Grand Ballon – Haag Pass loop from Thann Centre

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Grand Ballon – Haag Pass loop from Thann Centre

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Grand Ballon – Haag Pass loop from Thann Centre

03:07

40.2km

1,040m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 18.8 km for 1.34 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 20.3 km for 1.34 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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321 m

Thann Minster

Highlight • Religious Site

The small Alsatian town of Thann was first mentioned in documents in 1290 (city charter 1360). Three years earlier, however, a church was mentioned that was dedicated to Saint Theobald …

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5.24 km

Saint-Didier Church

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Worth seeing church in Willer-sur-Thur.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willer-sur-Thur

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7.89 km

Moosch National Necropolis

Highlight • Historical Site

In memory of the fighting in World War I.
More info: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moosch und de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liste_der_Monuments_historiques_in_Moosch

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13.2 km

Ingenious cycle path to the Grand Ballon

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Beautiful cycle path without cars, only cyclists and hikers

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18.6 km

View of the Grand Ballon

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Here you can see everything, no wonder it's the highest point of the Vosges (1442m).

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18.7 km

Haag Farm

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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 …

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20.2 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 …

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21.6 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 …

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40.2 km

End point

Train Station

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