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red-white Regional network GR5 · REL 15539684

Route GR5

27,2 km from Belfort to Ballon d’Alsace through alpine terrain and mountains.

Belfort Ballon d’Alsace linear
27,2km Distance
multi-day Climb · estimate
moderate Difficulty · estimate
linear Shape
24 views
01 · Character of the route

Is this one for you?

Alpine Terrain Mountains Urban Area Summit Castle or ruins Quiet area Uncrowded

compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer

02 · The story

What makes this route special

GR5 Belfort - Wissgrut vers Ballon d’Alsace

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03 · 20 points along the route

What will you encounter?

13× monument summit castle
Emmanuel Bloch monument · on the route 27,2 km 100%
Hermance Bloch monument · on the route 27,2 km 100%
Ici est né monument · on the route 27,2 km 100%
Grand Roche summit · 54 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Aux poilus de la Grande Guerre monument · 60 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Charnier de Bellevue monument · 84 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Mont Rouchon summit · 88 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Claude-Jacques Lecourbe monument · 119 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Monument des Trois Sièges monument · 128 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Piton d'Éloie summit · 164 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Bernard Braun monument · 172 m off route 27,2 km 100%
La Pierre Écrite summit · 179 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Madeleine 'Mado' Blum monument · 181 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Janine Blum monument · 181 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Chaja Gerszenfisz née Bermann monument · 184 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Joseph Gerszenfisz monument · 184 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Jacob Gerszenfisz monument · 184 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Citadelle de Belfort castle · 193 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Piton Lagace summit · 195 m off route 27,2 km 100%
Porte de Brisach castle · 198 m off route 27,2 km 100%
· Elevation profile

How tough is this route?

0 km 13,6 km 27,2 km
04 · Landmarks

Steady waypoints

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Quarter of the way
Halfway
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Finish
05 · Intersecting routes

Where you meet other trails

06 · From the trail

Through the eyes of hikers

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What hikers experienced

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08 · Before you go

Answers to common questions

Route #284521 is 27.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Route #284521 takes approximately 6h 47min to complete.
No, Route #284521 is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Belfort to Ballon d’Alsace. Plan ahead for return transport.
Route #284521 starts at Belfort.
Route #284521 is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Route #284521 is maintained and managed by Club Vosgien.
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