Bachtel from Hinwil

Statistics

Difficulty points	548
Length	5.7 km
Average gradient	9.1%
Steepest 100 metres	17.7%
Total ascent	526 m

Difficulty points

548

Length

5.7 km

Average gradient

9.1%

Steepest 100 metres

17.7%

Total ascent

526 m

Short recap

2 hairpin turns

#3 toughest climb of Zürich

#2 most elevation gain of Zürich

#5 longest climb of Zürich

#18 average steepest climb of Zürich

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1 Mo 5.0 via the Climbfinder app

Good climb, easy to reach from Zurich. Great view at the top and there’s a restaurant for a quick stop.

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8 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app

Nice steep climb and almost no traffic. And great view with a coffee stop

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:49:16
11 km/h	00:31:21
15 km/h	00:22:59
19 km/h	00:18:09

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bachtel can be cycled from 2 sides. Bachtel from Hinwil is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Bachtel from Wald.

Bachtel from Hinwil is a challenging ascent. For this type of climbing, we recommend mountain gearing, specifically a compact system. This means a small front chainring of 34 teeth, combined with a rear cassette where, depending on your level, strength, and experience, you choose a sprocket with 30, 32, or even 34 teeth. Remember that a smooth cadence is always more efficient!

Bachtel from Hinwil is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Bachtel from Hinwil is 5.7 km long.

The average gradient of Bachtel from Hinwil is 9.1%.

Bachtel from Hinwil has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.7%.

The summit of Bachtel from Hinwil is at 1103 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:49:16 to climb Bachtel from Hinwil. At 11 km/h the time is 00:31:21, and at 15 km/h 00:22:59. For the fastest cyclists, 00:18:09 is an achievable time.

Bachtel from Hinwil is located in the region Zürich in Switzerland.

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