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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Murbach

Grand Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Col du Grand Ballon

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Running trails & routes
France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Murbach

Grand Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Col du Grand Ballon

Hard

1.0

(1)

20

runners

Grand Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Col du Grand Ballon

00:43

4.61km

190m

Running

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

Last updated: May 8, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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91 m

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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962 m

Blue Devils Monument

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beautiful landscape

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1.09 km

Grand Ballon

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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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2.39 km

View of the Grand Ballon

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On a clear day you have a wonderful view over the foothills of the Vosges towards Switzerland

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2.48 km

Club Vosgien commemorative plaque

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The Club Vosgien was founded in 1872 and 1879 recognized as a nonprofit. It consists of 120 associations in the Massif des Vosges that practice hiking, Nordic walking, hiking and …

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2.73 km

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2.74 km

I only recommend the descent for experienced skiers.

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4.12 km

Haag – Grand Ballon area

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Pleasant part of the loop around the crest of the Grand Ballon. Plus beautiful views.

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4.61 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.64 km

1.31 km

489 m

121 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.38 km

1.38 km

605 m

116 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (1,250 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

9°C

46 %

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