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OSM map layer · LineString
48.00, 7.09 · rel 14072914
48.00, 7.09 · rel 14072914
Hiking route Metzeral – Petit Ballon
7,6 km from Metzeral to Petit Ballon through alpine terrain and mountains.
Metzeral
→
Petit Ballon
linear
7,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
views
1
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
1× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
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?
2× monument
4× summit
1× viewpoint
Monument aux Morts
monument ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Stèle du soldat Dunz
monument ·
213 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Le Steinberg
summit ·
322 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kegelritz
summit ·
322 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Ilienkopf
summit ·
346 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kuhfeil
viewpoint ·
453 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Petit Ballon
summit ·
on the route
7,6 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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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Route #72196 is 7.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Route #72196 takes approximately 1h 54min to complete.
No, Route #72196 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Metzeral to Petit Ballon. Plan ahead for return transport.
Route #72196 starts at Metzeral.
Route #72196 is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.
Route #72196 is maintained and managed by Club Vosgien.