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Thann-Gebweiler
Geishausen

Car-Free Route to Grand Ballon

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Geishausen

Car-Free Route to Grand Ballon

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Car-Free Route to Grand Ballon

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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    • Location: Geishausen, Thann-Gebweiler, Alsace, France

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    May 30, 2025

    Road cycling

    Something like this probably only exists in France. A perfectly paved bike path to the top of a mountain pass. The climb here is closed to motorized traffic, but it's quite challenging. For long stretches, the gradients are between 13 and 15%. In places, even up to 17 and 18%. The upper part of the route is entirely through forest, so there are no views. But that doesn't matter; you're busy with yourself anyway.
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    August 24, 2025

    Road cycling

    Great Climb with new tarmac. Although steep and not easy it's still very enjoyable.

    April 11, 2026

    Mountain biking

    As I said, this is the "highway".
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    Distance 5.55 km

    Uphill 440 m

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