Markstein-Grand Ballon
About Markstein-Grand Ballon
A rugged Vosges ridge retreat where cyclists and hikers chase panoramic views across the Rhine Valley to the distant Swiss Alps.
Highlights
- High-altitude cycling
- Panoramic ridge trails
- Traditional farmhouse inns
- Winter snowshoeing
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1155m
- Lakes nearby: 12
- MTB trails: 731km
- Mountain huts: 23
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Markstein-Grand Ballon
- Today: 10 to 16 °C, rain showers, 1 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3596 m (3410 to 3730 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 10 / 16 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 9 / 15 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 9 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 11 / 16 °C | rain showers | dry | 1 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 9 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 8 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 8 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 11 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 8 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 7 / 12 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 5 / 10 °C | drizzle | dry | 6 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 4 / 12 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
Things to do in Markstein-Grand Ballon
Hikes nearby - Markstein-Grand Ballon (5)
5 curated hiking trails around Markstein-Grand Ballon, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Tour de Ventron
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Boucle du Karsprung
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A la recherche du chaudron de Diable
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Cascade de l’Erzenbach
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Autour de Mollau (parcours expo photo)
Mountain biking near Markstein-Grand Ballon
- A l'assaut du Petit Ballon
- Mittlach -Schnepfenried
- Liaison La Bresse - Cornimont - Ventron
- Sentier Émile Hertzog
- Kapitaenstressle
Getting to Markstein-Grand Ballon
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL), 49 km away, about 1h55 by road
- Basel: 2h02 by car, 74 km
- Strasbourg: 2h31 by car, 122 km
- Zürich: 3h02 by car, 157 km
- Luzern: 3h06 by car, 170 km
- Biel/Bienne: 3h07 by car, 168 km
- Bern: 3h08 by car, 169 km
Where to stay in Markstein-Grand Ballon
24 places to stay for a night on 2026-10-02, from 69 EUR per night, median 134 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Markstein-Grand Ballon page.