Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Raedersheim

Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Raedersheim

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Raedersheim

04:58

88.1km

1,720m

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: September 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 23.8 km for 6.75 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.91 km

Ascent from Soultz to Col du Grand Ballon

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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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23.6 km

View of the Black Forest from Grand Ballon

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One of the most beautiful views of the Grand Ballon!

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23.7 km

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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25.1 km

Haag Pass

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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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31.0 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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33.1 km

View from Le Treh

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La Treh is a charming country farmhouse located in the Vosges. This rustic farm serves as an inn, but you can also stop to eat and drink. The views from the hostel are very scenic and worth the trip.

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71.0 km

Col Amic

Mountain Pass

71.8 km

Ascent to Col Amic

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Perhaps the most beautiful way to tackle the Grand Ballon - the small road climbs with very even and moderate 5% of Soultz to the pass and winds in many …

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81.4 km

Anfahrt zum Aufstieg zum grande Ballon

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it's fun to ride up there

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88.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

76.4 km

6.43 km

3.84 km

1.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

66.4 km

21.2 km

316 m

172 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 10 November

16°C

7°C

94 %

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Comments

September 10, 2024,RR-TOUR 10.09.24 🇨🇵 Grand Ballon avec Marc 🌧

Start in Thann in drizzle,
over Lac de Wildenstein Markstein to the Grand Ballon in powerful gusts and 8 degrees 😬. Descent over Col Amic and Goldbach 🥶.
Knee Tep holds and the incentive was the Tarte de myrtilles👍

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