Porte de France – Pinot Bend loop from Bennwihr

Porte de France – Pinot Bend loop from Bennwihr

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Porte de France – Pinot Bend loop from Bennwihr

04:28

67.7km

1,070m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: September 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Parc naturel régional des Ballons des Vosges

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.02 km

La Fecht

Lake

9.96 km

Porte de France

Highlight • Restaurant

The southern city gate of Turckheim, also known as the Porte de Colmar or Niedertor, was built around 1330 and was the gateway for trade to Switzerland for centuries. Originally …

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23.6 km

Munster Centre Ville

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The wine festival is worth a visit

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23.6 km

Munster Protestant Church

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The Protestant church is one of Munster's landmarks.
It was built from 1867 to 1873 on the site of the old church, which had become too small.

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25.8 km

Luttenbach near Munster

Highlight • Settlement

The whole valley down to Munster is worth a ride.

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33.3 km

Pinot Bend

Highlight • Cycleway

Historic location of the Tour de France 2023

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34.0 km

Ferme Auberge Kahlenwasen!
Very nice staff, delicious cuisine, simple but lovingly furnished rooms with a unique and idyllic view. Evening walks to Petite Ballon and Le Steinberg with fantastic sunsets.

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35.2 km

Petit Ballon Pass (1,163 m)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

At 1,163 meters above sea level, the Col du Petit Ballon offers magnificent views of the surrounding valleys and inns. The mountain pastures create a magnificent mountain atmosphere, with the …

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38.9 km

Mountain Pass

53.2 km

Great cycle path off the main road

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Conveniently away from the noise of the main street. Highly recommended instead of riding with the cars and trucks.

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67.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.5 km

21.1 km

9.83 km

4.98 km

1.47 km

845 m

113 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

16.3 km

10.9 km

4.28 km

654 m

359 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,160 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Thursday 22 October

15°C

6°C

93 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Comments

September 19, 2025,Quäl dich du Sau 😅

I opted for the steeper route, which was very painful 😮‍💨 Anything up to 9% is fine for me, but when it gets to 13-14% at Wasserbourg, I reach my limit 🚳 I had to get off the bike twice and take a quick breather. I guess I'm not getting any younger...
The region would be happy if this were …

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