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Col du Platzerwasel from Munster

Munster, FranceRoad

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.

16 km
Distance
804 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Sommet du col du Platzerwasel.
Photo: Sapin88 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Elevation profile

Total ascent
804 m
Distance
16 km
Elevation (m)02004006008001,0001,2001,4000 km5 km10 km16 kmHighest point1,189 m at 15.6 kmStart0 kmFinish16 km

Route overview

Cyclists prepared for a short but steep climb with over 800 m of elevation gain in under 16 km.

A 15.6 km climb from Munster to Col du Platzerwasel in France gaining 804 m elevation.

The ride starts in Munster at 385 m and ascends steadily to 1189 m at Col du Platzerwasel over 15.6 km. The route features a significant climb starting at 6.6 km: a 9 km ascent with 705 m gain, averaging 7.8% gradient and maxing at 16.4%. The profile is predominantly climbing for 83% of the distance, especially in the second half after the first 6.6 km, including 7.1 km over 5% and 4.7 km exceeding 8%.

Highlights

  • Col du Platzerwasel at 1189 m
  • Long climb of 9 km from km 6.6
  • Max gradient of 16.4%
  • Ride starts and ends in Munster

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Munster climb6.6 km9 km705 m7.8 %16.4 %1189 m

High point 1189 m at 15.6 km; low point 385 m.

Munster climb · starts at 6.6 km

9 km at 7.8% · 705 m
50060070080090010001100ELEVATION (M)12%8.8%8.4%8.1%8.0%7.2%9.6%0 km123456788.9 kmDISTANCE (KM)Munster climb · 1,189 mSTEEPEST 12.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
59% main road · 15% quiet street · 13% minor road · 6% cycle path
Main roads
9.2 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
6.4 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Cycle paths
1 km on cycle paths or roads with a cycle lane
Main roads used
D 27 (6 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
83% climbing · 1% descending · 16% flat
Steep sections
7.1 km over 5% · 4.7 km over 8% · 1.6 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 kmDrinking water · on the route
  2. 0 kmWerey MX · bike shop · 280 m off route
  3. 0.2 kmToilets · 50 m off route
  4. 0.3 kmBlé et Tradition · bakery · on the route
  5. 0.3 kmPharmacie de la Grand'Rue · pharmacy · on the route
  6. 0.5 kmU Express · supermarket · 180 m off route
  7. 3.2 kmDrinking water · 230 m off route
  8. 6.6 kmProxi · convenience store · on the route
  9. 6.6 kmFontaine · drinking water · 60 m off route
  10. 6.8 kmLe fournil de la grande vallée · bakery · on the route
  11. 9.8 kmFontaine · drinking water · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 4.7 km — Muhlbach-sur-Munster (station), on the route

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

Worth a stop

  • 0 km — Ancienne Abbaye Saint-Gregoire (ruins)

At the start

  • Salon de The Gilg · café · 100 m
  • Meyer · café · 20 m
  • Gilg · patisserie · 100 m
  • Le Fournil du Marché · bakery · 60 m
  • Christian Heinrich · bakery · 150 m

Stay after this ride

  • Chalet du ski club de Colmar · guest house · 1.9 km from the finish
  • La Source · hostel · 3.0 km from the finish
  • Camping Imberg · campsite · 3.2 km from the finish
  • Maison d’hôtes du Landersbach · hotel · 3.9 km from the finish
  • Camping du Langenwasen · campsite · 2.4 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 07 min

Know before you go

  • 9.2 km on main roads without cycle lanes
  • 6.4 km on roads with speed limits of 80 km/h or more
  • Longest stretch without café, shop, or water is 5.8 km from km 9.8 to 15.6
  • Gravel or unpaved for 3% of the route

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

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