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Saarland Hills Challenge


A road cycling route starting from Bous

Conquer the demanding Saarland hills on this road cycling route

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Explore the scenic Saarland region on this challenging road cycling route. With a total distance of 73km and an ascent of 1077m, this route offers a good mix of climbs and descents. From the Schieferberg's panoramic views to the historic town of Riegelsberg, there are plenty highlights along the way. The route takes you through picturesque Dudweiler and passes by the imposing Eschberg before reaching the challenging Ransbacher Berg climb. Don't miss the charming village of Kerbach and enjoy the exhilarating descent towards Forbach. The Schweizerberg and Wadgassen provide the final test of your climbing skills before the return to Bous.

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73 km
1077 m
Tough
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Highlights on the route

Start: Bous Village center
Bous: Peaceful Base for Exploring the Saarland Region
Bous is a small municipality located in the Saarland region of Germany. From a cyclist's perspective, Bous offers a mix of flat and rolling terrain, making it suitable for road and gravel cycling. While Bous itself doesn't have any famous cycling-related spots or well-known climbs, it serves as a great base for exploring the Saarland region, which offers scenic routes through charming towns, picturesque countryside, and even a portion of the iconic Saarland Loop. If you're looking for a peaceful and cyclist-friendly place to start your adventure in the Saarland region, Bous is a suitable choice.
Schieferberg334 mPeak
Enjoy the panoramic views from the Schieferberg
RiegelsbergTown
Explore the historic town of Riegelsberg
DudweilerSub-urb
Pass through the picturesque village of Dudweiler
Eschberg363 mPeak
Embrace the challenge of climbing the Eschberg
Ransbacher Berg367 mPeak
Tackle the demanding Ransbacher Berg climb
KerbachVillage
Discover the charming village of Kerbach
ForbachTown
Experience the thrilling descent towards Forbach
Schweizerberg279 mPeak
Climb the scenic Schweizerberg
WadgassenVillage
Enjoy the final test of your climbing skills on the Wadgassen
Finish: Bous Village center
Bous: Peaceful Base for Exploring the Saarland Region

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