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France
Great East
Sankt Didel
Gerdsee

Iron spring – Mérelle Waterfall loop from Gérardmer

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
France
Great East
Sankt Didel
Gerdsee

Iron spring – Mérelle Waterfall loop from Gérardmer

Hard

5.0

(3)

10

hikers

Iron spring – Mérelle Waterfall loop from Gérardmer

01:48

4.83km

230m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 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 303 m for 370 m

After 3.94 km for 375 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

2.31 km

Pond

Highlight • Other

2

2.31 km

Étang de Devant Mérel

Highlight • Lake

Unfortunately, you occasionally meet cars here on the narrow street:-(

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3

2.34 km

Sensitive natural area/high moor that should not be entered.

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4

2.67 km

Iron spring

Highlight • Natural

Great path full of roots and stones.
It's not without reason that there is a warning sign at the top that says "Caution technical route".

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5

2.91 km

Mérelle Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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6

3.07 km

Stone men

Highlight • Monument

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

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7

3.52 km

Towards Lake Gérardmer

Highlight • Other

Nice place to rest after a long walk.

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8

3.91 km

Les Roches Noires Lakeside Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice lake shore path. Because there are many big rocks, unfortunatelly bicycles and baby strollers cannot be used.

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4.83 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.72 km

1.63 km

541 m

473 m

433 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 7 May

16°C

3°C

21 %

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