Falkenstein from Pfronten

Statistics

Difficulty points	313
Length	4.5 km
Average gradient	8%
Steepest 100 metres	12.3%
Total ascent	361 m

Difficulty points

313

Length

4.5 km

Average gradient

Steepest 100 metres

12.3%

Total ascent

361 m

Short recap

9 hairpin turns

#24 toughest climb of Swabia

#23 most elevation gain of Swabia

#35 longest climb of Swabia

#49 average steepest climb of Bavarian Alps

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hobbyhoarder ^premium

8 Mo 3.0

Probably the best (paved) climb in the area, certainly one of the hardest, but with beautiful views at the top. There's even an old ruined tower which lets you see over to the Austrian side.

The descent is a bit annoying since there are small gutters crossing the road every 100m or so. If you don't want to risk a puncture hitting them, you have to constantly slow down.

Since the road is quite narrow, the traffic is only allowed to go up or down at certain times of the hour. I believe you can go up for the first 15 minutes of each hour, the rest is for driving down only. Not sure if this is meant just for cars, but if you time it correctly, you shouldn't have any nervous drivers behind you (it's very hard for them to overtake you).

Daniel_Kierok

1 y 3.0

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The climb up to the legendary Falkenstein can definitely be done if you are in the neighbourhood. The tarmac is very rough. There is a set of traffic lights at the toll booth that makes traffic go in the other direction every 30 minutes. I just rode over it on my racing bike.

Climbing times

7 km/h	00:38:40
11 km/h	00:24:36
15 km/h	00:18:02
19 km/h	00:14:14

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Frequently Asked Questions

Falkenstein from Pfronten 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!

Falkenstein from Pfronten 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!

Falkenstein from Pfronten is 4.5 km long.

The average gradient of Falkenstein from Pfronten is 8%.

Falkenstein from Pfronten has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 12.3%.

The summit of Falkenstein from Pfronten is at 1217 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:38:40 to climb Falkenstein from Pfronten. At 11 km/h the time is 00:24:36, and at 15 km/h 00:18:02. For the fastest cyclists, 00:14:14 is an achievable time.

Falkenstein from Pfronten is located in the region Swabia in Germany.

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