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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Sewen

Lake Alfeld – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Sewen

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Running trails & routes
France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Sewen

Lake Alfeld – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Sewen

Hard

3.0

(1)

15

runners

Lake Alfeld – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Sewen

02:44

18.5km

860m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.07 km

Lake Sewen

Highlight • Lake

Nice valley bottom before the ascent to the Ballon d'Alsace

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2

3.29 km

Lake Alfeld

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful dam lake. Although swimming is prohibited in the summer, in good weather the riparian area is very crowded and many people bathe in the lake or jump into the lake from the dam.

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3.81 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

4

4.13 km

Schahling Chalet

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A beautiful cabin with character and a splendid view. Inside, two wood saws are available at the time of writing. There is also a brush and shovel.
The stove works …

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5

6.69 km

Col de Morteville

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Morteville is a pedestrian pass which rises to 1,035 meters above sea level. Its passage is through the woods and offers some unobstructed views of the Vosges …

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6

7.42 km

Tête Ronde (Rundkopf)

Highlight • Summit

The round head, whose panel still indicates the old German name Rundkopf, culminates at 1,117 meters above sea level. On the small lawn at the top you find the possibility …

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8.03 km

Col de Ronde Tête

Mountain Pass

8

8.98 km

Ballon d'Alsace

Highlight • Summit

If you do not like to go for long hikes, you have the opportunity to walk from the car park and enjoy the wonderful view from the top. The "climb" …

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9

13.1 km

Wissgrut

Highlight • Summit

The Wissgrut is a large peak in the Vosges which culminates at 1124 meters above sea level. From this height, you benefit from a magnificent panorama over the entire Vosges …

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10

13.1 km

B

18.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.41 km

5.04 km

2.76 km

1.07 km

684 m

510 m

Surfaces

9.92 km

4.74 km

1.66 km

926 m

892 m

212 m

112 m

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (500 m)

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