Statue of the Virgin Mary – Petit Ballon loop from Breitenbach

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France

Alsace

Colmar-Ribeauvillé

Breitenbach-Haut-Rhin

Statue of the Virgin Mary – Petit Ballon loop from Breitenbach

Hard

4.9

(10)

hikers

Statue of the Virgin Mary – Petit Ballon loop from Breitenbach

05:30

16.4km

840m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 25, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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8.19 km

Rothenbrunnen Farmhouse Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

A rest stop with a great view.

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8.62 km

Rothenbrunnen Hut (Friends of Nature)

Highlight • Mountain Hut

This rustic lodge run by Friends of Nature offers year-round weekend accommodation in an idyllic setting.
Booking info: amis-nature.org/article234.html

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8.88 km

View of the Virgin Mary statue on Petit Ballon

Highlight • Monument

Nice place to take a break

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9.07 km

Statue of the Virgin Mary

Highlight • Monument

A statue of the Virgin watches over the valley from the summit of Petit Ballon. It was erected by the tenant of the Ballon farm in 1862 after surviving a violent snowstorm in 1860.

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9.09 km

Petit Ballon

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From its 1272 meters high, the Petit Ballon is certainly one of the most beautiful viewpoints of the Vosges massif. Its vast expanse of high stubble and the absence of …

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9.46 km

breathtaking views of the surrounding area

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magnificent

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9.72 km

Petit Ballon Pass (1,163 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At 1,163 meters above sea level, the Col du Petit Ballon offers magnificent views of the surrounding valleys and inns. The mountain pastures create a magnificent mountain atmosphere, with the …

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10.2 km

Ferme Auberge Kahlenwasen!
Very nice staff, delicious cuisine, simple but lovingly furnished rooms with a unique and idyllic view. Evening walks to Petite Ballon and Le Steinberg with fantastic sunsets.

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