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Col du Ballon d'Alsace – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Masevaux-Niederbruck

Col du Ballon d'Alsace – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Masevaux-Niederbruck

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Col du Ballon d'Alsace – Ballon d'Alsace loop from Masevaux-Niederbruck

03:53

78.6km

1,000m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 12, 2026

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13.9 km

Bois d'Evenatte

Forest

22.3 km

Bois de la Miotte

Forest

25.1 km

Citadel of Belfort and Lion of Belfort

Highlight • Historical Site

Citadel Belfort is a fortification built in 1687 according to Vauban's plans in the French city of Belfort. In 1870/71 she played an important role in the siege of Belfort, one of the last major battles of the Franco-Prussian War.
The citadel was built with a view of the city on a rocky outcrop east of the old town. In addition to the fortifications and the trenches, on the west flank of the barracks it also contains the lion of Belfort, which was created by Bartholdi in 1880 and is considered the symbol of the city. The citadel has been classified as a Monument historique since October 23, 1907.

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45.1 km

Col du Ballon d'Alsace

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The ascent of the Ballon d'Alsace from Sewen stretches over 13 kilometers.

This 9-kilometer segment includes 700 meters of elevation gain, an average of 7.5%.

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56.0 km

Ballon d'Alsace Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

When you are at the top of the Ballon d'Alsace, the view is your first reward. The Auberge du Ballon d'Alsace is the second. With its traditional dishes, its panoramic terrace, and its friendliness you will be well. Ideal place for a gourmet break.

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56.4 km

Ballon d'Alsace

Highlight • Natural Monument

Here René Pottier conquered the first pass of the Tour de France on July 11, 1905. The Ballon d'Alsace then remained unrivaled for five years - until the much harder passes in the Pyrenees were discovered.

At 1,247 meters, the pass is by no means the highest in the Vosges and today no one would include it on the list of important passes - but there is still a certain magic about it.

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56.4 km

Ascent to Ballon d'Alsace

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Great route very nice view above.

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59.7 km

La Gentiane

Mountain Pass

66.2 km

Lac d'Alfeld

Lake

66.5 km

Alfeld Lake

Highlight • Lake

Dam lake built by the Germans in 1883 with an area of approximately 10 hectares. The basin in which it takes place was dug by an ancient glacier. It feeds the rivers of the Doller valley as needed.

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