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View of Le Markstein – Markstein loop from Le Markstein

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View of Le Markstein – Markstein loop from Le Markstein

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4.5

(6)

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View of Le Markstein – Markstein loop from Le Markstein

01:45

6.25km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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Start point

Bus stop

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143 m

Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

533 m

View of Le Markstein

Highlight • Viewpoint

Outside the ski season, you should check the opening times of the huts and bars on the Markstein in advance. At least at the annual "L'Alsacienne" -end of June- there …

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1.56 km

Hike from the Markstein farm - Grand Ballon

Highlight • Other

2.20 km

View of Hundsruecken

Highlight • Viewpoint

Less frequented than other places on the Route des Crêtes, it is a pleasant place to enjoy the view of the valley.

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2.60 km

View of the Alps

Highlight • Viewpoint

only on clear days

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3.07 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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5.97 km

Le Markstein — Leisure Activities

Highlight • Rest Area

6.25 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.20 km

850 m

183 m

Surfaces

4.96 km

599 m

341 m

245 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (1,160 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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View of Le Markstein – Markstein loop from Le Markstein

Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park

View of Le Markstein

Hike from the Markstein farm - Grand Ballon

View of Hundsruecken

View of the Alps

Hiking Trail to Hundskopf

Markstein

Le Markstein — Leisure Activities

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