Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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10.7 km

Kandel Ascent

Highlight • Climb

The climb from Waldkirch to the 1,204-meter-high Kandelsattel not only offers a respectable height difference of a good 900 meters, but the route also offers an almost Alpine flair with …

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11.5 km

Kandel Serpentines

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One of the sporting highlights in the Black Forest is the north-west ascent to the Kandel from Waldkirch. Here you climb almost 1,000 meters over a distance of 12 kilometers. …

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13.8 km

Gaisfelsenhütte

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The Gaisfelsenhütte (Gaisfelsen Hut) is located near the Gaisfelsen rock formation on the L186 access road to the Kandelberg mountain, at an altitude of 780 meters below the Kandel summit. …

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15.4 km

Kandel Pass

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The Kandel offers an ascent of quite alpine quality with the starting point in Waldkirch. A good 900 meters in altitude and up to 13% incline on a narrow mountain …

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15.9 km

Kandel Ascent and Descent

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The approach from the direction of Glottertal / St.Peter on the Kandel is the less beautiful variant, the approach from Waldkirch is clearly recommended. This has an almost alpine flair …

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23.8 km

Glotter Valley

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A descent through Glottertal is always worthwhile. The asphalt is good and you can just let it run and enjoy.

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31.2 km

Vineyards above Glottertal

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The vineyards in the Glottertal, which lie above the village, are somewhat unusual for the Black Forest, but are therefore all the more interesting.

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32.2 km

Glotter Valley

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Probably the most famous valley in the area but not necessarily the most beautiful. In the lower part it is still quite flat towards St. Peter and then becomes a …

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47.0 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.5 km

4.15 km

1.51 km

541 m

238 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

4.02 km

923 m

186 m

< 100 m

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