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Bridge – Merelle Observatory loop from Gérardmer

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Bridge – Merelle Observatory loop from Gérardmer

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Bridge – Merelle Observatory loop from Gérardmer

03:10

33.6km

820m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 3.27 km for 471 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.22 km

Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Small stone bridge over small river.

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3.75 km

Forest Trail in Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Nice little trail. Easy to drive.

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5.36 km

A long climb

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A long steep singletrack climb where you will need your best legs to avoid setting foot on the ground

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6.13 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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7.80 km

247

Forest

9.49 km

Nice trail on the edge of Grange Groffe

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Small trail through beautiful Hohlgasse.

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10.3 km

Bel étang

Highlight • Lake

Small beautiful lake. But fenced!

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15.7 km

Col du Haut de la Côte

Mountain Pass

24.2 km

Croix Claudé Shelter

Highlight • Other

Mountain shelter, great for a stop with outdoor and indoor tables for at least 20 people.

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28.4 km

S2 Singletrack Descent – Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

Highlight • MTB Park

A challenging descent (S1 à S2). Climbing is definitely a challenge.

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33.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

5.13 km

4.59 km

3.61 km

2.58 km

1.09 km

110 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

11.0 km

7.03 km

3.57 km

850 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,030 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Monday 29 June

26°C

15°C

73 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

August 29, 2022,Observatoire de Mérelle – See Circuit à partir de Gérardmer

breathtaking view of Gérardmer and its lake (4 max at the top of the tower, but the wait is worth the detour)

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October 10, 2021,Observatoire de Mérelle – Lac de Gerardmer Circuit à partir de Gérardmer

Nice hike👍, but a bit too much tar, ideal in bad weather 🌧️

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Bridge – Merelle Observatory loop from Gérardmer

Bridge

Forest Trail in Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

A long climb

Merelle Observatory

Nice trail on the edge of Grange Groffe

Bel étang

Croix Claudé Shelter

S2 Singletrack Descent – Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

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