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Thann-Gebweiler

Markstein – Grand Ballon loop from Murbach

Thann-Gebweiler

Markstein – Grand Ballon loop from Murbach

Hard

4.9

(8)

73

riders

Markstein – Grand Ballon loop from Murbach

04:25

59.3km

1,520m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 22.5 km for 3.33 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 26.7 km for 2.65 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

178 m

Abbaye de Murbach

Highlight • Religious Site

the abbey of Murbach, former abbey of the princes abbots, of which only the chevet and the transept remain, was built at the end of the 12th century.

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14.2 km

Réserve biologique dirigée de Guebwiller

Nature Reserve

3

18.2 km

Lake Lauch

Highlight • Lake

This is one of the most easily accessible lakes in the Vosges by car, taking the same road as that leading to the Markstein. Ideal for a family picnic, it …

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4

22.3 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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5

27.9 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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6

29.3 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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7

29.4 km

View of the Black Forest from Grand Ballon

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the most beautiful views of the Grand Ballon!

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8

35.7 km

Col Amic Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Small beautiful pass in the Vosges. towards the Grand Ballon.

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9

36.7 km

Route des Crêtes

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Towards the Grand Ballon, superb balcony section.

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59.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

8.22 km

3.95 km

1.35 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

37.4 km

10.7 km

9.54 km

985 m

476 m

271 m

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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