Superb panorama of the Vosges – Grand Ballon loop from Haut-Rhin

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Superb panorama of the Vosges – Grand Ballon loop from Haut-Rhin

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Superb panorama of the Vosges – Grand Ballon loop from Haut-Rhin

09:18

27.3km

1,240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 11.9 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.24 km

Firstacker

Mountain Pass

11.0 km

Superb panorama of the Vosges

Highlight • Summit

Even on the way to the Grande Ballon, there are always magnificent views of the surrounding landscape.

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12.1 km

View of the Grand Ballon

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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12.7 km

Blue Devils Monument

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beautiful landscape

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12.8 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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12.9 km

Way to the observatory

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very beautiful 360° view

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13.2 km

View of the Grand Ballon

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The Lac du Ballon, also Belchensee, is a karst lake. In the 16th century, Vauban converted it into a reservoir.

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13.6 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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16.0 km

Judenhut Pass (976 m)

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Nice rest area, tables and benches are available. It can also be grilled there

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17.5 km

Cave Entrance

20.9 km

Col de Peternit

Mountain Pass

21.2 km

Ruins

21.7 km

Rehbrunnenkopf

Peak

26.2 km

Viewpoint

27.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

9.15 km

4.83 km

1.54 km

760 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

10.1 km

3.05 km

1.57 km

864 m

799 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 9 October

17°C

7°C

83 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

November 3, 2024,Jungholtz - Grand Ballon - Jungholtz

Great hike up the Grand Ballon, the highest mountain in the Vosges.
We set off shortly after sunrise and broke through the clouds at 1,100m above sea level. During the descent, the clouds cleared so that we could enjoy the sun ☀️ the whole way back.

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