Hundsruck Pass – Thann Church loop from Vieux-Thann

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Hundsruck Pass – Thann Church loop from Vieux-Thann

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Hundsruck Pass – Thann Church loop from Vieux-Thann

04:16

59.8km

1,150m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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19.7 km

Col du Schirm

Mountain Pass

24.5 km

Hundsruck Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Hundstruck Pass rises to 748 meters.

From the Thur valley, the ascent extends over 6 kilometers, with an average gradient of 6.5%.

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34.0 km

Thann Minster

Highlight • Religious Site

The small Alsatian town of Thann was first mentioned in documents in 1290 (city charter 1360). Three years earlier, however, a church was mentioned that was dedicated to Saint Theobald …

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34.1 km

Saint-Thiébaut Collegiate Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Gothic church in Thann, also Münster zu Thann, is well worth seeing.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCnster_zu_Thann

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57.3 km

View of Thann from the bridge over the Thur

Highlight • Viewpoint

A small town in the Vosges with a beautiful Gothic cathedral.

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57.7 km

Through the vineyards along the Thur

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Nice bike path along the vineyard north of Thann an der Thur.
It is the southernmost wine region in Alsace.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangen_(Weinlage)

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58.8 km

Thann's sloping vineyards are famous for their south-facing orientation with slopes that can reach 45°, offering spectacular and dizzying landscapes. These hillsides, located between 350 and 450 meters above sea …

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End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.1 km

9.05 km

5.96 km

324 m

163 m

117 m

116 m

Surfaces

52.1 km

6.43 km

645 m

324 m

253 m

Elevation

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Highest point (750 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

15°C

7°C

14 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

July 30, 2024,Col du Hundsruck 🚴🚴‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️

A truly impressive experience. The route initially leads along the Thur on wonderful cycle paths. At Bitschwiller it then goes steeply uphill, up to 11% gradient. And because we are ambitious, we only set the eco mode. 6 km at the limit was great fun. Going down through fast serpentines on perfect asphalt was also a wonderful feeling. We continue …

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