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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Kruth

Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Kruth

Hard

4.1

(7)

185

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Kruth

02:42

47.8km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 29, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17.0 km for 6.75 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 24.0 km for 6.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.27 km

Great descent with almost no cars!

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Great over 12 km long descent

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14.9 km

View of the Vosges Mountains

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From the descent of Markstein towards Lake Kruth-Wildenstein. Be careful, the road is often full of gravel, even from the Grand Ballon.

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22.4 km

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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23.9 km

View of the Black Forest from Grand Ballon

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One of the most beautiful views of the Grand Ballon!

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23.9 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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30.9 km

Magnificent viewpoint on the Route des Crêtes, located at the crossroads of the east-west and north-south roads, near the Grand Ballon.

A renowned farm inn is located nearby, ideal for a lunch break between two cycling trips.

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32.7 km

View over the Vosges

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33.0 km

View from Le Treh

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La Treh is a charming country farmhouse located in the Vosges. This rustic farm serves as an inn, but you can also stop to eat and drink. The views from the hostel are very scenic and worth the trip.

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47.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.4 km

2.99 km

1.39 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.1 km

873 m

558 m

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,330 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Kruth

Great descent with almost no cars!

View of the Vosges Mountains

Haag Pass

View of the Black Forest from Grand Ballon

Grand Ballon

Markstein

View over the Vosges

View from Le Treh

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