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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Kruth

Hard

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Kruth

03:31

48.4km

1,060m

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 25, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 17.0 km for 5.40 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 22.8 km for 1.34 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 24.6 km for 6.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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22.6 km

View of the Grand Ballon

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Here you can see everything, no wonder it's the highest point of the Vosges (1442m).

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22.7 km

Haag Farm

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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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22.7 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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24.3 km

Should be climbed sometime

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24.4 km

Grand Ballon Chalet Hotel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Restaurant La vue sur les Alpes (or something similar) is highly recommended at the end of the round trip - great views of the Alps possible.

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24.5 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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31.5 km

Markstein

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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48.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.5 km

3.08 km

1.78 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.6 km

867 m

587 m

234 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

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Thursday 8 October

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