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

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1. Lake Longemer – Lake Retournemer loop from Ban-sur-Meurthe-Clefcy

66.2km

04:33

1,090m

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2. White Lake – Louchpach Pass loop from Kaysersberg

51.5km

03:42

1,090m

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

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3. Lake Longemer – Louchpach Pass loop from Gérardmer

58.4km

04:00

1,010m

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

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Elevation 1,000 m

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Location: Plainfaing, Sankt Didel, Great East, France

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1. Lake Longemer – Lake Retournemer loop from Ban-sur-Meurthe-Clefcy

2. White Lake – Louchpach Pass loop from Kaysersberg

3. Lake Longemer – Louchpach Pass loop from Gérardmer

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