Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Col du Grand Ballon

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Col du Grand Ballon

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Col du Grand Ballon

03:05

46.2km

720m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 401 m for 1.34 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 1.83 km for 5.40 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 39.4 km for 6.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

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Bus stop

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224 m

Le Grand Ballon, elevation 1,325 m

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Should be climbed sometime

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361 m

Grand Ballon

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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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1.78 km

Haag Farm

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In fact, the Hague is one of the few farms and inns that exclusively offer products from the country house and are certified organic. All the cured meats come from …

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7.40 km

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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17.1 km

The ridge road

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Famous in the Vosges, the Route des Crêtes allows you to travel through the high points of the massif, from Lac Blanc to Grand Ballon via Hohneck. Here, the peaks …

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23.3 km

Lake de la Lande

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Very pretty lake near Bresse, located at an altitude of 1060m. It is an artificial lake with a hydroelectric dam.

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27.8 km

View of Lac de Kruth

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This view is even more beautiful if you have climbed via the Col de Bramont to the col du Rodenbach. So recognizable.

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27.8 km

La route des crêtes

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The Route des Crêtes (the D430 near Rothenbach) is one of the most beautiful ridge routes in Europe. The road was originally built in 1914 by the French army to …

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34.9 km