Col du Grand Ballon

The Grand Ballon or Great Belchen is the highest mountain in the Vosges, located 25 kilometres northwest of , France. It is also the highest point of the Grand-Est French region.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: Storkenkopf and Sudelkopf.

Peak
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The is the second-highest summit of the Vosges Mountains.

Peak
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is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Linthal.

Village
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is a commune in the department in in north-eastern .

Col du Grand Ballon

Latitude
47.9037° or 47° 54′ 13″ north
Longitude
7.1033° or 7° 6′ 12″ east
Elevation
1,343 metres (4,406 feet)
Open location code
8FV9W433+F8
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1635527496
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­saddle
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Satellite Map

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Haag and Belchenkopfwand.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Chalet Hôtel Du Grand Ballon and Aire de camping-car du Grand Ballon.

Grand Est: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Strasbourg and Reims.

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