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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Lautenbachzell

Grand Ballon – Panoramic view from the Grand Ballon summit loop from Grand Ballon

Routes
Mountain hikes & routes
France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Lautenbachzell

Grand Ballon – Panoramic view from the Grand Ballon summit loop from Grand Ballon

Moderate

5.0

(2)

7

hikers

Grand Ballon – Panoramic view from the Grand Ballon summit loop from Grand Ballon

01:25

3.54km

190m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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60 m

Haag Farm

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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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101 m

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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121 m

Beautiful trail to the Grand Ballon

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The path that leads to the Grand Ballon is absolutely essential. First for its destination, but above all for the variety of landscapes you cross: dense forests, ridge paths, balconies. Pure hiking as we like it!

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1.37 km

Monument on the Grand Ballon

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This round is easy to walk with children. Good walking shoes are necessary.

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1.49 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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1.75 km

This superb promontory offers you a clear 360-degree view of the Black Forest and the Alps when the sky is clear. It is also an ideal location to admire the summit of the Grand Ballon from a little more perspective.

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2.35 km

Grand Ballon

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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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2.81 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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3.54 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.43 km

625 m

307 m

101 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.98 km

338 m

109 m

101 m

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