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Thann-Gebweiler

Superb panorama of the Vosges – Grand Ballon loop from Thann

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Thann-Gebweiler

Superb panorama of the Vosges – Grand Ballon loop from Thann

Hard

4.7

(15)

99

hikers

Superb panorama of the Vosges – Grand Ballon loop from Thann

09:40

28.9km

1,320m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 13.0 km for 271 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

8.15 km

Ruins of Freundstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

The ruins of the fortified castle of Freundstein, above Goldbach-Altenbach, dominate the plain of Alsace at an altitude of 948 metres.
The Freundstein appeared in the texts in 1297 as the property of ministerials.

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10.3 km

Firstacker

Mountain Pass

3

12.1 km

Superb panorama of the Vosges

Highlight • Summit

Even on the way to the Grande Ballon, there are always magnificent views of the surrounding landscape.

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4

13.2 km

View of the Grand Ballon

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On a clear day you have a wonderful view over the foothills of the Vosges towards Switzerland

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5

13.8 km

Blue Devils Monument

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beautiful landscape

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6

13.9 km

Grand Ballon

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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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7

14.0 km

Way to the observatory

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very beautiful 360° view

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8

14.3 km

View of the Grand Ballon

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The Lac du Ballon, also Belchensee, is a karst lake. In the 16th century, Vauban converted it into a reservoir.

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19.8 km

Col Amic

Mountain Pass

23.6 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

11

27.6 km

Grumbach Pass

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B

28.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

7.05 km

6.65 km

430 m

163 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

5.75 km

4.76 km

4.47 km

236 m

103 m

< 100 m

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