Réserve biologique forestière des Rochires

Réserve biologique forestière des Rochires is a nature reserve in Gérardmer, Arrondissement of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, Grand Est. Réserve biologique forestière des Rochires is situated nearby to the locality Le Dessus des Rochires, as well as near Le Barat.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Lac de Gérardmer and Saut des Cuves.

Lac de Gérardmer

Lake

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Lac de Gérardmer is a glacial lake at the city of Gérardmer, Vosges, France. It is located in the Vosges mountain range at an elevation of 660 m. With a surface area of 1.16 km² it is the largest natural lake in the Vosges mountain range.

Saut des Cuves

Waterfall

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Saut des Cuves is a waterfall.

Église Saint-Barthélemy de Gérardmer

Church

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Église Saint-Barthélemy de Gérardmer is a church.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gérardmer and Xonrupt-Longemer.

Gérardmer

Town

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Gérardmer is a commune in the Vosges Department, Grand Est, France. It is nicknamed "La perle des Vosges". Gérardmer is said to owe its name to Gerard, Duke of Lorraine, who in the 11th century built a tower on the bank of the lake or mer, near which, in 1285, a new town was founded.