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

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

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

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3.52km

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: August 3, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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20 m

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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40 m

Beautiful trail to the Grand Ballon

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path that leads to the Grand Ballon is absolutely essential. First for its destination, but above all for the variety of landscapes you cross: dense forests, ridge paths, balconies. Pure hiking as we like it!

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1.29 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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1.41 km

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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1.47 km

Grand Ballon Radar Station

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1.50 km

Grand Ballon Civil Aviation Radar

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The radar was designed as an architectural masterpiece by its designer, Claude Vasconi, and was built in 1997.
Under the radome, visitors can access an orientation table offering superb views.

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1.73 km

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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2.33 km

Grand Ballon

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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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