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Molkenrain Summit – Molkenrain Refuge loop from Vieux-Thann

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Molkenrain Summit – Molkenrain Refuge loop from Vieux-Thann

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Molkenrain Summit – Molkenrain Refuge loop from Vieux-Thann

02:56

22.4km

900m

Running

Hard run. 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: July 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.42 km

Greenway at the Foot of the Rangen of Thann

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The Rangen vineyard in Thann is the southernmost in Alsace and the only one in the region to be classified Grand Cru in its entirety. Its hillsides (350 to 450m), …

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1.70 km

Viewpoint

2.08 km

View of Thann from the bridge over the Thur

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A small town in the Vosges with a beautiful Gothic cathedral.

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3.96 km

The Witch's Eye (Engelbourg Castle)

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On the heights of Thann, this 13th century castle offers a magnificent view of the city. Commonly called the Eye of the Witch, it owes this name to the remnant of the old dungeon which recalls this form.

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6.24 km

Col du Grumbach

Mountain Pass

12.2 km

Freundstein Farm Inn

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Friendly service and delicious food in a decorated farmhouse living room.
Very charming and highly recommended! We had a good time here.

visit.alsace/de/239001385-berggasthof-freundstein

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13.8 km

Molkenrain Summit

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On the summit of the Molkenrain you have a great view of the Grand Ballon.

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14.3 km

Molkenrain Refuge

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Close to the Grand Ballon, the Molkenrain refuge is ideally located facing the Alps.
The refuge is open continuously from June 15 to September 15 and remains accessible every weekend …

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22.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

4.06 km

3.81 km

1.91 km

1.41 km

Surfaces

7.23 km

4.63 km

4.19 km

4.06 km

875 m

658 m

601 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,120 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Saturday 1 August

32°C

18°C

11 %

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Molkenrain Summit – Molkenrain Refuge loop from Vieux-Thann

Greenway at the Foot of the Rangen of Thann

View of Thann from the bridge over the Thur

The Witch's Eye (Engelbourg Castle)

Freundstein Farm Inn

Molkenrain Summit

Molkenrain Refuge

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