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Le Markstein from Guebwiller

Guebwiller, FranceRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

23 km
Distance
921 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Le Markstein, Jungfrauenkopf mit Sommerrodelbahn
Photo: Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
921 m
Distance
23 km
02505007501,0001,250m0 km510152023 km1,189 m · highest, at 22.6 kmStartFinish

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

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Buhl 3 km
  2. Schweighouse 4.2 km
  3. Lautenbach 5.7 km
  4. Lautenbach-Zell 6.5 km
  5. Linthal 8.1 km
  6. Sengern 8.8 km

On the road

  • Pâtisserie Helfter (Café) 0 km
  • Pizza Idea (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Water 0 km
  • La Louve (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Chez Raphy - La Coupole (Restaurant) 0 km
  • Winstub Le Bratzala Chez Paulette (Restaurant) 0.2 km
  • Au Petit Gourmet (Restaurant) 0.3 km
  • La Taverne du Vigneron (Restaurant) 0.3 km
  • Le Meridien (Restaurant) 0.4 km
  • Water 0.6 km
  • Station U Express (Fuel station) 0.8 km
  • Pizzeria du Lac (Restaurant) 1.6 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Jungfrauenkopf3.5 km19.1 km840 m4.4 %9.7 %1188 m

High point 1188 m at 22.5 km; low point 299 m. Passes beneath Jungfrauenkopf.

Jungfrauenkopf · starts at 3.5 km

19 km at 4.4% · 840 m
4005006007008009001,0001,100m4.4%4.6%3.3%4.4%7.4%7.8%7.0%8.2%4.5%-2.5%7.1%7.0%7.1%1.6%0 km123456789101112131415161718.9 km1,188 msteepest 8.2%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 40 min
Best months
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

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.

2 photographs from the road

Photo: Raimond Spekking · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Photo: Pmau · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons