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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Le Markstein

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Le Markstein

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Le Markstein

01:13

17.2km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.51 km for 5.40 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 7.03 km for 1.34 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 8.71 km for 6.74 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.46 km

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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6.97 km

Dedicated pedestrian/bicycle path

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6.98 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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7.02 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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8.55 km

Grand Ballon Chalet Hotel

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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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8.66 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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15.6 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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17.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

130 m

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.3 km

732 m

104 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Sunday 24 May

26°C

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Le Markstein

View of Le Markstein

Dedicated pedestrian/bicycle path

Haag Farm

Haag Pass

Grand Ballon Chalet Hotel

Grand Ballon

Markstein

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