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Belchen from Aitern

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Difficulty points 618
Length 11.1 km
Average gradient 7.2%
Steepest 100 metres 11%
Total ascent 802 m

Short recap

2 hairpin turns
#42 toughest climb of Germany
#32 most elevation gain of Germany
#58 longest climb of Baden-Württemberg
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Belchen from Aitern is a climb in the region Black Forest. It is 11.1 km long and bridges 802 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 7.2%, resulting in a difficulty score of 618. The top of the ascent is located at 1352 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 7 reviews of this climb and uploaded 7 photos.

Road name: L142 / Belchenstrasse

4.0 by stimmy
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For me one of the most beautiful climbs I have done in the Black Forest! Mainly because of the peace and quiet (last ca 4 km car-free) and the beautiful view at the top. Still no five stars because it has a coarse gravel/gravel strip in it that others also write about. The section after that also has a lot of grit and pebbles, which makes it really tricky on the downhill turns. There is a large catering facility at the summit.... read more

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1 Mo 4.0 via the Climbfinder app
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For me one of the most beautiful climbs I have done in the Black Forest! Mainly because of the peace and quiet (last ca 4 km car-free) and the beautiful view at the top. Still no five stars because it has a coarse gravel/gravel strip in it that others also write about. The section after that also has a lot of grit and pebbles, which makes it really tricky on the downhill turns. There is a large catering facility at the summit.

Voor mij een van de mooiste beklimmingen die ik gedaan heb in het Zwarte Woud! Met name vanwege de rust (laatste ca 4 km autovrij) en het prachtige uitzicht op de top. Toch geen vijf sterren omdat er een grove gravel/grind strook in zit waar anderen ook al over schrijven. Het deel daarna heeft ook veel gruis en steentjes, waardoor het in de afdaling echt opletten is in de bochten. Op de top staat een grote horecagelegenheid.

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Ghosty92
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11 Mo 5.0
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There are no great views on the first 10 kilometres, and yet I find the Belchen the most fun of all the climbs in the Black Forest. This may be due to the fact that the traffic is relatively quiet, as it can be split between two parallel roads, and the section to the east of the Belchen is on the quieter side. It is not really too steep anywhere, the most difficult sections are in the shade, which makes it easy to get through. The last few kilometres after the cable car can be a bit lonely, as no cars can get there. The last few metres are truly unique and reward you with a sweeping view over the Black Forest. I find the climb ideal for training in a relaxed spruce forest setting, and that's usually what you come here for ;)

Große Aussichten gibt es auf den ersten 10 Kilometern keine, und doch finde ich macht der Belchen von allen Anstiegen im Schwarzwald am meisten Spaß. Das mag daran liegen, dass der Verkehr relativ ruhig ist, da dieser sich auf zwei Parallelstraßen aufteilen kann, und der Abschnitt östlich des Belchens liegt, also auf der ruhigeren Seite. Es ist eigentlich nirgends zu steil, die schwierigsten Abschnitte befinden sich im Schatten, das lässt ihn gut überstehen. Gar etwas einsam kann es auf den letzten Kilometern hinter der Seilbahn werden, wo kein PKW mehr hingelangt. Die letzten Meter sind dann wirklich einzigartig und belohnen mit einem weiten Blick über den Schwarzwald hinweg, Zum Trainieren bei entspannter Fichtenwaldkulisse finde ich den Anstieg ideal, und dafür kommt man in der Regel ja auch hier hin ;)

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Jarin
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2 y 4.0
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Beautiful climb where, in clear weather, you are treated to fantastic views of the summit. At the valley station of the chairlift, it takes a while to find the ascent; you have to cross right past the building over a gravel trade. One of the most beautiful climbs in the region!

Prachtige klim waarbij je bij helder weer getrakteerd wordt op fantastische uitzichten op de top. Bij het dalstation van de stoeltjeslift is het even zoeken naar de opgang; je moet dan rechts langs het gebouw over een grindhandel doorsteken. Een van de mooiste klimmen in de regio!

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BianchiPeter
BianchiPeter
3 y 4.0
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Nice, steady climb. As everywhere in the Black Forest, the tarmac is perfect. Magnificent views of the summit and red kites (birds of prey) flying close to the road.

Mooie, regelmatige klim. Zoals overal in het zwarte woud is het asfalt perfect. Prachtig zicht op de top en rode wouwen (roofvogels) die tot vlak bij de weg vliegen.

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SleinEater
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3 y 5.0
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Wonderful climb. Very spicy and generally quite steep, constantly about 8％. At the cable car it is a bit of a search, you have to pass behind the 'valley station' (you are already at 1150m altitude) about 200 meters of bad gravel. After the barrier it is still 3,5km 6,5％ and it is really enjoying. The last part you climb above the tree line and you have a beautiful view of the wide surroundings, even the Vosges Mountains and the Alps.

Prachtige beklimming. Erg pittig en over het algemeen best wel steil, constant zo'n 8％. Bij de kabelbaan is het even zoeken, je moet achter het 'dalstation' (je zit hier al op 1150m hoogte) langs over ongeveer 200 meter slecht gravel. Na de slagboom is het nog 3,5km 6,5％ en is het echt genieten. Het laatste stuk klim je boven de boomgrens uit en heb je een prachtig uitzicht op de wijde omgeving, zoals zelfs de Vogezen en de Alpen.

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Maglia_Rosa
Maglia_Rosa
4 y 3.0
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Nice climb on a quiet road with new asphalt. After 7-8km you come to the beginning of a cable car. You have to go right around it via a narrow gravel path. After a barrier and 100m of unpaved road there is asphalt again: here you will encounter no traffic at all.

Mooie klim over een rustige weg met nieuw asfalt. Na 7-8km kom je bij het begin van een kabelbaan. Hier moet je rechts omheen via een smal gravel pad. Na een slagboom en 100m onverhard is er opnieuw asfalt: hier kom je helemaal geen verkeer meer tegen.

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Miguelito
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5 y 4.0
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Spicy but beautiful. Almost no traffic, great road and beautiful surroundings: what more could you want as a cyclist?

Pittig maar prachtig. Bijna geen verkeer, prima weg en mooie omgeving: wat wil je als fietser nog meer?

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:35:14
11 km/h 01:00:36
15 km/h 00:44:26
19 km/h 00:35:05

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Frequently Asked Questions

Belchen can be cycled from 5 sides. Belchen via Wieden is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Belchen from Münstertal via Oberneuhof, Belchen via Oberwieden, Belchen from Münstertal & Belchen from Aitern.

Belchen from Aitern 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!

Belchen from Aitern is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Belchen from Aitern is 11.1 km long.

The average gradient of Belchen from Aitern is 7.2%.

Belchen from Aitern has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 11%.

The summit of Belchen from Aitern is at 1352 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:35:14 to climb Belchen from Aitern. At 11 km/h the time is 01:00:36, and at 15 km/h 00:44:26. For the fastest cyclists, 00:35:05 is an achievable time.

Belchen from Aitern is located in the region Freiburg in Germany.

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