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Saulxures-Sur-Moselotte

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein – Markstein loop from Saulxures-sur-Moselotte

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Road cycling routes
France
Great East
Épinal
Saulxures-Sur-Moselotte

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein – Markstein loop from Saulxures-sur-Moselotte

Hard

4.3

(4)

205

riders

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein – Markstein loop from Saulxures-sur-Moselotte

04:52

87.4km

1,750m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 38.4 km for 3.45 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

After 42.5 km for 6.71 km

Closed: • November-April (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Parking

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13.4 km

Climbing the Col d'Oderen from Kruth

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The climb to the Oderen Pass stretches for seven kilometers. The steepest section has a gradient of 7.5% for over five kilometers.

Few cars use this road, allowing you to reach the summit, at 884 meters, in peace and safety.

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2

23.4 km

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein

Highlight • Lake

Lake Kruth-Wildenstein is located in the heart of the Vosges Mountains and offers many activities: swimming, canoeing, climbing and even diving!

This artificial lake, intended to protect the valley from …

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3

23.5 km

Descent of the Route des Crêtes at Le Martinet

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

great asphalt, very pleasant incline (not too steep) and great views

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4

43.8 km

Haag Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The Route des Crêtes, or the Vosges ridge road, is one of the most impressive mountain roads in France. The scenic Route des Crêtes runs along the main ridge of …

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5

49.3 km

Markstein

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Magnificent viewpoint on the Route des Crêtes, located at the crossroads of the east-west and north-south roads, near the Grand Ballon.

A renowned farm inn is located nearby, ideal for a lunch break between two cycling trips.

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6

51.2 km

View of the Vosges Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the descent of Markstein towards Lake Kruth-Wildenstein. Be careful, the road is often full of gravel, even from the Grand Ballon.

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51.5 km

View from Le Treh

Highlight • Viewpoint

La Treh is a charming country farmhouse located in the Vosges. This rustic farm serves as an inn, but you can also stop to eat and drink. The views from the hostel are very scenic and worth the trip.

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8

74.1 km

Oderen Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Even slope on both sides. Good road surface. From Kruth a little more spicy.

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87.4 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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85.4 km

1.21 km

649 m

140 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.1 km

871 m

753 m

690 m

< 100 m

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