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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Cernay

Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Cernay

Hard

4.8

(4)

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Cernay

05:11

73.1km

1,500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 29.7 km for 1.30 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 31.8 km for 3.33 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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15.6 km

Ascent to Col Amic

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Perhaps the most beautiful way to tackle the Grand Ballon - the small road climbs with very even and moderate 5% of Soultz to the pass and winds in many …

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21.8 km

Ferme-Auberge du Kohlschlag

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Here you have a view of the farm-inn and a beautiful view over the Alsace plain.

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22.2 km

Col Amic Pass

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Small beautiful pass in the Vosges. towards the Grand Ballon.

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28.5 km

View of the Black Forest from Grand Ballon

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One of the most beautiful views of the Grand Ballon!

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28.5 km

Grand Ballon

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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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29.7 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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35.3 km

Magnificent viewpoint on the Route des Crêtes, located at the crossroads of the east-west and north-south roads, near the Grand Ballon.

A renowned farm inn is located nearby, ideal for a lunch break between two cycling trips.

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39.6 km

Lake Lauch

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This is one of the most easily accessible lakes in the Vosges by car, taking the same road as that leading to the Markstein. Ideal for a family picnic, it …

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43.5 km

Réserve biologique dirigée de Guebwiller

Nature Reserve

73.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

15.3 km

10.5 km

4.95 km

1.85 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.5 km

15.5 km

13.5 km

2.00 km

424 m

257 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,340 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Friday 28 August

25°C

13°C

0 %

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Grand Ballon – Markstein loop from Cernay

Ascent to Col Amic

Ferme-Auberge du Kohlschlag

Col Amic Pass

View of the Black Forest from Grand Ballon

Grand Ballon

Haag Pass

Markstein

Lake Lauch

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