Donon Temple – Emperor's Steps loop from Grandfontaine

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Donon Temple – Emperor's Steps loop from Grandfontaine

Hard

4.0

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runners

Donon Temple – Emperor's Steps loop from Grandfontaine

03:00

22.2km

870m

Running

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

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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387 m

Donon trailhead parking

Highlight (Segment) • Parking

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

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12.9 km

Colbéry shelter

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Refuge with plenty of seating and even a barbecue.
All this with a magnificent view.

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18.1 km

Col entre les deux Donons

Mountain Pass

18.6 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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19.4 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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19.8 km

Donon

Highlight • Other

Steep rise (up to 11%) to the transmitter mast. To do this, around the barrier and on a bad asphalt road to the mast. From there, it may be a 10-minute walk to the summit.

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