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Towards Lake Gérardmer – Merelle Observatory loop from Gérardmer

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Towards Lake Gérardmer – Merelle Observatory loop from Gérardmer

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5.0

(3)

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Towards Lake Gérardmer – Merelle Observatory loop from Gérardmer

01:48

4.65km

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: April 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 889 m for 375 m

After 3.66 km for 370 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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889 m

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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1.65 km

Towards Lake Gérardmer

Highlight • Other

Nice place to rest after a long walk.

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2.97 km

Tourbière de Lispach Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

you have a nice view of the watchtower

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2.98 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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4.65 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.04 km

1.50 km

567 m

338 m

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.02 km

966 m

649 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (880 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

27°C

12°C

0 %

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Towards Lake Gérardmer – Merelle Observatory loop from Gérardmer

Les Roches Noires Lakeside Trail

Towards Lake Gérardmer

Tourbière de Lispach Observation Tower

Merelle Observatory

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