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Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Sennheim

Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Cernay

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Road cycling routes
France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Sennheim

Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Cernay

Hard

5.0

(6)

437

riders

Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Cernay

06:32

103km

2,540m

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: September 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 24.1 km for 6.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 59.8 km for 486 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 72.9 km for 6.75 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

15.1 km

Route des Crêtes

Highlight (Segment) • Other

Towards the Grand Ballon, superb balcony section.

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17.3 km

Col Amic

Mountain Pass

3

23.9 km

View of the Black Forest from Grand Ballon

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of the most beautiful views of the Grand Ballon!

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4

24.0 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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5

30.9 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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6

33.1 km

View from Le Treh

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La Treh is a charming country farmhouse located in the Vosges. This rustic farm serves as an inn, but you can also stop to eat and drink. The views from the hostel are very scenic and worth the trip.

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7

46.9 km

Col du Bramont (Southwest)

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Bramont pass rises to 956 meters, near the Grand Ballon, in the Vosges mountains.

With a length of 7 kilometers, this pass has a drop of 385 meters, with a maximum gradient of 7%.

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8

55.4 km

Col de Bramont

Highlight • Mountain Pass

There are no restaurants or cafes at the summit of the Col de Bramont itself. However, the pass serves as a strategic junction. From the summit, you can directly connect …

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9

78.2 km

Haag Pass

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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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92.5 km

Col de Herrenfluh

Mountain Pass

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103 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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100 km

1.23 km

750 m

371 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

87.1 km

14.0 km

660 m

528 m

309 m

274 m

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Monday 12 October

18°C

4°C

17 %

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