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The Grand Ballon from Goldbach
9.05 mi
+2,470 ft
-2,457 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Goldbach-Altenbach (Haut-Rhin)
An easy hike that can be enjoyed in all seasons, with a little extra charm in winter.
Lake Alfeld from the Tête des Redoutes
7.73 mi
+2,815 ft
-2,799 ft
6h 00
Difficult
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A hike for those who enjoy a good trudge. The hike can be done in winter, if necessary with snowshoes, bearing in mind the steep gradients encountered throughout the route and particularly over the final few hundred metres.
A beautiful hike with Lac d'Alfed as the focal point and the climb up to the ridge.
The Baerenkopf from Rougemont-le-Château
12.57 mi
+3,346 ft
-3,343 ft
8h 40
Difficult
Departure from Rougemont-le-Château (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A hike with no technical difficulty but a significant elevation gain. Beautiful panoramic views, including the Belfort Gap. This hike takes you past the highlights of the ruins of Rougemont Castle, Sainte Catherine Chapel, the Sudel, the Baerenkopf and the hamlet of Saint Nicolas.
The Savoureuse Valley
12.19 mi
+3,038 ft
-3,028 ft
8h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lepuix (Territoire-de-Belfort)
A very beautiful hike with a stunning view from the summit of Ballon d'Alsace over two other ballons. This hike takes us to the remarkable sites of Saut de la Truite, Rummel Waterfall, Étang du Petit Haut and Vierge du Ballon.
The Ballon de Servance
13.36 mi
+2,369 ft
-2,352 ft
8h 10
Difficult
Departure from Plancher-les-Mines (Haute-Saône)
A lovely hike to do in summer. A beautiful viewpoint over Saint Maurice sur Moselle and another lovely one over the Ballon d'Alsace.
The Ballon de Servance from La Planche des Belles Filles
15.43 mi
+2,920 ft
-2,923 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Plancher-les-Mines (Haute-Saône)
A lovely hike undertaken in April. The route leads to the summit of the Ballon de Servance (the boundary marker is inaccessible as it is situated on military land). From this vantage point, hikers will enjoy views of Saint-Maurice-sur-Moselle and the Ballon d'Alsace.
La Jumenterie as seen from Lac d’Alfeld
11.08 mi
+2,963 ft
-2,946 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Sewen (Haut-Rhin)
A lovely walk with views over the lakes, the summit of the Ballon d’Alsace and the Sewen valley.
Our group opted to hike without snowshoes; snow cover was patchy, with more in the wooded areas.
The Grand Ballon from the Markstein
11.32 mi
+1,952 ft
-1,959 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Ranspach (Haut-Rhin)
A beautiful hike, done in January. You'll discover the snow-covered ridge road and the ridge trail, which is a pleasure to walk along!
Col de la Schlucht – Le Grand Ballon: the Sentier des Crêtes
16.57 mi
+3,238 ft
-2,556 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Valtin (Vosges)
A very beautiful hike, taking in some remarkable sights: the Martinswand rocks, the summit of the Hohneck, the summit of the Kastelberg and the Grand Ballon (with the ‘Boule’ at the summit).
Discover five lakes near the Ballon d'Alsace
13.11 mi
+3,146 ft
-3,136 ft
8h 45
Difficult
Departure from Sewen (Haut-Rhin)
This is a beautiful hike offering views of and above the lakes. You will feel cool as most of the hike takes place in the forest (open areas: downstream from the Baerenbach farmhouse inn, the same for the Gresson moyen and the Haute Bers).