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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Kruth

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Kruth

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5.0

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105

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Kruth

03:29

48.0km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17.0 km for 5.40 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 22.5 km for 1.34 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 24.2 km for 6.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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22.4 km

Haag Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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22.5 km

Haag Farm

Highlight • Rest Area

In fact, the Hague is one of the few farms and inns that exclusively offer products from the country house and are certified organic. All the cured meats come from …

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24.0 km

Grand Ballon Chalet Hotel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Restaurant La vue sur les Alpes (or something similar) is highly recommended at the end of the round trip - great views of the Alps possible.

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24.1 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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31.1 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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48.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.4 km

3.06 km

1.42 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.2 km

944 m

587 m

221 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

12°C

4°C

78 %

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Kruth

Haag Pass

Haag Farm

Grand Ballon Chalet Hotel

Grand Ballon

Markstein

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