Cascade de Mérelle, Natural waterfall in the Vosges Mountains at Gérardmer, France.
Cascade de Mérelle is a waterfall in the Vosges Mountains near Gérardmer, where a small stream drops over rocky stone. The water flows into Lake Gérardmer after its descent, located at an elevation of around 800 meters.
The waterfall formed through long-term erosion by the Mérelle stream and has been part of the Vosges landscape for generations. The formation developed over centuries of water flow and belongs to the Rhine river watershed system.
The waterfall draws hikers seeking to experience the natural rhythms of the Vosges region on foot. People come here to spend time near flowing water and walk among the surrounding forest paths.
Follow the marked blue hiking trail from Ramberchamp stadium that leads down through the forest to the waterfall. The walk takes about 15 minutes along a well-used path surrounded by trees.
The water divides into two parallel streams as it descends the rock surface, creating a distinctive pattern on the stone. This effect is most noticeable after rain when more water flows down the slope.
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