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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Rufach

Bannstein Pass – Grand Ballon loop from Rouffach

Routes
Road cycling routes
France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Rufach

Bannstein Pass – Grand Ballon loop from Rouffach

Hard

4.8

(39)

1,250

riders

Bannstein Pass – Grand Ballon loop from Rouffach

04:41

86.8km

1,540m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 42.5 km for 6.75 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1.49 km

Rouffach Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Rouffach is a charming little Alsatian town with many attractions, such as its church, its monastery and its castle. Its narrow streets and squares make it an ideal place for a break.

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2

13.6 km

Bannstein Pass

Highlight • Forest

Pleasant route to drive. In both directions.

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3

23.6 km

Ascent from Soultz to Col du Grand Ballon

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The route from Soultz via the Col Amic to the Grand Ballon is the quietest option and leads pleasantly through shady forest on a small, winding road.

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42.3 km

One of the most beautiful views of the Grand Ballon!

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5

42.4 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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6

43.8 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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7

49.6 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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53.8 km

Lake Lauch

Highlight • Lake

This is one of the most easily accessible lakes in the Vosges by car, taking the same road as that leading to the Markstein. Ideal for a family picnic, it …

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57.7 km

Réserve biologique dirigée de Guebwiller

Nature Reserve

B

86.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.6 km

4.89 km

3.77 km

1.56 km

109 m

Surfaces

72.1 km

14.0 km

353 m

270 m

144 m

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Sunday 17 May

17°C

7°C

88 %

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