Record SL-447810 · Wikidata Q1397720
Grand Ballon
Great Belchen
No list classifications
Elevation
1,424
m
4,672 ft
Prominence
1,081 m
Isolation
67.3 km
Coordinates
47.9008° N,
7.0984° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Grand Ballon (French pronunciation: [ɡʁɑ̃ balɔ̃]) or Great Belchen (German: Großer Belchen [ˌɡʁoːsɐ ˈbɛlçn̩]; Alsatian: Grosser Belchen) is the highest mountain of the Vosges, located 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Mulhouse, France. It is also the highest point of the Grand-Est French region.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sattefels | 1,169 m | SW 213° | 0.8 km |
| Storkenkopf | 1,366 m | W 290° | 1.3 km |
| Rennenbachfels | 1,068 m | SW 210° | 1.3 km |
| Judenhut | 1,250 m | NE 49° | 1.6 km |
| Bessayfels | 1,044 m | W 255° | 2.4 km |
| Lochbochkopf | 981 m | E 76° | 2.7 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace | nwn | 468.1 km | — |
| Circuit Panoramique Sittler | lwn | 3.1 km | — |
| Circuit du Sommet | lwn | 2.2 km | — |