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Merelle Observatory – Mérelle Waterfall loop from Lac de Gérardmer

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Merelle Observatory – Mérelle Waterfall loop from Lac de Gérardmer

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Merelle Observatory – Mérelle Waterfall loop from Lac de Gérardmer

01:34

3.95km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.64 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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2

1.80 km

Picnic Area at Lac de Gérardmer

Highlight • Rest Area

3

2.80 km

Stone men

Highlight • Monument

Here you will find a collection of cairns directly on the path.

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4

2.96 km

Mérelle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

There is one big and many smaller beautiful waterfalls along the creek.

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3.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.82 km

1.41 km

370 m

341 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

659 m

295 m

< 100 m

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Monday 18 May

13°C

3°C

73 %

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