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Thann-Gebweiler
Sennheim

Thur River – Grand Ballon loop from Cernay

Hard

4.7

(12)

353

riders

Thur River – Grand Ballon loop from Cernay

04:09

52.6km

1,390m

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 24, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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Train Station

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1.14 km

Thur River

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The length of the watercourse is 53.3 km1. The river rises on the western slope of the Rainkopf in the municipality of Wildenstein at an altitude of 1,195 meters (Wikipedia).

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14.9 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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15.4 km

Col de Herrenfluh

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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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19.6 km

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

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21.7 km

Col Amic Pass

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The climb of the Col Amic from Soultz-Haut-Rhin is a beautiful and accessible climb in the Vosges, ideal for cyclists who love regularity and nature. The climb is 12.1 km …

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25.3 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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28.4 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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50.6 km

The Cimetière national de Cernay is a serene French military cemetery dating from 1920, where more than 2,700 soldiers who fell during the bloody battles around Vieil-Armand and Steinbach in …

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52.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

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43.6 km

4.65 km

4.02 km

207 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.9 km

13.8 km

3.94 km

544 m

410 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Wednesday 7 October

16°C

8°C

62 %

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