Uphill
1101m
From Guebwiller to Grand Ballon
Hard
France > Grand Est > Haut-Rhin > Ballons des Vosges Regional Natural Park
Exceptional trail
Length
12km
Duration
5h
Elev gain
1101m
Leaving from Guebwiller, the trail quickly leaves the town to rush into the forest... and it's no joke! With more than 1,000 meters of elevation gain, this stage is the steepest of the trek.
The route goes over the Peternit pass and the rocks of Saint-Pirmin, then arrives at the Judenhut pass, which is a beautiful picnic spot due to the panorama.
Finally, the path climbs to the Grand Ballon, whose view of the plain of Alsace and the Black Forest rewards the efforts of the day.
A better experience awaits in the app!
- Detailed offline maps including IGN
- Trail recording
- Exclusive content, and more!
Already more than 200,000 users!
Map and elevation
Elevation
11.7km
291m
Highest point
1349m
Downhill
48m
Lowest point
291m
Route type
One way
Offline
Download the map on your smartphone to save battery and rest assured to always keep access to the route, even without signal.
Includes IGN France and Swisstopo.
About this trail
Eat and Stay
Several accommodation options around the Grand Ballon. Also possible to bivouac at the Judenhut pass, before the final climb.
Dogs
I indicate whether dogs are allowed or prohibited on this trail
Equipment
Season
Can be difficult in Winter
Reviews
Ratings summary
Excellent
1
Good
1
Average
0
Disappointing
0
Terrible
0
2 ratings
Partie exigeante du trek, avec une bonne partie du dénivelé positif, réalisée en 4h. Le col de Judenhut est arrivé un peu tôt pour déjeuner et encore plus pour bivouaquer. C’est en revanche une bonne solution si vous démarrer ce trek en fin de matinée, début d’après-midi. Un conseil : prévoir de quoi se couvrir des rafales de vent au sommet du Grand Ballon. La vue vient récompenser cette ascension.
Also enjoy:
- Detailed offline maps
- Trail recording
- And more!
Download app
Already more than 200,000 users!
