Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg from Kintzheim
- 8 km
- 519 m
- Easy
- Paved
Elevation profile
- 519 m
- 8 km
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
Along the route
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kintzheim climb | 0 km | 7.7 km | 518 m | 6.8 % | 13.2 % | 726 m |
Kintzheim climb · starts at 0 km
What this ride is like
- Roads
- 51% main road · 32% minor road · 10% path
- Main roads
- 4 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
- Main roads used
- D 159 (5 km)
- Surface
- 86% paved · 14% gravel or unpaved
- Gradient
- 99% climbing · 1% descending · 0% flat
- Steep sections
- 6.7 km over 5% · 1.8 km over 8% · 0.7 km over 10% · steepest 500 m averages 17.5% at 0 km
Along the way
Food, water and shops
- 0.2 kmBoulangerie Brunstein · bakery · 110 m off route
- 0.2 kmBrunstein · kiosk · 110 m off route
- 0.3 kmToilets · on the route
- 0.5 kmDrinking water · on the route
- 5 kmSpring · 220 m off route
- 7.8 kmLe 757 Le Pavillon · café · 160 m off route
- 7.8 kmToilets · 50 m off route
Worth a stop
- 1 km — Volerie des Aigles (attraction)
- 4.2 km — Koepfel (peak, 503 m)
- 7.8 km — Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg (castle)
At the start
- Boulangerie Brunstein · bakery · 160 m
- S'Hisle Winstub · restaurant · 80 m
- Chez Jenny · restaurant · 110 m
- Brunstein · kiosk · 160 m
At the finish
- Le 757 Le Pavillon · café · 160 m
- Le 757 Le Restaurant · restaurant · 110 m
- L’Orée du Château · restaurant · 820 m
Stay after this ride
- Domaine du Haut-Koenigsbourg · hotel · 360 m from the finish
- Hôtel Val-Vignes · hotel · 2.4 km from the finish
- Le Parc **** · hotel · 2.5 km from the finish
- Auberge de Kirshberg · hotel · 2.9 km from the finish
- Domaine François Bléger · guest house · 2.6 km from the finish
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 33 min
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