Le Markstein from Guebwiller
- 23 km
- 921 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 921 m
- 23 km
Route overview
This ride suits cyclists able to handle a sustained 19 km climb with 921 m of elevation gain.
A 23.3 km ride in France from Guebwiller with 921 m of climbing to Le Markstein.
This point-to-point route starts in Guebwiller at 299 m elevation and climbs 921 m over 23.3 km to reach its high point of 1188 m near Le Markstein. The main climb begins around km 3.5, extending 19.1 km at an average gradient of 4.4% with sections up to 9.7%. The surface is mostly paved (96%), with a small portion of gravel or unpaved (3%). The route mainly follows the D 430 for 13.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes, also including quiet streets (24%), a cycle path (11%), minor road, and track. Of the fast roads, 12.5 km have speed limits of 80 km/h or more. The climbing covers 80% of the route, with 8.5 km steeper than 5% and 2.3 km over 8% gradient. Facilities at the start include several bakeries, a supermarket, café, and greengrocer. Food and drink options off-route include a bakery at 2.1 km, a restaurant at 6.6 km, and a café close to the finish at 22.9 km. Water is available both at km 0 and 7.8 km. There is no café, shop, or water for 14.2 km from 7.9 km to 22.1 km, so provision before this stretch is advised. Other amenities include repair stands, a petrol station, toilets, and a castle near km 11.1 worth a stop. At the finish there are cafés and restaurants.
Highlights
- Climb starts at 3.5 km with 840 m gain
- Steepest gradient up to 9.7%
- Longest main road section on D 430 (13.3 km)
- No café or shop for 14.2 km after 7.9 km
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Markstein | 3.5 km | 19.1 km | 840 m | 4.4 % | 9.7 % | 1188 m |
Le Markstein · starts at 3.5 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 57% main road · 24% quiet street · 11% cycle path · 4% minor road
- Main roads
- 13.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Fast roads
- 12.5 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
- Cycle paths
- 2.6 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
- Main roads used
- D 430 (13 km)
- Surface
- Paved throughout
- Gradient
- 80% climbing · 6% descending · 14% flat
- Steep sections
- 8.5 km over 5% · 2.3 km over 8% · 0.3 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 21.2% at 0 km
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0 kmDrinking water · 40 m off route
- 0.1 kmToilets · 60 m off route
- 0.2 kmCarrefour Market · supermarket · on the route
- 0.3 kmPharmacie Saint-Léger · pharmacy · on the route
- 0.5 kmAtelier Roue Pet' · repair stand · 180 m off route
- 0.8 kmStation U Express · petrol station · 190 m off route
- 2.1 kmFabio Pain · bakery · on the route
- 5.3 kmToilets · on the route
- 5.8 kmRipailles des Chaumes · general store · 170 m off route
- 6.6 kmRestaurant A la Truite · restaurant · on the route
- 7.8 kmDrinking water · 110 m off route
- 22.5 kmToilets · on the route
- 22.9 kmLa Bulle · café · 120 m off route
Worth a stop
- 11.1 km — Huserschloss (castle)
At the start
- Pâtisserie Helfter · café · 20 m
- Maison Perrin · bakery · 210 m
- La Panetière · bakery · 320 m
- Carrefour Market · supermarket · 200 m
- Le petit marché de Guebwiller · greengrocer · 120 m
At the finish
- La Bulle · café · 160 m
- Hôtel Wolf · restaurant · 220 m
- 1183 table de caractère · restaurant · 480 m
Stay after this ride
- Chalet Refuge des Amis des Vosges de Wittelsheim Graffenwald · hostel · 670 m from the finish
- Chalet Saint-Antoine · hostel · 1.2 km from the finish
- Chalet du Treh · hostel · 1.7 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 1 h 40 min
- Jul to Sep — daily highs of 21–26 °C in those months
Know before you go
- 13.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane
- 12.5 km on roads with 80 km/h speed limits
- 3% gravel or unpaved surface
- No café, shop or water for 14.2 km from 7.9 km to 22.1 km