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Petit Ballon Pass (1,163 m) – Steinberg rocks loop from Petit Ballon

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Colmar-Ribeauvillé
Luttenbach-Près-Munster

Petit Ballon Pass (1,163 m) – Steinberg rocks loop from Petit Ballon

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Petit Ballon Pass (1,163 m) – Steinberg rocks loop from Petit Ballon

03:11

9.40km

390m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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49 m

Petit Ballon Pass (1,163 m)

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At 1,163 meters above sea level, the Col du Petit Ballon offers magnificent views of the surrounding valleys and inns. The mountain pastures create a magnificent mountain atmosphere, with the …

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173 m

World War I bunker on the Petit Ballon

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Below on the back of the Petit Ballon ran the Telepherique which supplied the German positions here at an icy height. While the larger fighting took place on the Hilsenfirst …

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585 m

Kegelritz

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1.12 km

Steinberg rocks

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The Steinberg rocks are among the many rock formations found around the Petit Ballon. Located slightly below this last summit, they offer a very beautiful point of view on the …

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4.20 km

View of the Vosges Mountains

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take a break here

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5.37 km

Christlesgut Farm Inn

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Christelguth Farm Inn

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7.75 km

Kahlenwasen Farm Inn

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Ferme Auberge Kahlenwasen!
Very nice staff, delicious cuisine, simple but lovingly furnished rooms with a unique and idyllic view. Evening walks to Petite Ballon and Le Steinberg with fantastic sunsets.

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8.36 km

Strohberg Pass

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Beautiful view in an impressive landscape

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8.43 km

Sturdy footwear is recommended for the entire route

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9.40 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.64 km

3.09 km

1.52 km

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.48 km

1.49 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 10 October

13°C

7°C

15 %

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Comments

September 12, 2021,Vogesen - Petit Ballon
Small round with a great view

outdooractive.com/de/route/wandern/alsace/vogesen-petit-ballon/224757187

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