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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Wattwiller

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Wattwiller

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Wattwiller

04:27

55.1km

1,560m

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: May 12, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 20.7 km for 1.34 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 22.2 km for 5.40 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 27.9 km for 6.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

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6.82 km

Col de Herrenfluh

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de Herrenfluh is located at an altitude of 837 metres in the Vosges, between Uffholtz and Wattwiller. The summit is located along the Route des Crêtes and offers …

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7.22 km

View from Château du Herrenfluh

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The Château du Herrenfluh is a medieval ruin at an altitude of 858 metres. It was built in 1312 by Johan von Sankt Amarin, nicknamed Nordwind, and served as a …

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11.8 km

View of the Grand Ballon from the Freundstein

Highlight • Summit

On the Route des Crêtes, in a magnificent balcony section.

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13.9 km

Col Amic Pass

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Small beautiful pass in the Vosges. towards the Grand Ballon.

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17.6 km

Grand Ballon Farm Inn

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The Ferme Auberge du Grand Ballon is an ideal starting point for the hike. A stop after the tour is a real treat. Very tasty Alsatian dishes, e.g. warm goat …

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20.6 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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22.1 km

Haag Farm

Highlight • Rest Area

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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27.7 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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55.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.4 km

1.60 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

11.9 km

1.67 km

473 m

402 m

153 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 17 May

16°C

7°C

77 %

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Wattwiller

Col de Herrenfluh

View from Château du Herrenfluh

View of the Grand Ballon from the Freundstein

Col Amic Pass

Grand Ballon Farm Inn

Grand Ballon

Haag Farm

Markstein

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