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Grand Ballon – Blue Devils Monument loop from Col du Grand Ballon

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France
Alsace
Thann-Gebweiler
Murbach

Grand Ballon – Blue Devils Monument loop from Col du Grand Ballon

Moderate

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Grand Ballon – Blue Devils Monument loop from Col du Grand Ballon

01:23

3.62km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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868 m

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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983 m

Grand Ballon Civil Aviation Radar

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The radar was designed as an architectural masterpiece by its designer, Claude Vasconi, and was built in 1997.
Under the radome, visitors can access an orientation table offering superb views.

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985 m

Way to the observatory

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very beautiful 360° view

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1.23 km

Blue Devils Monument

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beautiful landscape

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1.30 km

Beautiful trail to the Grand Ballon

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The path that leads to the Grand Ballon is absolutely essential. First for its destination, but above all for the variety of landscapes you cross: dense forests, ridge paths, balconies. Pure hiking as we like it!

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2.48 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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3.17 km

Haag – Grand Ballon area

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Pleasant part of the loop around the crest of the Grand Ballon. Plus beautiful views.

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3.44 km

The ridge road 👀

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Very nice, challenging walk.

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3.62 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.26 km

830 m

419 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.49 km

740 m

200 m

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (1,230 m)

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