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Donon Temple – Emperor's Steps loop from Grandfontaine

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Donon Temple – Emperor's Steps loop from Grandfontaine

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Donon Temple – Emperor's Steps loop from Grandfontaine

03:39

11.1km

520m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.63 km

View of Le Donon from Petit Donon

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.80 km

Ascent to the Petit Donon

Highlight • Climb

From the path you also have a view of the Donon summit.

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4.48 km

Schubert Stone and Shelter at Col Entre les Deux Donons

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A trail between Donon and Let Petit Donon and the valleys. A great hut (shaded) and barbecue facilities, e.g., for a camper van.

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5.81 km

Donon Temple

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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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6.04 km

Rainwater cistern

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Cistern for collecting rainwater.

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6.14 km

Reproductions of eight votive steles

Highlight • Historical Site

Copies of 8 votive steles, mainly depicting gods. (Mercury, Vosegus, Hercules, Jupiter)
The originals can be found in the Musée d'Epinal.

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6.32 km

Emperor's Steps

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Staircase built by German soldiers for Kaiser Wilhelm II in World War I.

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6.86 km

Rock with Basins and Grooves

Highlight • Natural Monument

The rock is located directly on the ascent from the Col du Donon to the Donon.

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

4.39 km

1.83 km

Surfaces

4.61 km

2.63 km

2.11 km

1.58 km

147 m

Elevation

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (560 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

28°C

13°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

January 19, 2025,Vogesen: Le Donon & le petit Donon (Film s. Kommentare)

Here is the film of this sensational tour on YouTube

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May 17, 2022,Le Petit Donon – Donon Runde von Raon-lès-Leau

a fantastic hike in the best hiking weather. The Donon with a gigantic view as far as the Alps is a very special destination in the Vosges. The stony and rocky paths make scrambling entertaining and exciting. Absolute recommendation!

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Donon Temple – Emperor's Steps loop from Grandfontaine

View of Le Donon from Petit Donon

Ascent to the Petit Donon

Schubert Stone and Shelter at Col Entre les Deux Donons

Donon Temple

Rainwater cistern

Reproductions of eight votive steles

Emperor's Steps

Rock with Basins and Grooves

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