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Sulz/Oberelsass

Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Haut-Rhin

Hard

4.9

(7)

52

riders

Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Haut-Rhin

04:47

56.6km

1,420m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 21.3 km for 2.42 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 25.9 km for 1.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.60 km

wine trails

Highlight • Other

tour starting from the old Armand cellar

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2

4.74 km

3

7.98 km

Kaltenbach Stream

Highlight • River

4

11.9 km

Ascent to Col Amic

Highlight • Climb

super nice alternative route by bike from Guebviller to the Grand Ballon

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15.0 km

Col Amic

Mountain Pass

6

20.9 km

Grand Ballon

Highlight • Summit

The Col du Grand Ballon from Moosch is 12.6 km long with a total drop of 949 m. The average gradient is 7.6% with maximum gradients of 14.5%. There are …

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7

22.3 km

Haag Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Route des Crêtes, or the Vosges ridge road, is one of the most impressive mountain roads in France. The scenic Route des Crêtes runs along the main ridge of …

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8

27.8 km

Markstein

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Magnificent viewpoint on the Route des Crêtes, located at the crossroads of the east-west and north-south roads, near the Grand Ballon.

A renowned farm inn is located nearby, ideal for a lunch break between two cycling trips.

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36.0 km

Réserve biologique dirigée de Guebwiller

Nature Reserve

10

54.1 km

Calvary in the vineyards

Highlight • Monument

54.9 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

56.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

14.1 km

4.57 km

2.82 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

26.7 km

13.8 km

7.74 km

5.44 km

2.60 km

429 m

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Elevation

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Saturday 7 November

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Comments

August 25, 2026,Route de Crêtes - Col Amic - Le Grand Ballon - Le Markstein 😅😅😅
The number of altitude meters is correct, but the altitude itself is not... there are 1000m too many each time... 🤔🫣😎

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