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Grand Ballon walks
Tour of the Grand Ballon from the Glashutte farmhouse inn
Visorando member 
11.05 km
+616 m
-609 m
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Soultz-Haut-Rhin (Haut-Rhin)
Tour and climb to the Grand Ballon from the Glashutte farmhouse inn. This hike offers beautiful views from the highest peak in the Vosges mountains, over the Alsace plain, the Black Forest and, depending on weather conditions, perhaps even the Alps.
The Grand Ballon by a lake and waterfalls
Visorando member 
15.54 km
+789 m
-783 m
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Lautenbachzell (Haut-Rhin)
Above Lautenbachzell, this day hike will take you through several different landscapes of the Vosges: orchards and villages in the valley, pine forests, beech woods and stumps. You will reach the Grand Ballon, the highest peak in the Vosges, after walking along the Lac du Grand Ballon and passing near waterfalls.
The Grand Ballon from Goldbach
Visorando member 
13.86 km
+761 m
-751 m
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Goldbach-Altenbach (Haut-Rhin)
An easy hike that can be enjoyed in all seasons, with a little extra charm in winter.
Grand Ballon - Col du Haag - Route des Crêtes circuit
Visorando member 
8.85 km
+363 m
-362 m
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Murbach (Haut-Rhin)
This circuit will take you to the highest peak in the Vosges, offering views of the Alps in good weather. You can admire the surrounding Vosges peaks and high-altitude villages such as Geishouse and Goldbach-Altenbach.
At the start and finish points, you will find various places to eat and a shop selling local products. During the walk, don't hesitate to stop at the Haag farmhouse inn to enjoy their local cuisine or to quench your thirst.
Le Grand Ballon via Saint-Amarin
Visorando member 15.82 km
+935 m
-938 m
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Amarin (Haut-Rhin)
Climb the Grand Ballon via the Saint-Amarin valley. An exceptional hike through unspoilt nature with a thousand visual wonders.
Circular between Col du Haag, Storkenkopf and Grand Ballon from Firstacker
Visorando member 16.25 km
+679 m
-679 m
6h 35
Moderate
Departure from Soultz-Haut-Rhin (Haut-Rhin)
A beautiful hike, wild in all seasons, through stubble fields and beautiful forests, passing the summit of the Grand Ballon (360° view) from the Firstacker car park, via the stubble fields of Gerstacker, the Haag Pass, around the Storkenkopf in the forest, then up to the summit of the Grand Ballon (Diables Bleus monument and radar dome) before descending via the modified GR®5 route between the Col du Grand Ballon (La Vue des Alpes restaurant) and the Ferme-auberge du Grand Ballon.
The Grand Ballon from Soultz loop
Visorando member 28.26 km
+1,282 m
-1,281 m
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Soultz-Haut-Rhin (Haut-Rhin)
The Grand Ballon is a legendary peak in the Vosges. It is easily accessible by car. More experienced hikers can reach it on foot via various hiking trails. One of the longest routes starts from Soultz. The climb is steady on the first day and the descent is steady on the second. The more athletic can complete this hike in a single day, but to fully enjoy the scenery, it is better to do it over two days. This hike will leave you with lasting memories of the view from the summit at over 1,400 metres above sea level.