Donkey's Leap – Lake Gérardmer loop from Lac de Gérardmer
Donkey's Leap – Lake Gérardmer loop from Lac de Gérardmer
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Donkey's Leap – Lake Gérardmer loop from Lac de Gérardmer
02:30
7.91km
230m
Hiking
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.
Last updated: August 21, 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 2.01 km for 457 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
2.06 km
Phény stream
Highlight • Gorge
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2.11 km
Very beautiful trail along the Pheny stream
Highlight • Other
2.45 km
Donkey's Leap
Highlight • Waterfall
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6.54 km
Viewpoint over Lake Gerardmer
Highlight • Viewpoint
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7.40 km
Several benches on rocks with a view of the lake
Highlight • Viewpoint
Next to it is a public toilet.
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7.44 km
Lake Gérardmer
Highlight • Lake
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7.91 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.61 km
1.58 km
1.47 km
1.01 km
211 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
2.81 km
2.12 km
1.48 km
1.00 km
458 m
< 100 m
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