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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Oderen

Markstein – Grand Ballon loop from Le Markstein

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Oderen

Markstein – Grand Ballon loop from Le Markstein

Hard

4.0

(1)

40

riders

Markstein – Grand Ballon loop from Le Markstein

02:14

28.5km

790m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: February 28, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 567 m for 5.40 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 6.06 km for 1.34 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 21.0 km for 6.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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392 m

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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2

5.97 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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6.01 km

Haag Farm

Highlight • Rest Area

In fact, the Hague is one of the few farms and inns that exclusively offer products from the country house and are certified organic. All the cured meats come from …

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7.58 km

Grand Ballon Chalet Hotel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Restaurant La vue sur les Alpes (or something similar) is highly recommended at the end of the round trip - great views of the Alps possible.

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10.6 km

Grand Ballon Farm Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The Ferme Auberge du Grand Ballon is an ideal starting point for the hike. A stop after the tour is a real treat. Very tasty Alsatian dishes, e.g. warm goat …

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6

14.3 km

Col Amic Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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

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7

20.9 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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28.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.1 km

270 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

974 m

473 m

229 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (830 m)

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Sunday 17 May

12°C

4°C

78 %

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