Ballon Lake – Grand Ballon loop from Col du Grand Ballon
Ballon Lake – Grand Ballon loop from Col du Grand Ballon
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Ballon Lake – Grand Ballon loop from Col du Grand Ballon
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8.49km
400m
Hiking
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: August 26, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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76 m
Le Grand Ballon, elevation 1,325 m
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775 m
Blue Devils Monument
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845 m
Beautiful trail to the Grand Ballon
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2.03 km
Haag Pass
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Originally, it was laid out by French troops as a supply route during the First World War. Today, in the snow-free months, it is mainly visitors to the Vosges who travel on it. It runs for 75 km from Col du Bonhomme in the north via Col de la Schlucht, Hohneck, Markstein, Grand Ballon and Cernay to Thann in the south.
The route passes several sites from the First World War and touches the highest mountain in the Vosges, the Grand Ballon.
Mostly deciduous and mixed forests line the road, or there are wonderful views of the wooded slopes of the Vosges, the Rhine plain and the Black Forest opposite. On a clear day the view extends as far as the Swiss Alps and Montblanc.
On nice days it is very popular with bikers with and without motor, and hikers get their money's worth on the left and right of the road.
Many convertible tours are also made here, which come from all regions of Europe.
The Ferme, (cozy Alsatian country inns), which can be found along the entire route, offer refreshment opportunities.
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4.05 km
Ballon Lake
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Embedded in a glacial cirque, it offers a setting of all splendor, the reflections of the sun making its surface shimmer in an alternation of shadow and light created by the rich surrounding vegetation.
Although natural, it is forbidden to bathe there because it is used to supply water to the valley.
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Lac du Ballon Dam
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The climb is a bit tricky, partly with split splits, the last about 1000m neatly steep and littered with nasty potholes.
A detour is worthwhile anyway!
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7.86 km
Haag – Grand Ballon area
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8.32 km
Grand Ballon
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8.49 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
4.47 km
3.07 km
559 m
197 m
172 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
5.24 km
2.80 km
264 m
116 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,380 m)
Lowest point (990 m)
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The highest mountain in the Vosges invited me to a short hike and of course I said yes. But this time I saved myself any effort and drove up a small mountain road to Lac du Ballon and started from there. The day was pleasantly cool, only a few meters of …
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