Cascade de Mérelle — Attraction in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges

We had a nice hike with a 4 yo - looking at the reviews it was a bit mix, some said that it's impossible to go with kids and needed to wear some hiking shoes while the others said that it's doable with even 3 yo. So we took the challenge and we're glad that we did that. It was a nice walk on the main path, and when it branched out to a smaller path, there was a warning of a very steep and slippery path, be careful here ... The path to the waterfall is not very clear as we didn't really know which way to go. So glad that we bumped into other hikers on the way and we just listened to where the sound of the water is from. And the waterfall? To our surprise, it's innie minnie (3 meters height as other reviewer said) .. but still a nice...

It is a small walk from the parking place (10 mintes) or a moderate clime or decent from the lake (166 meters). The waterfall in August is a big joke. When you make a picture under a right angle it looks like a waterfall. But when you come closer you see it is a small stream only 3 meters height... So be prepared. The observation tower is on the other hand very nice, especially during sunny weather you have a spectacular view over the lake. So the cascade is nice to do as combination with the tower. But I would not recommend to go to the waterfall as only...

Modest but beautiful waterfall. The route up or down can be a challenge for young children or people with decreased mobility, but is absolutely gorgeous, meandering over mossy trails and following the rocky stream. We visited in the cold/wet season (january) which made it a challenge at points (at least wear water proof shoes) but I reckon it's nothing short of amazing in...