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Petit Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Linthal

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Petit Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Linthal

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Petit Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Linthal

06:20

44.5km

1,850m

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: April 15, 2026

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After 26.1 km for 1.30 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.08 km

Petit Ballon

Highlight • Summit

From its 1272 meters high, the Petit Ballon is certainly one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Vosges massif. Its vast expanse of high stubble and the absence of …

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11.8 km

Hilsenfirst Pass Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

a beautiful pass that connects the little ball with the line of ridges going to the big balloon, fantastic flora at this place. An impression of being elsewhere.

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15.7 km

Col du Lauchen

Mountain Pass

19.2 km

Lake Lauch

Highlight • Lake

This is one of the most easily accessible lakes in the Vosges by car, taking the same road as that leading to the Markstein. Ideal for a family picnic, it …

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20.9 km

Descent to Lake Lauch

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The slopes of the ski lift offer a lot of fun for trail runners.

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21.8 km

Trail Along the Route des Crêtes

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

beautiful path where the road ridges is discreet and the view of the valley Thann is beautiful. a place for beautiful sunset on the Vosges.

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28.2 km

Grand Ballon summit and radar station

Highlight • Summit

28.6 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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29.3 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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30.5 km

Col du Haag

Mountain Pass

44.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

15.6 km

5.58 km

2.87 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

12.0 km

7.85 km

4.52 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Petit Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Linthal

Petit Ballon

Hilsenfirst Pass Trail

Lake Lauch

Descent to Lake Lauch

Trail Along the Route des Crêtes

Grand Ballon summit and radar station

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