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Grand Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Kruth

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Grand Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Kruth

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4.6

(12)

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Grand Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Kruth

04:01

41.5km

1,160m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 15.8 km for 2.41 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 21.0 km for 1.11 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.6 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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18.5 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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18.6 km

Le Grand Ballon, elevation 1,325 m

Highlight • Other

19.6 km

Great view

Highlight • Other

Nice place with a fantastic view.

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19.8 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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22.1 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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22.5 km

View of the "Grand Ballon"

Highlight • Other

Just before the Col du Haag you can get a pretty good view of the Grand Ballon, now you are "up there" so to speak 🤪

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41.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

9.50 km

7.32 km

2.83 km

2.10 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.7 km

7.91 km

7.71 km

6.27 km

6.08 km

763 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (400 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

19°C

10°C

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Comments

April 12, 2025,Road Trip 2025, Tag 4

At the top, it's practically only the GR5. It's fantastic because most of the Route de Crêtes is currently closed, and you have the trails entirely to yourself. The fact that Komoot brilliantly guides the few sections that are too steep via bike alternatives, making everything rideable, is actually worth a €5 donation.

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Grand Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Kruth

Markstein

Grand Ballon

Le Grand Ballon, elevation 1,325 m

Great view

Grand Ballon

Haag Farm

View of the "Grand Ballon"

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