Sewen Lake – Col du Ballon d'Alsace loop from Masevaux-Niederbruck

Sewen Lake – Col du Ballon d'Alsace loop from Masevaux-Niederbruck

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Sewen Lake – Col du Ballon d'Alsace loop from Masevaux-Niederbruck

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119km

1,900m

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: August 15, 2026

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9.73 km

Sewen Lake

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A picturesque mountain lake at the foot of the Ballon d'Alsace, surrounded by forests and steep slopes. 🚴‍♂️🏞️⛰️

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11.7 km

Serpentine Road in Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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A spectacular hairpin bend on the climb to the Ballon d'Alsace. As the road winds its way up the slope, beautiful views open up over the wooded valley of the Vosges.

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12.8 km

Lac d'Alfeld

Lake

19.0 km

La Gentiane

Mountain Pass

20.0 km

Col du Ballon d'Alsace

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The ascent of the Ballon d'Alsace from Sewen stretches over 13 kilometers.

This 9-kilometer segment includes 700 meters of elevation gain, an average of 7.5%.

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71.1 km

Steep climb with gradients up to 20%

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Take it easy it's a tough climb.

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71.9 km

Start of the Climb to La Planche des Belles Filles

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This 5.9-kilometer climb from the village of Plancher-les-Mines in Haute-Saône is one of the most difficult in the Vosges. Indeed, cyclists who want to try it will need to be …

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72.0 km

Vers la Planche des Belles Filles

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La Planche des Belles Filles is a 5.8 kilometer climb. It is a category 1 climb. It is located in Plancher Les Mines, Franche-Comté, France. The average gradient of this …

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72.0 km

Climb to La Planche des Belles Filles

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La Planche-des-Belles-Filles is a peak in the Vosges mountains, reaching an altitude of 1,148 meters.

Renowned among cyclists, the climb from Plancher-les-Mines stretches for 5.5 kilometers, with an elevation gain of 8.5% and peaks of 28%.

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77.4 km