Cycling in Kirchzarten
1 cycling route from Kirchzarten, Germany, 15 km, 15 km mapped in all, with up to 886 m of climbing in a day. Mountainous riding (59 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes. 1 named climb; the high point is 1,276 m on Feldberg (Black Forest) from Kirchzarten. Best months to ride: May to Sep.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 15 km
- Biggest day
- 886 m
- Terrain
- Mountainous
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Named climbs
- 1
- Best months
- May to Sep
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- High point
- 1,276 m on Feldberg (Black Forest) from Kirchzarten.
- Climbs
- 1 named climb · 1 ascent of 500 m or more.
Cycling guide to Kirchzarten
Kirchzarten offers a notable cycling route to Feldberg in the Black Forest, stretching 14.6 km and climbing 886 m. The route passes through Oberried, Zastler-Siedlung, Zastler, and Hinteres Zastler, providing access to mountainous terrain. With an ascent averaging 6.7% over nearly 13 km, it appeals to cyclists seeking sustained climbs. The route is predominantly paved, with 92% surfaced and 8% gravel or unpaved, incorporating a 1 km cycle path section.
Cyclists can also benefit from proximity to a railway station near the route, facilitating access. Services along the way are fairly frequent, with the longest stretch without them being 3.2 km. There are no main roads without cycle lanes along this path, offering better safety. While temperature and best months to ride are not specified, the route's elevation reaches up to 1276 m near the summit, making for varied terrain.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is predominantly mountainous with a major climb starting at 1.7 km that lasts 12.9 km with an average gradient of 6.7% and a maximum of 12%. The highest point of the route is at 1276 m. The surface is mainly paved, with a small portion of gravel or unpaved sections.