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Molsheim
Schirmeck

Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Schirmeck - La Broque

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France
Alsace
Molsheim
Schirmeck

Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Schirmeck - La Broque

Hard

25

runners

Emperor's Steps – Donon Temple loop from Schirmeck - La Broque

02:54

21.5km

710m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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98 m

Schirmeck

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The small town of Schirmeck bears witness to the rich historical past between Moselle and Alsace. The museums and castles there tell you everything there is to know about this tumultuous history.

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10.6 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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10.8 km

Reproductions of eight votive steles

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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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11.1 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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11.5 km

Donon

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Steep rise (up to 11%) to the transmitter mast. To do this, around the barrier and on a bad asphalt road to the mast. From there, it may be a 10-minute walk to the summit.

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12.3 km

Rock with Basins and Grooves

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

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21.4 km

Schirmeck

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Schirmeck lies at the crossroads of history. This small town has played a significant role in the history of Alsace and Lorraine. The town is home to the Alsace-Moselle Memorial, …

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21.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.54 km

5.30 km

4.09 km

3.58 km

1.54 km

474 m

Surfaces

8.39 km

3.88 km

2.71 km

2.46 km

2.43 km

1.41 km

243 m

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Highest point (970 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Monday 6 July

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