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Sankt Didel
Gerdsee

Markstein – Grand Ballon loop from Gérardmer

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Road cycling routes
France
Great East
Sankt Didel
Gerdsee

Markstein – Grand Ballon loop from Gérardmer

Hard

5.0

(4)

306

riders

Markstein – Grand Ballon loop from Gérardmer

07:11

131km

2,360m

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: December 5, 2025

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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14.6 km

Route des Crêtes

Highlight (Segment) • Other

a wonderful route. Very few cars drive, but there are a few mopeds when the weather is right.

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2

36.3 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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3

41.8 km

Haag Pass

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rather inconspicuous col that is easily missed.

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4

43.2 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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49.8 km

Col Amic

Mountain Pass

6

50.3 km

HC - Uffholtz - Grand Ballon

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At the Hartmannwillerkopf one arrives at the memorial for the soldiers who died on both sides in the First World War.
Anyone who lingers here for a moment and takes …

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94.1 km

Climbing the Col d'Oderen from Kruth

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The climb to the Oderen Pass stretches for seven kilometers. The steepest section has a gradient of 7.5% for over five kilometers.

Few cars use this road, allowing you to reach the summit, at 884 meters, in peace and safety.

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101 km

Oderen pass

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Even slope on both sides. Good road surface. From Kruth a little more spicy.

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9

123 km

Col de Grosse Pierre

Mountain Pass

10

123 km

Climb Col de Grosse Pierre

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Small road with a steep climb and good views as a reward

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131 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

90.5 km

22.0 km

16.6 km

1.28 km

1.02 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

117 km

7.46 km

6.16 km

407 m

140 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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