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Raon-Sur-Plaine

Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Raon-sur-Plaine

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Raon-Sur-Plaine

Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Raon-sur-Plaine

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hikers

Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Raon-sur-Plaine

06:19

20.0km

780m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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6.68 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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7.22 km

Emperor's Steps

Highlight • Other

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

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3

7.40 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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4

7.50 km

Rainwater cistern

Highlight • Other

Cistern for collecting rainwater.

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7.73 km

Donon Temple

Highlight • Monument

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 comes from "Dun," a Gaulish word meaning "mountain." In short, this site is worth a visit, and the view it offers is sublime. A visit is definitely a must.

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7.93 km

À la Marelle" rock shelter

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Shelter under a rock overhang, with a small stone wall on the right and left. Used as a shelter for soldiers in World War I. A game of Nine Men's Morris is carved into the stone table on the left. This shelter may have been used as early as Celtic times to defend the complex on the mountain.

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9.74 km

Ascent to the Petit Donon

Highlight • Climb

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

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10.4 km

Schubert Stone and Shelter at Col Entre les Deux Donons

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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12.9 km

Col du Donon

Mountain Pass

B

20.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

6.54 km

1.39 km

1.08 km

251 m

158 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

3.17 km

1.34 km

1.03 km

802 m

701 m

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Highest point (980 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

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