Grand Ballon – Blue Devils Monument loop from Moosch

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Grand Ballon – Blue Devils Monument loop from Moosch

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Grand Ballon – Blue Devils Monument loop from Moosch

02:56

18.7km

1,050m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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7.79 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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7.96 km

Mountain Trail Descent in Parc Naturel Régional des Ballons des Vosges

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I only recommend the descent for experienced skiers.

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8.77 km

Grand Ballon summit and radar station

Highlight • Summit

The 360° panorama is superb.

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9.19 km

Grand Ballon

Highlight • Summit

The Grand Ballon (German: Großer Belchen), at 1,424 meters above sea level, offers a magnificent panoramic view and is the highest mountain in the Vosges Mountains.

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9.22 km

Grand Ballon Civil Aviation Radar

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The radar was designed as an architectural masterpiece by its designer, Claude Vasconi, and was built in 1997.
Under the radome, visitors can access an orientation table offering superb views.

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9.38 km

Blue Devils Monument

Highlight • Monument

beautiful landscape

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9.45 km

Beautiful trail to the Grand Ballon

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path that leads to the Grand Ballon is absolutely essential. First for its destination, but above all for the variety of landscapes you cross: dense forests, ridge paths, balconies. Pure hiking as we like it!

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10.6 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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18.7 km

End point

Train Station

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