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Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Lautenbachzell

Ballon Lake – Superb panorama of the Vosges loop from Grand Ballon

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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Lautenbachzell

Ballon Lake – Superb panorama of the Vosges loop from Grand Ballon

Hard

4.9

(164)

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Ballon Lake – Superb panorama of the Vosges loop from Grand Ballon

04:32

12.6km

570m

Hiking

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

Last updated: January 26, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 9.67 km for 272 m

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2.03 km

Ballon Lake

Highlight • Lake

The Lac du Ballon owes its name to the summit at the foot of which it is located, the Grand Ballon, the highest point in the Vosges.
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2.38 km

Lac du Ballon Dam

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake with clear water.
The climb is a bit tricky, partly with split splits, the last about 1000m neatly steep and littered with nasty potholes.
A detour is worthwhile anyway!

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8.75 km

Superb panorama of the Vosges

Highlight • Summit

Even on the way to the Grande Ballon, there are always magnificent views of the surrounding landscape.

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10.8 km

View of the Grand Ballon

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Lac du Ballon, also Belchensee, is a karst lake. In the 16th century, Vauban converted it into a reservoir.

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11.2 km

Grand Ballon

Highlight • Summit

The Grand Ballon (German: Großer Belchen), at 1,424 meters above sea level, offers a magnificent panoramic view and is the highest mountain in the Vosges Mountains.

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11.4 km

Beautiful trail to the Grand Ballon

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path that leads to the Grand Ballon is absolutely essential. First for its destination, but above all for the variety of landscapes you cross: dense forests, ridge paths, balconies. Pure hiking as we like it!

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12.5 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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12.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.67 km

3.92 km

1.93 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.89 km

3.38 km

2.54 km

619 m

115 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (980 m)

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