View from Rocher Birckel – View of the Ballon d'Alsace loop from Ballon d'Alsace

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View from Rocher Birckel – View of the Ballon d'Alsace loop from Ballon d'Alsace

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View from Rocher Birckel – View of the Ballon d'Alsace loop from Ballon d'Alsace

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4.82km

200m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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1.35 km

View from Rocher Birckel

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Birckel Rock, perched 1,100 meters above sea level, offers a magnificent panorama that plunges you into an immense ocean of pine trees. One of the most representative views of the natural environment of the Ballon d'Alsace massif.

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Col de Ronde Tête

Mountain Pass

3.29 km

View of the Ballon d'Alsace

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Magnificent panorama of the Vosges mountain range from the viewpoint on the Ballon d'Alsace.

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3.42 km

Ballon d'Alsace Discovery Trail

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The Ballon d'Alsace discovery trail is a must. For its panoramic views but also to get to know the place better. A dozen reading tables line the path to draw …

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3.72 km

Statue of Joan of Arc at Ballon d'Alsace

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Jeanne d‘Arc on horseback - very beautiful statue - with a view across to the summit of the Ballon d‘Alsace, there are also a few stone blocks to rest on.

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