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Louchpach Pass

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Louchpach Pass

Recommended by 73 cyclists out of 74

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Please check local regulations for: Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

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    1. Lac Blanc – Col du Wettstein 880m loop from Saint-Gilles Lycée Haut-Rhin

    77.1km

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    May 25, 2025

    The Col du Louchpach (978 m) is a lesser-known but charming mountain pass in the Vosges, located along the Route des Crêtes. The climb is relatively short but tough, and leads through a quiet, wooded area with little traffic – ideal for cyclists who want to avoid the crowds of the larger cols. The pass forms a beautiful connection between the Meurthe and Weiss valleys and is often part of longer tours towards Lac Blanc or the Col du Calvaire. The ascent via the Rudlin road is particularly atmospheric: narrow, shady and with an authentic mountain feel.

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      March 7, 2021

      Small Vosges pass on the Vosges ridge road.
      More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Route_des_Cr%C3%AAtes_(Vogesen) and quaeldich.de/paesse/col-du-louchpach

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        November 12, 2023

        beautiful driveway from Rudlin. However, there are better places to stop.

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          November 22, 2022

          During the tourist season, opt for the ascent via the small Rudlin forest road.

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            February 20, 2022

            I really liked this tour:
            Hohneck, St Martin 2019_07_13 Vosges Tour 2019 E03
            komoot.de/tour/78701382

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              Location: Plainfaing, Sankt Didel, Great East, France

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