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Mérelle Waterfall – Donkey's Leap loop from Réserve biologique dirigée de la Tourbière de la Morte Femme

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Mérelle Waterfall – Donkey's Leap loop from Réserve biologique dirigée de la Tourbière de la Morte Femme

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Mérelle Waterfall – Donkey's Leap loop from Réserve biologique dirigée de la Tourbière de la Morte Femme

04:22

14.6km

340m

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: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 5.62 km for 5 m

After 6.17 km for 110 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.71 km

Mérelle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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2

2.81 km

Forest Trail and Stream in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The path to the waterfall is quite challenging, but with good footwear and a certain amount of surefootedness, it's no problem. The nature here is pristine and beautiful.

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3

5.59 km

Donkey's Leap

Highlight • Waterfall

According to legend, the Bourrique jump owes its name to a donkey that saved its lord at the bottom of the waterfall. Returning from the crusades, the latter would have …

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4

6.20 km

Phény stream

Highlight • Gorge

From the car park of the motocross track you can walk to the Saut de la Bourrique along the stream through a small gorge. It goes on a narrow path over several old stone bridges. Highly recommended!

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5

8.57 km

Lake Gérardmer

Highlight • Lake

Beautifully nestled between the wooded mountains of the Vosges lies this beautiful lake and the municipality of the same name.

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6

9.48 km

What a great view

Highlight • Other

7

9.72 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

11.9 km

Lac view

Highlight • Other

Very nice view

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14.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.95 km

1.72 km

1.70 km

1.63 km

1.60 km

980 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.73 km

3.53 km

3.25 km

2.00 km

674 m

226 m

208 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (870 m)

Lowest point (630 m)

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Thursday 2 July

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19 %

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