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Thann-Gebweiler

Grand Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Le Markstein

Mountain biking trails

Thann-Gebweiler

Grand Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Le Markstein

Moderate

4.7

(3)

22

riders

Grand Ballon – Grand Ballon loop from Le Markstein

01:16

16.9km

350m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 623 m for 3.33 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 4.10 km for 3.30 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 9.48 km for 1.34 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 10.9 km for 1.96 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 13.0 km for 3.33 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

334 m

Refreshment stop at the "Le Markstein" restaurant

Highlight • Other

It's quite busy there, but there's everything from cakes to hearty food... I thought the coffee was €3.50, and the Tarte du Myrtille for €6 was also OK 😉

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2

558 m

Markstein Farmhouse Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Treats and a warm dining room 😋

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3

7.43 km

Grand Ballon

Highlight • Summit

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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8.37 km

Great view

Highlight • Other

Nice place with a fantastic view.

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5

8.59 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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6

10.9 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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10.9 km

Haag Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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16.5 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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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

2.04 km

325 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

2.22 km

649 m

420 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,400 m)

Lowest point (1,150 m)

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