Haag Pass – Grand Ballon loop from Le Markstein
Haag Pass – Grand Ballon loop from Le Markstein
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Haag Pass – Grand Ballon loop from Le Markstein
06:42
49.7km
1,920m
Running
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 27, 2026
Tips
Temporary access restrictions
Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.
After 45.2 km for 60 m
Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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15.7 km
Herrenberg Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_des_Cr%C3%AAtes_(Vogesen) and quaeldich.de/paesse/col-du-herrenberg
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25.2 km
Le Steinlebach Inn
Highlight • Restaurant
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27.2 km
Descent to Lake Lauch
Highlight • Other
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29.4 km
Marksteinkopf
Highlight • Other
39.8 km
Haag Farm
Highlight • Rest Area
Not to forget the brilliant view of the Belchen and, when the weather is clear, as far as the Alps.
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39.9 km
Haag Pass
Highlight • Mountain Pass
Originally, it was laid out by French troops as a supply route during the First World War. Today, in the snow-free months, it is mainly visitors to the Vosges who travel on it. It runs for 75 km from Col du Bonhomme in the north via Col de la Schlucht, Hohneck, Markstein, Grand Ballon and Cernay to Thann in the south.
The route passes several sites from the First World War and touches the highest mountain in the Vosges, the Grand Ballon.
Mostly deciduous and mixed forests line the road, or there are wonderful views of the wooded slopes of the Vosges, the Rhine plain and the Black Forest opposite. On a clear day the view extends as far as the Swiss Alps and Montblanc.
On nice days it is very popular with bikers with and without motor, and hikers get their money's worth on the left and right of the road.
Many convertible tours are also made here, which come from all regions of Europe.
The Ferme, (cozy Alsatian country inns), which can be found along the entire route, offer refreshment opportunities.
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42.2 km
Grand Ballon
Highlight • Summit
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46.6 km
Route des Crêtes Trail
Highlight • Trail
49.7 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
20.7 km
17.0 km
9.60 km
1.51 km
916 m
Surfaces
20.8 km
19.4 km
7.38 km
1.10 km
543 m
514 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,340 m)
Lowest point (520 m)
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