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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Belle Hutte

Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Belle Hutte

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Belle Hutte

06:13

87.2km

2,040m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 51.9 km for 1.30 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 54.0 km for 3.33 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.97 km

Réserve naturelle de la Tourbière de Machais

Nature Reserve

14.7 km

Bockloch Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

If you walk the "Hinteres Bockloch" trail, which starts at the Cascade du Bockloch, you will repeatedly come across smaller waterfalls.

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15.8 km

Lac de Kruth, view from the north

Highlight • Other

Despite the defective dam wall and low water level, it is a totally idyllic and romantic lake.....

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17.2 km

Kruth Dam

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful nature around the dam. I recommend a walk (or bike tour) around the lake and stop in the restaurant nearby.

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44.3 km

Col Amic Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Small beautiful pass in the Vosges. towards the Grand Ballon.

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50.7 km

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 stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The climb is often included in the Tour de France.

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51.8 km

Haag Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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 the Southern Vosges almost entirely at an altitude of 1200 m.
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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57.4 km

Markstein

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Magnificent viewpoint on the Route des Crêtes, located at the crossroads of the east-west and north-south roads, near the Grand Ballon.

A renowned farm inn is located nearby, ideal for a lunch break between two cycling trips.

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72.2 km

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein

Highlight • Lake

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein is located in the heart of the Vosges Mountains and offers many activities: swimming, canoeing, climbing and even diving!

This artificial lake, intended to protect the valley from frequent floods, is accompanied by a campsite very popular with cyclists who explore the surrounding peaks.

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87.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.2 km

17.4 km

9.49 km

8.72 km

2.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

59.7 km

10.5 km

10.0 km

6.80 km

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (370 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

12°C

4°C

87 %

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Belle Hutte

Bockloch Waterfall

Lac de Kruth, view from the north

Kruth Dam

Col Amic Pass

Grand Ballon

Haag Pass

Markstein

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein

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