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Lac Blanc – Col de la Schlucht loop from Gérardmer

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Lac Blanc – Col de la Schlucht loop from Gérardmer

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Lac Blanc – Col de la Schlucht loop from Gérardmer

05:52

82.9km

1,640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.79 km

Réserve biologique dirigée de la Tourbière du Col du Surceneux

Nature Reserve

34.8 km

Louchpach Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

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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39.3 km

Lac Blanc

Highlight • Lake

Large mountain lake with parking lot and adjoining restaurant. As with many other mountain lakes in this region, swimming is prohibited, but fishing is permitted with a fishing license.

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48.5 km

Wettstein Pass 880 m

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col du Wettstein (880 m) is a historic mountain pass in the Vosges Mountains, located between Orbey and Soultzeren, and is a gateway to some of the most beautiful hiking and cycling routes in the Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park. The climb from Soultzeren is 6.8 km long with an average gradient of 5.5%, and offers a peaceful, green setting with beautiful views over the valley. At the summit you will find the Wettstein French Military Cemetery, an impressive memorial to those who fell in the First World War.

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48.5 km

Wettstein Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

The Col de Wettstein offers a very beautiful panorama over the great crests of the Vosges massif.

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60.0 km

Col de la Schlucht

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Col de la Schlucht is one of the most famous passes in the Vosges Mountains and lies at an altitude of 1,139 meters above sea level. In winter, it's a popular winter sports center with ski lifts. In summer, it's a great destination for day trips and a starting point for hikes. There's a summer toboggan run right next to the pass, as well as a restaurant/brasserie with a terrace. Parking is plentiful, though it can get tight in winter.

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70.6 km

La Roche du Diable Rock Arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Rock tunnel and view of the lakes in the valley. A small art studio is there, but had to when I was there

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75.1 km

Lake Longemer

Highlight • Lake

Best swimming in the Vosges! Parking, sunbathing area, public toilets, beach volleyball court - all for free. And clean. Fantastically located reservoir with the best water quality.

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82.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.9 km

22.8 km

10.1 km

4.99 km

501 m

388 m

315 m

Surfaces

78.8 km

2.11 km

1.42 km

388 m

282 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,140 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

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Lac Blanc – Col de la Schlucht loop from Gérardmer

Louchpach Pass

Lac Blanc

Wettstein Pass 880 m

Wettstein Pass

Col de la Schlucht

La Roche du Diable Rock Arch

Lake Longemer

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