Col de Breitfirst from Le Markstein

Col de Breitfirst can be cycled from 3 sides. Col de Breitfirst from Col du Hahnenbrunnen is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Col de Breitfirst from Col du Platzerwasel & Col de Breitfirst from Le Markstein.

You don't need special gearing for Col de Breitfirst from Le Markstein. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Col de Breitfirst from Le Markstein falls into the 5th category. With good fitness, you can ride it up with speed and power. If you have less training, shift down and climb smoothly.

Col de Breitfirst from Le Markstein is 4 km long.

The average gradient of Col de Breitfirst from Le Markstein is 2.6%.

Col de Breitfirst from Le Markstein has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.8%.

The summit of Col de Breitfirst from Le Markstein is at 1278 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:34:29 to climb Col de Breitfirst from Le Markstein. At 11 km/h the time is 00:21:56, and at 15 km/h 00:16:05. For the fastest cyclists, 00:12:42 is an achievable time.

Col de Breitfirst from Le Markstein is located in the region Upper Rhine in France.