Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg from Kintzheim

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a short but steep climb with varied road surfaces.

7.8 km climb to Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg from Kintzheim with 519 m ascent on mostly paved roads.

This route starts in Kintzheim at 207 m elevation and climbs steadily for 7.7 km, gaining 518 m to reach 726 m at its highest point near Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg. The average gradient is 6.8%, with the steepest segment hitting 13.2% and a short 500 m section reaching 17.5% gradient right at the start. The road surface is mostly paved (86%) with around 14% gravel or unpaved sections. The route includes 4 km on main roads without cycle lanes, mostly riding on D 159 for 5.4 km. Road types include main roads (51%), minor roads (32%), and some path segments (10%). Along the ride, there are bakery and kiosk options near the start at 0.2 km, and a café close to the finish at 7.8 km. There is a stretch of 2.8 km without any café, shop or water between km 5 and the finish. Toilets are available near the start and the finish, and drinking water can be found at 0.5 km and a spring at 5 km. Stops of interest near the route include Volerie des Aigles at 1 km, Koepfel peak at 4.2 km, and the Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg at the top (7.8 km).

Highlights

• Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg at 726 m
• Climb averages 6.8% over 7.7 km
• Koepfel peak near 4.2 km
• Volerie des Aigles attraction at 1 km

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

33 min

Best months

Jun to Oct — daily highs of 16–26 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 4 km on main roads without cycle lanes
• 2.8 km no café, shop or water between km 5 and 7.8
• Steepest 500 m at start with 17.5% gradient
• 14% gravel or unpaved surface

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