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Towards Lake Gérardmer – Merelle Observatory loop from Lac de Gérardmer

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Mountain hikes & routes
France
Great East
Sankt Didel
Gerdsee

Towards Lake Gérardmer – Merelle Observatory loop from Lac de Gérardmer

Hard

5.0

(2)

2

hikers

Towards Lake Gérardmer – Merelle Observatory loop from Lac de Gérardmer

01:40

4.12km

230m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 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 3.39 km for 375 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

328 m

Towards Lake Gérardmer

Highlight • Other

Nice place to rest after a long walk.

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2

1.63 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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3

1.64 km

you have a nice view of the watchtower

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4

3.35 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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4.12 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.07 km

1.13 km

581 m

194 m

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.87 km

772 m

298 m

145 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

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Weather

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Wednesday 7 October

13°C

5°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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