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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Murbach

Grand Ballon – Panoramic view from the Grand Ballon summit loop from Col du Grand Ballon

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Mountain hikes & routes
France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Murbach

Grand Ballon – Panoramic view from the Grand Ballon summit loop from Col du Grand Ballon

Moderate

5.0

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6

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Grand Ballon – Panoramic view from the Grand Ballon summit loop from Col du Grand Ballon

01:27

3.82km

180m

Mountaineering

Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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135 m

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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729 m

Panoramic view from the Grand Ballon summit

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This superb promontory offers you a clear 360-degree view of the Black Forest and the Alps when the sky is clear. It is also an ideal location to admire the summit of the Grand Ballon from a little more perspective.

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992 m

Grand Ballon

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The Grand Ballon (German: Großer Belchen), at 1,424 meters above sea level, offers a magnificent panoramic view and is the highest mountain in the Vosges Mountains.

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1.11 km

Monument on the Grand Ballon

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This round is easy to walk with children. Good walking shoes are necessary.

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1.64 km

View of the Grand Ballon

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On a clear day you have a wonderful view over the foothills of the Vosges towards Switzerland

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1.73 km

Club Vosgien commemorative plaque

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The Club Vosgien was founded in 1872 and 1879 recognized as a nonprofit. It consists of 120 associations in the Massif des Vosges that practice hiking, Nordic walking, hiking and …

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1.99 km

Mountain Trail Descent in Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

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I only recommend the descent for experienced skiers.

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3.37 km

Haag – Grand Ballon area

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Pleasant part of the loop around the crest of the Grand Ballon. Plus beautiful views.

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3.82 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.50 km

908 m

226 m

143 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.63 km

638 m

369 m

124 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (1,250 m)

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Thursday 30 July

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17°C

51 %

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