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47.81, 6.84 · rel 16033279
47.81, 6.84 · rel 16033279
GR 5 Vosges, Ballon d'Alsace - Fesches-le-Châtel
2,8 km from Ballon d'Alsace to Fesches-le-Châtel through alpine terrain and lakes.
Ballon d'Alsace
→
Fesches-le-Châtel
linear
2,8km
Distance
light
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
38
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Lively
Uncrowded
Family friendly
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 7 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× monument
1× Water
2× summit
1× viewpoint
Statue de la Vierge de Notre-Dame du Ballon
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Source de la Savoureuse
Water ·
158 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Monument des démineurs
monument ·
405 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tête des Redoutes
summit ·
498 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Statue de Jeanne d'Arc
monument ·
439 m off route
1,6 km
57%
Ballon d'Alsace
summit ·
39 m off route
2,5 km
87%
Rocher Birckel
viewpoint ·
492 m off route
2,8 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
GR 5 Vosges, Ballon d'Alsace - Fesches-le-Châtel is 2.8 km long.
At an average walking pace, GR 5 Vosges, Ballon d'Alsace - Fesches-le-Châtel takes approximately 43 min to complete.
No, GR 5 Vosges, Ballon d'Alsace - Fesches-le-Châtel is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Ballon d'Alsace to Fesches-le-Châtel. Plan ahead for return transport.
GR 5 Vosges, Ballon d'Alsace - Fesches-le-Châtel starts at Ballon d'Alsace.
GR 5 Vosges, Ballon d'Alsace - Fesches-le-Châtel is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.
GR 5 Vosges, Ballon d'Alsace - Fesches-le-Châtel is maintained and managed by Club Vosgien.