Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Grandfontaine

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Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Grandfontaine

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Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Grandfontaine

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7.01km

270m

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Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

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146 m

Donon Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Nice climb from Schirmeck up to the Col du Donon. From there there are several options for continuing your journey. Hotel with restaurant is also available.

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365 m

Hotel & Restaurant Le Velleda

Highlight • Restaurant

Perfect for eating with a good coffee/Kuchen after the hike ;)
Large parking lot above to park the car.

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407 m

Donon trailhead parking

Highlight (Segment) • Parking

Hiking car park from which you can start on the Donon.

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2.09 km

Emperor's Steps

Highlight • Other

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

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2.28 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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2.57 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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2.67 km

Technical singletrack of the Donon

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Certainly the most technical trail in the Bruche valley. The stones are omnipresent on the course, enough to train your skills as an alpine trail runner.

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