GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace
Haut-Rhin, France
Point-to-point trail in Haut-Rhin, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 144.9 mi (233.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 27,530 ft (8,391 m)
- Est. Time
- 60 hr 40 min
- High point
- 4,610 ft (1,405 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter: Abri du Col entre les 2 Donons 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from start
- Shelter: Abri sous roche dit "À la Marelle" 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Sommet et musée du Donon 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Temple du Donon 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Emplacement de l'ancien temple circulaire 1.8 mi (3 km) from start
- Attraction: Citerne des eaux pluviales 1.8 mi (3 km) from start
- Attraction: Copies de 8 stèles votives 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Attraction: Chemin des Sarrasins 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Escaliers de l'Empereur 2 mi (3.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Plaque commémorative ancien « camp de sécurité » de Schirmeck-La Broque 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Visitor center: Office de Tourisme de la vallée de la Bruche 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from start
- Peak: Côte du Château 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from start
- Drinking water: Fontaine Léopold 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Mémorial aux Martyrs et Héros de la Déportation 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Spring: Source du Diable 14.3 mi (23 km) from start
- Spring 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from start
- Spring: Source de l'Andlau 20.1 mi (32.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cascade de l'Andlau 21.6 mi (34.7 km) from start
- Campsite: Camping Municipal du Herrenhaus 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from start
- Visitor center: office du tourisme 23.5 mi (37.9 km) from start
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Questions about GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace
How long is GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace?
GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace is 144.9 mi (233.2 km) long. Most people take about 60 hr 40 min. It climbs 27,530 ft (8,391 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,610 ft (1,405 m).
How hard is GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace?
Parking at the start. 9 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace?
Drinking water on the way at 7 mi (11.2 km), 11.4 mi (18.4 km), 44.2 mi (71.1 km), 53 mi (85.3 km). Toilets: 12.8 mi (20.7 km), 23.5 mi (37.8 km), 37.2 mi (59.9 km). 10 springs (treat before drinking).
Is GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace shaded?
Mostly shaded (78% under trees).
What can you do on GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace?
10 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for GR 5 Vosges, Le Donon - Ballon d'Alsace?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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