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Feldberg (Black Forest) from Kirchzarten

Kirchzarten, GermanyRoad

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.

15 km
Distance
886 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
886 m
Distance
15 km
Elevation (m)02505007501,0001,2501,5000 km5 km10 km15 kmHighest point1,277 m at 14.6 kmStart0 kmFinish15 km

Route overview

Suitable for riders prepared for a 14.6 km climb gaining 886 m elevation.

14.6 km climb to Feldberg from Kirchzarten in Germany's Black Forest with 886 m elevation gain.

The route starts in Kirchzarten at 390 m and ascends 886 m over 14.6 km to reach 1276 m near Feldberg. It passes through Oberried at 3.2 km, Zastler-Siedlung at 4.1 km, Zastler at 6.1 km, and Hinteres Zastler at 7.5 km before finishing near Feldberg peak at 14.6 km. The main climb of 12.9 km begins at 1.7 km, averages 6.7% gradient and reaches a maximum of 12%. The surface is predominantly paved (92%) with 8% gravel or unpaved. The ride mainly follows minor roads (41%), quiet streets (30%), paths (12%), tracks (10%), and a short 1 km section of road with cycle lane. The K 4960 is the longest named road section ridden for 4.2 km. Climbing accounts for 92% of the route with 7.2 km over 5%, 5.7 km over 8%, and 2.6 km steeper than 10%. At the start in Kirchzarten there are several bakeries, cafés, supermarkets, and a bike shop. Water is available at several points along the route including Narrenbrunnen at the start and at 6.1, 9.4, and 14.4 km. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 3.2 km from 11.2 to 14.4 km. The finish near Zastler Hütte has a restaurant and drinking water nearby. A bail out point is available at the start in Kirchzarten with a station 699 m off route.

Highlights

  • Climb starting near Kirchzarten
  • Peaks near route: Köpfle, Feldberg, Baldenweger Buck
  • Longest named road K 4960 for 4.2 km
  • Zastler Hütte restaurant near finish

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Oberried 3.2 km
  2. Zastler-Siedlung 4.1 km
  3. Zastler 6.1 km
  4. Hinteres Zastler 7.5 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Feldberg1.7 km12.9 km863 m6.7 %12 %1276 m

High point 1276 m at 14.6 km; low point 390 m. Passes beneath Köpfle, Feldberg, Baldenweger Buck.

Feldberg · starts at 1.7 km

12.8 km at 6.7% · 863 m
500600700800900100011001200ELEVATION (M)4.2%4.5%5.9%10%9.6%11%9.3%9.5%11%0 km12345678910111212.8 kmDISTANCE (KM)Feldberg · 1,273 mSTEEPEST 11.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
41% minor road · 30% quiet street · 12% path · 10% track
Cycle paths
1 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
K 4960 (4 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
92% climbing · 1% descending · 7% flat
Steep sections
7.2 km over 5% · 5.7 km over 8% · 2.6 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0 kmBeckesepp · bakery · 110 m off route
  2. 0 kmNarrenbrunnen · drinking water · 140 m off route
  3. 0 kmToilets · 190 m off route
  4. 0 kmFahrrad Wunderle · bike shop · 300 m off route
  5. 2.9 kmBeckesepp · supermarket · 40 m off route
  6. 3.2 kmKloster Apotheke · pharmacy · 50 m off route
  7. 6.1 kmDrinking water · on the route
  8. 9.4 kmDrinking water · on the route
  9. 11.1 kmToilets · 90 m off route
  10. 14.4 kmZastler Hütte · restaurant · 40 m off route
  11. 14.4 kmDrinking water · 50 m off route

Need to bail out?

  • 0 km — Kirchzarten (station), 700 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 0.2 km — Dreisambad (attraction)

At the start

  • Beckesepp · bakery · 110 m
  • Reiß-Beck · café · 140 m
  • EDEKA Beckesepp · supermarket · 110 m
  • Bäckerei Steimle · bakery · 160 m
  • Café Americano · café · 160 m

At the finish

  • Zastler Hütte · restaurant · 160 m

Stay after this ride

  • Naturfreundehaus Feldberg · hostel · 550 m from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 03 min

Know before you go

  • Longest stretch without café, shop or water is 3.2 km from 11.2 to 14.4 km

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