Col du Platzerwasel

Vosges, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col du Platzerwasel

from Metzeral

CAT 1

Distance

10.3km

Elevation

713m

Avg %

6.9%

Max %

13.9%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col du Platzerwasel is a Category 1 ascent in the Vosges, France, topping out at 1 183 m. From Metzeral it rises 10.3 km at 6.9% average — 713 m of ascent, steepening to 13.9%. The steepest kilometre averages 12.7%, around km 9.4. The approach is profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 5.1. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.