Col de la Schlucht from Munster

Route overview

This ride suits cyclists looking for a challenging 13 km climb with substantial elevation gain and mixed surfaces.

A 12.9 km climb from Munster to Col de la Schlucht, gaining 758 m on mixed surfaces including main roads and tracks.

The route starts in Munster at 385 m and climbs steadily for 12.4 km to reach the Col de la Schlucht at 1,142 m, gaining 752 m with an average gradient of 6.1% and a maximum of 12.9%. The first challenging portion begins just after 0.3 km and the climb features 7.8 km over 5%, including 3.7 km above 8% and 1.6 km above 10% gradient. The climb is predominantly uphill, with 98% climbing. The road surface is mostly paved (84%) but includes 16% gravel or unpaved sections. The route consists of 6 km on main roads, 4.3 km on tracks, 1.8 km on quiet streets and 0.7 km on paths. The main road section includes 6 km without a cycle lane, mainly along the D 417 road for 5.9 km. The longest stretch without cafe, shop or water is a 5.9 km section from 4.8 km to 10.7 km. At the start in Munster there are cafes, bakeries, and a patisserie available. Water can be found at the start, at 4.8 km, and near the finish at 12.5 km. Facilities like toilets are present at 0.2 km and near the summit at 12.8 km. A supermarket is available at 0.6 km, and a petrol station at 2 km. There are bailouts available back to Munster at 0 km.

Highlights

• Col de la Schlucht summit at 1142 m
• The climb averages 6.1% over 12.4 km
• Longest café-free stretch of 5.9 km
• Route includes 16% gravel and unpaved sections

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

55 min

Best months

May to Sep — daily highs of 18–25 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 6 km on main roads without cycle lanes
• 5.9 km longest stretch without café, shop or water
• 16% of route on gravel or unpaved surfaces

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