Road · France
Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg from Kintzheim
A mountainous 8 km road cycling route from Kintzheim through Schaflager, with 519 m of climbing over the Kintzheim climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 7.8 km
- Elevation gain
- 519 m
- Riding time
- 33 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Oct
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Kintzheim
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 519 m
- 8 km
Route description
- Kintzheim
- Kintzheim climb
- Schaflager
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).
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Kintzheim climb (7.7 km at 6.8 %).
- Tops out at 726 m, 7.7 km in.
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
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintzheim climb | 0 km | 7.7 km · 518 m · 6.8 % · max 13.2 % | 7.7 km · 518 m · 6.8 % | 726 m |
Kintzheim climb · full ascent, starts at 0 km
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%
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
