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Petit Ballon Pass (1,163 m) – Petit Ballon loop from Petit Ballon

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France
Alsace
Colmar-Ribeauvillé
Luttenbach-Près-Munster

Petit Ballon Pass (1,163 m) – Petit Ballon loop from Petit Ballon

Moderate

4.7

(48)

189

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Petit Ballon Pass (1,163 m) – Petit Ballon loop from Petit Ballon

01:35

4.38km

240m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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49 m

Petit Ballon Pass (1,163 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At 1,163 meters above sea level, the Col du Petit Ballon offers magnificent views of the surrounding valleys and inns. The mountain pastures create a magnificent mountain atmosphere, with the …

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591 m

Rothenbrunnen Hut (Friends of Nature)

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This rustic lodge run by Friends of Nature offers year-round weekend accommodation in an idyllic setting.
Booking info: amis-nature.org/article234.html

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740 m

Friendly, simple hospitality

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Bring a snack, they have drinks available!

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922 m

Petit Ballon

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From its 1272 meters high, the Petit Ballon is certainly one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Vosges massif. Its vast expanse of high stubble and the absence of …

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943 m

Statue of the Virgin Mary

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A statue of the Virgin watches over the valley from the summit of Petit Ballon. It was erected by the tenant of the Ballon farm in 1862 after surviving a violent snowstorm in 1860.

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987 m

View of the Grand Ballon

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Great view

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2.97 km

Buchwald Farm Inn

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Beautiful, cozy, family-run Ferme Auberge with delicious food and friendly service, as well as a beautiful view from the terrace. Absolutely recommended for a stop! Sometimes in summer in the …

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3.80 km

Kahlenwasen Farm Inn

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Ferme Auberge Kahlenwasen!
Very nice staff, delicious cuisine, simple but lovingly furnished rooms with a unique and idyllic view. Evening walks to Petite Ballon and Le Steinberg with fantastic sunsets.

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4.38 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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1.25 km

1.25 km

1.13 km

497 m

242 m

Surfaces

2.83 km

739 m

515 m

282 m

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