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Herlisheim (Oberelsass)

Grand Ballon – Firstplan Pass loop from Herrlisheim-près-Colmar

Herlisheim (Oberelsass)

Grand Ballon – Firstplan Pass loop from Herrlisheim-près-Colmar

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Grand Ballon – Firstplan Pass loop from Herrlisheim-près-Colmar

07:22

101km

2,080m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 42.0 km for 1.30 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 44.1 km for 3.33 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 54.5 km for 78 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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32.8 km

Col Amic Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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39.9 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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40.8 km

Grand Ballon

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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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41.9 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 …

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47.5 km

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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51.5 km

Le Breitfirst

Mountain Pass

54.4 km

Col du Platzerwasel

Mountain Pass

76.8 km

Col du Firstplan

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Reopened at the end of March 2024 after a long closure. Relatively even gradient on both sides and very little traffic (on a Saturday morning there were only 3 cars …

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83.3 km

Firstplan Pass (722 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Beautiful pass from the Munstertal towards Eguisheim. Hardly any traffic and moderate gradients with great views

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83.3 km

Firstplan Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Col du Firstplan is a quiet, narrow and densely wooded pass. Its tour debut was in 1969. From the D18/D40 junction to the west of Soultzmatt, head towards Osenbach. …

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101 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.1 km

29.2 km

10.3 km

7.67 km

4.16 km

133 m

109 m

Surfaces

59.8 km

26.3 km

12.9 km

1.31 km

254 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

21°C

11°C

52 %

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Grand Ballon – Firstplan Pass loop from Herrlisheim-près-Colmar

Col Amic Pass

Grand Ballon

Grand Ballon

Haag Pass

Markstein

Col du Firstplan

Firstplan Pass (722 m)

Firstplan Pass

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