Col du Hundsruck

Vosges, France

Gradient:

<4%

4–7%

7–10%

10–12%

>12%

Approach route

APPROACH ROUTES

Col du Hundsruck

from Bitschwiller-lès-Thann

CAT 2

Distance

6.3km

Elevation

393m

Avg %

6.2%

Max %

14.7%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col du Hundsruck

from Houppach

CAT 3

Distance

8.6km

Elevation

344m

Avg %

Max %

12.6%

<4%4–7%7–10%10–12%>12%

Col du Hundsruck is a Category 2 cycling climb in the Vosges, France, cresting at 748 m. Its hardest ascent, from Bitschwiller-lès-Thann, covers 6.3 km at 6.2% average, gaining 393 m, with ramps up to 14.7%. The steepest kilometre averages 11.3%, around km 2.5. It can also be climbed from Houppach (8.6 km at 4.0%): 2 measured approaches in all, each profiled kilometre-by-kilometre against Copernicus GLO-30 elevation data. On the Fiets scale it rates 2.5. Spring to autumn brings the steadiest riding, with snow possible in mid-winter.