Cycling in Munster

Cycling from Munster offers mountain climbs to Col de la Schlucht and Col du Platzerwasel with significant elevation gain and gradients.

2
Routes: 29 km
In total: 16 km
Longest ride: 804 m
Most climbing

Rides in Munster

Road · From the map · France
Col de la Schlucht from Munster
Munster, France
13 km758 m ↑ModerateGPX
Added Aug 2026
Road · From the map · France
Col du Platzerwasel from Munster
Munster, France
16 km804 m ↑ModerateGPX
Added Aug 2026

Riding in Munster in numbers

Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.

High point: 1,189 m on Col du Platzerwasel from Munster
Climbs: 2 named climbs · 2 ascents of 500 m or more

When to ride in Munster

Typical conditions by month, 2015–2024 reanalysis. Bars run from the average daily low to high.

Best months: May to Sep.

5°0°J15

8°2°F12

11°3°M14

14°6°A13

18°10°M15

23°15°J16

25°16°J14

25°16°A12

20°12°S11

16°9°O12

10°4°N13

7°2°D13

BestFineHard goingRain days per month under each bar · typical wind 13 km/h from the SW

Cycling guide to Munster

Munster in France serves as the start for two notable mountain routes. The climb to Col de la Schlucht stretches 12.9 km passing through Stosswihr, Ampfersbach, and finishing at La Schlucht. It features a continuous ascent starting at 0.3 km, with an average gradient of 6.1% and peaks at 12.9%, reaching 1142 m in elevation. The second route ascends Col du Platzerwasel from Munster, covering 15.6 km and passing through multiple villages including Luttenbach-près-Munster and Sondernach. The major climb starts at 6.6 km and continues for 9 km with an average gradient of 7.8%, maximum 16.4%, and summits at 1189 m. Both climbs exhibit sustained elevation gain, offering challenging mountain cycling from Munster.

Terrain

The terrain is mountainous with two main climbs reaching over 1100 m. Gradients on the climbs range from moderate to steep with maximums of 12.9% and 16.4%. Elevation gain on the climbs is 752 m and 705 m respectively, reflecting sustained uphill sections.