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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Sewen

Ballon d'Alsace – Lake Alfeld loop from Sewen

Routes
Running trails & routes
France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Sewen

Ballon d'Alsace – Lake Alfeld loop from Sewen

Hard

24

runners

Ballon d'Alsace – Lake Alfeld loop from Sewen

02:29

16.6km

740m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.07 km

Lake Sewen

Highlight • Lake

Nice valley bottom before the ascent to the Ballon d'Alsace

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2

1.07 km

Oratory

Highlight • Monument

The view of the lake is much more beautiful.

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3

2.61 km

Small and Large Seebach Waterfalls

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

Surprisingly beautiful narrow gorge with several waterfalls.

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3.73 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

5

4.05 km

Schahling Chalet

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful cabin with character and a splendid view. Inside, two wood saws are available at the time of writing. There is also a brush and shovel.
The stove works …

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6

5.11 km

Valley view

Highlight • Forest

A stunning view down the valley, here you can sit quietly on the rocks and let the view to work

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6.41 km

Col de Ronde Tête

Mountain Pass

8

7.36 km

Ballon d'Alsace

Highlight • Summit

If you do not like to go for long hikes, you have the opportunity to walk from the car park and enjoy the wonderful view from the top. The "climb" …

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9

13.3 km

Lake Alfeld

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful dam lake. Although swimming is prohibited in the summer, in good weather the riparian area is very crowded and many people bathe in the lake or jump into the lake from the dam.

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16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

1.76 km

1.40 km

465 m

232 m

120 m

Surfaces

8.40 km

6.41 km

893 m

471 m

352 m

119 m

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

14°C

6°C

55 %

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