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Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese

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Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese
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Difficulty points 393
Length 2.8 mi
Average gradient 8.4%
Steepest segment 15.7%
Total ascent 1263 ft

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Beautiful scenery
Hidden gem
2 hairpin turns
#54 toughest climb of Grand Est
#26 most elevation gain of Lower Rhine
#69 longest climb of Lower Rhine
#10 average steepest climb of Lower Rhine
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Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese is a climb in the region Palatinate Forest / Haardt. It is 2.8 mi long and bridges 1263 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 393. The top of the ascent is located at 1932 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

3.0 by ClmentA
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
The climb is steeper than on the other side and more interesting, but difficult to access as you have to cross a main road.... read more

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The climb is steeper than on the other side and more interesting, but difficult to access as you have to cross a main road.

Montée plus raide que l’autre versant et plus intéressante mais difficile d’accès car il faut traverser une départementale.

Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese
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To start, on the D1062, halfway towards Phillipsbourg, take the small forest road on the right (indicated by hiking signs).
The road is very quiet in the forest (more of a hiking atmosphere than a cycling one...). The surface is mediocre, with some gravel, tree branches and dead leaves.) It's not very annoying on the way up (especially as you don't go up fast). However, I would advise against this route on the way down (at least with a road bike): the slope is steep and therefore potentially slippery. It's much better to descend the eastern slope, which is less steep and the road is in much better condition.
The climb isn't long (18' climbing without forcing at 250W), but steep at first with 1.5km at 12％, followed by 1km at 8％. Then a downhill slope to the Col de la Liese. Then the final slope between 10 and 14％ to the Grand Wintersberg.
The route stops at the tower, located in the forest (no view).
Be careful on the descent to the Col de la Liese.

Pour le départ, sur la D1062, à mi-chemin vers Phillipsbourg, prendre la petite route forestière à droite (indiquée par des panonceaux de randonnée).
La route est très calme en forêt (ambiance randonnée plus que cycliste...). Le revêtement est médiocre avec quelques gravillons, branches d'arbres et feuilles mortes). Ce n'est pas très gênant à la montée (d'autant qu'on ne monte pas vite). Mais je vous déconseille cet itinéraire à la descente (du moins avec un vélo de route) : pente raide et donc potentiellement glissante. Il vaut nettement mieux descendre par le versant est, qui est moins raide avec une route en bien meilleur état.
La montée n'est pas longue (18' en montant sans forcer à 250W), mais raide au début avec 1,5 km à 12％, suivi de 1km à 8％. Replat ensuite jusqu'au col de la Liese. Puis dernière pente entre 10 et 14％ jusqu'au Grand Wintersberg.
La route s'arrête à la tour, située en forêt (aucune vue).
Méfiance dans la redescente jusqu'au col de la Liese.

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Climbing times

5 mph 00:34:18
7 mph 00:24:17
9 mph 00:18:55
12 mph 00:14:13

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Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese is 2.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese is 8.4%.

Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 15.7%.

The summit of Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese is at 1932 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 00:34:18 to climb Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese. At 7 mph the time is 00:24:17, and at 9 mph 00:18:55. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:13 is an achievable time.

Grand Wintersberg from Breitenwassen via Col du Riesthal & Col de la Liese is located in the region Lower Rhine in France.

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