Sentier des Couloirs

Sentier des Couloirs is an out-and-back mountain bike trail in Grand Est, France, inside Réserve naturelle du Frankenthal-Missheimle. It is 0.8 miles each way, 1.6 miles there and back. It runs between about 4,070 ft and 4,370 ft above sea level, with roughly 320 ft of climbing one way. It is rated mtb:scale 2: larger roots and rocks, steps and steeper pitches, for confident riders. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Mittlach, about 2.8 miles north of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Haut de Falimont, Hohneck and Spitzkoepfe. Cascade Charlemagne and Cascade Charlemagne are within about 3 miles. For camping, Belle Hutte and La Vologne are within about 6 miles. There are 20 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trail access for bikes, closures and conditions change, so check locally before you ride.