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Thann-Gebweiler
Thann

Ascent through the trenches – Rangen Cross loop from Thann

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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Thann

Ascent through the trenches – Rangen Cross loop from Thann

Hard

16

runners

Ascent through the trenches – Rangen Cross loop from Thann

04:43

33.5km

1,590m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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2.85 km

Col du Grumbach

Mountain Pass

2

7.84 km

Molkenrain Refuge

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Close to the Grand Ballon, the Molkenrain refuge is ideally located facing the Alps.
The refuge is open continuously from June 15 to September 15 and remains accessible every weekend …

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3

16.2 km

Ascent through the trenches

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4

17.3 km

La Suisse Lippique

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On the German side of the trenches is the Lippische Schweiz (Suisse Lippique). Something like a sense of home in the middle of hell on earth should arise here. What madness!

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5

18.2 km

This French observation post was restored in this place in 1985, it was then on the southern slope.
It is of the "Molehill" type, model OD 92-95
in the shape …

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6

19.5 km

The Hartmannswillerkopf is one of the four great national monuments of the First World War. Composed of an altar, a cemetery and a crypt, it is also distinguished by its …

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7

21.6 km

Molkenrain Summit

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On the summit of the Molkenrain you have a great view of the Grand Ballon.

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8

23.2 km

Freundstein Farm Inn

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Friendly service and delicious food in a decorated farmhouse living room.
Very charming and highly recommended! We had a good time here.


visit.alsace/de/239001385-berggasthof-freundstein

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25.2 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

10

30.9 km

Rangen Cross

Highlight • Monument

Now there is only a rapid downhill and two kilometers on asphalt, then you are back in Thann. Great view!

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33.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.0 km

8.52 km

6.89 km

5.67 km

1.71 km

523 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

6.12 km

5.46 km

4.04 km

1.15 km

1.00 km

693 m

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Friday 16 October

15°C

8°C

87 %

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