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Grand Ballon – Haag Pass loop from Moosch

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Grand Ballon – Haag Pass loop from Moosch

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4.6

(11)

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Grand Ballon – Haag Pass loop from Moosch

03:01

26.1km

1,040m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 11.6 km for 1.11 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 13.6 km for 1.11 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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229 m

Moosch

Highlight • Other

Moosch is a small village in the Vosges, which is good for a small stop on a great tour - from the supermarket to restaurants to a train station, everything is available.

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5.94 km

Geteerter Radweg mitten im Wald

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I've never seen anything like it before, you come from a rough, rocky trail and suddenly you're on a bicycle highway 😵‍💫 It leads from Geishouse up to the Col du Haag, just before the Grand Ballon (1424m). The "highway" is designed so that it always has a gradient of around 10%. The idea behind it is to get the racing cyclists off the road, because it's a hell of a lot of traffic up to the highest mountain in this area. We were only on the "highway" for a short time, but we didn't see a single racing cyclist, it seems to be pretty unknown, but it's extremely cool 😍

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11.5 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 their pigs, processed by Laurent in Thillot, the cheese from the milk of their herd.
Not to forget the brilliant view of the Belchen and, when the weather is clear, as far as the Alps.

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13.0 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 stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The climb is often included in the Tour de France.

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13.1 km

Le Grand Ballon, elevation 1,325 m

Highlight • Other

Should be climbed sometime

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14.6 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 the Southern Vosges almost entirely at an altitude of 1200 m.
Originally, it was laid out by French troops as a supply route during the First World War. Today, in the snow-free months, it is mainly visitors to the Vosges who travel on it. It runs for 75 km from Col du Bonhomme in the north via Col de la Schlucht, Hohneck, Markstein, Grand Ballon and Cernay to Thann in the south.
The route passes several sites from the First World War and touches the highest mountain in the Vosges, the Grand Ballon.
Mostly deciduous and mixed forests line the road, or there are wonderful views of the wooded slopes of the Vosges, the Rhine plain and the Black Forest opposite. On a clear day the view extends as far as the Swiss Alps and Montblanc.
On nice days it is very popular with bikers with and without motor, and hikers get their money's worth on the left and right of the road.
Many convertible tours are also made here, which come from all regions of Europe.
The Ferme, (cozy Alsatian country inns), which can be found along the entire route, offer refreshment opportunities.

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24.5 km

View of Moosch and the Thur Valley from the Virgin Mary Statue

Highlight • Monument

Statue renovated in 2018, next to a very pretty pine and oak wood. Beautiful view of the village of Moosch and the Thur valley.
The marked route of the Club Vosgien (Moosch - Grand Ballon) has been modified to pass by the statue.

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26.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.81 km

9.38 km

5.30 km

1.26 km

408 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

5.22 km

2.97 km

1.51 km

477 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (390 m)

Weather

Friday 14 August

32°C

21°C

24 %

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Comments

May 10, 2025,Geishous, g Ballo, mit Biggest Vosges DH, bis n Moosch.

A super cool Flooooow Trail 🤩 thank you so much 🙏🏻 to the builders, they did a great job.

A bike highway with oncoming traffic signs in the mountains. Where else can you find something like this...

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Grand Ballon – Haag Pass loop from Moosch

Moosch

Geteerter Radweg mitten im Wald

Haag Farm

Grand Ballon

Le Grand Ballon, elevation 1,325 m

Haag Pass

View of Moosch and the Thur Valley from the Virgin Mary Statue

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