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Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach

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Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach
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Statistics

Difficulty points 737
Length 8.6 km
Average gradient 8.4%
Steepest 100 metres 17.2%
Total ascent 724 m

Short recap

3 hairpin turns
#23 toughest climb of Germany
#49 most elevation gain of Germany
#81 longest climb of Freiburg
#65 average steepest climb of Freiburg
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Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach is a climb in the region Black Forest. It is 8.6 km long and bridges 724 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 8.4%, resulting in a difficulty score of 737. The top of the ascent is located at 946 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 2 photos.

Road names: Roth & Brandenkopf

4.0 by Schmitt17
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: French.
It's a tough climb, with some very steep sections pretty much all along the way, although there's a little respite at the 6km mark to give you a breather before the hard stuff starts again. The road isn't very busy, but it's often very narrow, making it difficult to cross at times, and it's also in very poor condition at the end. The route is beautiful, passing through small villages in the valley and then into the forest before finally reaching the Brandenkopf.... read more

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10 Mo 5.0
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Road on good road surface (wide enough that a car can easily pass you), only the last 1.5 km is in bad condition (and the descent towards Walke if you want to descend via another side). There is little traffic, except at the bottom of the valley. The climb is punchy right from the start, with highly variable percentages regularly going smoothly above 10 per cent, only the 1.5 km between 5.5, and 7 km causes the average of the entire climb to be only 8.4 per cent. Definitely doable if you're in the area.

Weg over goed wegdek (voldoende breed dat een auto je vlot voorbij kan), enkel de laatste 1,5 km ligt er slecht bij (en de afdaling richting Walke als je via een andere zijde wil afdalen). Er is weinig verkeer, behalve onderin het dal. De klim is al vanaf het begin pittig, met sterk wisselende percentages die regelmatig vlot boven de 10 procent gaan, enkel de 1,5 km tussen 5,5, en 7 km zorgt er voor dat het gemiddelde van de volledige klim slechts 8,4 procent bedraagt. Zeker te doen als je in de buurt bent.

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2 y 4.0 00:49:34 (10.4 km/h)
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It's a tough climb, with some very steep sections pretty much all along the way, although there's a little respite at the 6km mark to give you a breather before the hard stuff starts again. The road isn't very busy, but it's often very narrow, making it difficult to cross at times, and it's also in very poor condition at the end. The route is beautiful, passing through small villages in the valley and then into the forest before finally reaching the Brandenkopf.

Ascension difficile avec des passages très raides à peu près répartis tout le long du parcours, il y a tout de même un petit moment de répit au 6km qui permet de souffler avant de repartir dans le dur. La route est peu fréquentée mais souvent fine, croiser est parfois compliqué, elle est de plus en très mauvais état sur la fin. Le parcours est beau, il passe par de petits villages en vallée on se retrouve ensuite dans la forêt et enfin on accède au Brandenkopf.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:13:58
11 km/h 00:47:04
15 km/h 00:34:31
19 km/h 00:27:15

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brandenkopf can be cycled from 4 sides. Brandenkopf from Oberharmersbach is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach, Brandenkopf from Hausach & Brandenkopf from Oberwolfach.

Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach 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!

Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach 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.

Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach is 8.6 km long.

The average gradient of Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach is 8.4%.

Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17.2%.

The summit of Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach is at 946 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:13:58 to climb Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach. At 11 km/h the time is 00:47:04, and at 15 km/h 00:34:31. For the fastest cyclists, 00:27:15 is an achievable time.

Brandenkopf from Unterharmersbach is located in the region Freiburg in Germany.

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