Ballon d'Alsace – Markstein loop from Thann Centre

Ballon d'Alsace – Markstein loop from Thann Centre

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Ballon d'Alsace – Markstein loop from Thann Centre

07:00

122km

2,650m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 95.3 km for 6.75 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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28.2 km

Lac d'Alfeld

Lake

35.4 km

Ascent to Ballon d'Alsace

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great route very nice view above.

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37.6 km

Ballon d'Alsace

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here René Pottier conquered the first pass of the Tour de France on July 11, 1905. The Ballon d'Alsace then remained unrivaled for five years - until the much harder …

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38.4 km

Rue du Ballon d'Alsace.

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Ballon d'Alsace from Saint Maurice sur Moselle is 9 km long with a total drop of 621 m. The average gradient is 6.95 with a maximum gradient of 13.8% …

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59.7 km

Col du Ménil

Mountain Pass

70.2 km

Col d'Oderen

Mountain Pass

70.2 km

Climbing the Col d'Oderen from Kruth

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The climb to the Oderen Pass stretches for seven kilometers. The steepest section has a gradient of 7.5% for over five kilometers.

Few cars use this road, allowing you to reach the summit, at 884 meters, in peace and safety.

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95.0 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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101 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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102 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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109 km

Climb to Col Amic

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Col Amic culminates at an altitude of 828 meters, below the Grand Balon.

This pass has an average gradient of 4.8% over 9.6 kilometers. The slope is therefore rather …

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122 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

102 km

13.0 km

3.90 km

3.09 km

366 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

119 km

1.94 km

505 m

410 m

385 m

366 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

18°C

3°C

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Comments

May 9, 2026,Ballon d Alsace e Grand Ballon

Nice 2600m of elevation gain over 122km. Spread over 2 mountains. 🏔️ Small, mostly low-traffic roads with a good road surface and regular reminders to drink 😬

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