Lac Blanc – Col de la Schlucht loop from Metzeral

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Lac Blanc – Col de la Schlucht loop from Metzeral

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Lac Blanc – Col de la Schlucht loop from Metzeral

05:03

69.1km

1,330m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 59.1 km for 614 m

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

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Train Station

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5.00 km

Luttenbach near Munster

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The whole valley down to Munster is worth a ride.

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22.6 km

Lac Blanc

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Large mountain lake with parking lot and adjoining restaurant. As with many other mountain lakes in this region, swimming is prohibited, but fishing is permitted with a fishing license.

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33.0 km

Gazon du Faing

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36.6 km

Col de la Schlucht

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The Col de la Schlucht is one of the most famous passes in the Vosges Mountains and lies at an altitude of 1,139 meters above sea level. In winter, it's …

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42.7 km

Lake de la Lande

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Very pretty lake near Bresse, located at an altitude of 1060m. It is an artificial lake with a hydroelectric dam.

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47.3 km

View of Lac de Kruth

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This view is even more beautiful if you have climbed via the Col de Bramont to the col du Rodenbach. So recognizable.

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47.3 km

La route des crêtes

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The Route des Crêtes (the D430 near Rothenbach) is one of the most beautiful ridge routes in Europe. The road was originally built in 1914 by the French army to …

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48.9 km

The ridge road

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Famous in the Vosges, the Route des Crêtes allows you to travel through the high points of the massif, from Lac Blanc to Grand Ballon via Hohneck. Here, the peaks …

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