley. The name "Donon" actually …

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7.09 km

À la Marelle" rock shelter

Highlight • Other

Shelter under a rock overhang, with a small stone wall on the right and left. Used as a shelter for soldiers in World War I. A game of Nine Men's …

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8.23 km

Schubert Stone and Shelter at Col Entre les Deux Donons

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A trail between Donon and Let Petit Donon and the valleys. A great hut (shaded) and barbecue facilities, e.g., for a camper van.

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8.81 km

Bunker Trail

Highlight • Trail

A great trail that runs parallel to the main road. The trail runs very varied along many old bunkers in the forest and is very root-prone. The exit / boarding …

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18.1 km

End point

Parking

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