Abbaye de Murbach – Grand Ballon loop from Rimbach-près-Guebwiller

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Abbaye de Murbach – Grand Ballon loop from Rimbach-près-Guebwiller

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Abbaye de Murbach – Grand Ballon loop from Rimbach-près-Guebwiller

05:37

50.0km

1,790m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: August 11, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 21.9 km for 1.34 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

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2.72 km

Abbaye de Murbach

Highlight • Religious Site

the abbey of Murbach, former abbey of the princes abbots, of which only the chevet and the transept remain, was built at the end of the 12th century.

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9.62 km

Wolfsgrub Wolf Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

21.8 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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23.3 km

Grand Ballon Chalet Hotel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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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23.5 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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23.6 km

Le Grand Ballon, elevation 1,325 m

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Le Grand Ballon (1325 m) forms the highest point of the Vosges mountains and is one of the most famous destinations for cyclists in the mountain range. Although the summit …

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25.5 km

View of the Vosges Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bare mountain lends itself to beautiful panoramas.

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26.5 km

Grand Ballon Farm Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The Ferme Auberge du Grand Ballon is an ideal starting point for the hike. A stop after the tour is a real treat. Very tasty Alsatian dishes, e.g. warm goat …

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