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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

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Markstein – Grand Ballon loop from Gérardmer

07:05

129km

2,330m

Expert 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: September 11, 2025

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6.75 km in total

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7.91 km

La Roche du Diable Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Spectacular passage through the Roche du Diable on a wonderful descent on great surface to Lac de Longemer.

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12.6 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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34.2 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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39.8 km

Col du Haag

Highlight • Other

rather inconspicuous col that is easily missed.

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41.2 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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47.8 km

Col Amic

Mountain Pass

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92.0 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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98.8 km

Oderen pass

Highlight • Other

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

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121 km

Col de Grosse Pierre

Mountain Pass

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121 km

Climb Col de Grosse Pierre

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

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129 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

82.6 km

30.1 km

14.4 km

1.25 km

988 m

Surfaces

115 km

7.30 km

6.06 km

315 m

133 m

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