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Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal

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3 reviews | Elevation profile | 12 photos
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
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Elevation profile Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal

Statistics

Difficulty points 667
Length 13.4 km
Average gradient 5.5%
Steepest 100 metres 16.5%
Total ascent 733 m

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Beautiful scenery
13 hairpin turns
#37 toughest climb of Bern
#31 most elevation gain of Bern
#13 longest climb of Bern
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Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal is a climb in the region Bern. It is 13.4 km long and bridges 733 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 667. The top of the ascent is located at 1407 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 3 reviews of this climb and uploaded 12 photos.

Road names: Bahnhofstrasse, Kientalerstrasse & Greissalpstrasse

4.0 by matteob81
Non-demanding ascent for the first 9 km with some flat parts where you can breathe and enjoy the beautiful view of the Blüemlisalp. The road flattens out near the alluvial plain and then climbs the last 2 km, which are very very challenging between narrow hairpin bends. The climb is beautiful because the landscape is very varied between alpine pastures, pine forests, the wild river and overhanging rocks. Possibility of filling your water bottle at the start of the climb and about halfway up i... read more

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Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
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Daphne88
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11 Mo 4.0
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The ascent towards Griesalp is very gradual in the beginning towards the Kiental with friendly gradients. The road is of good quality and the amount of traffic is not too bad. The devil is in the tail. The last 1.5 km are very steep, with percentages up to 20％. Fortunately, this section is in the forest, so it is still refreshingly cool on hot days. Fortunately, there is also little traffic here so you can use the whole road and take the hairpins wide.

De beklimming richting Griesalp verloopt in het begin richting het Kiental erg geleidelijk met vriendelijke stijgingspercentage. De weg is van goede kwaliteit en de hoeveelheid verkeer valt mee. Het venijn zit in de staart. De laatste 1,5 km zijn zeer stijl, met percentages tot 20％. Gelukkig is dit deel in het bos, waardoor het op warme dagen toch nog verfrissend koel is. Gelukkig is er hier ook weinig verkeer zodat je de hele weg kunt benutten en de haarspelden breed kunt nemen.

Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
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matteob81
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1 y 4.0

Non-demanding ascent for the first 9 km with some flat parts where you can breathe and enjoy the beautiful view of the Blüemlisalp. The road flattens out near the alluvial plain and then climbs the last 2 km, which are very very challenging between narrow hairpin bends.
The climb is beautiful because the landscape is very varied between alpine pastures, pine forests, the wild river and overhanging rocks. Possibility of filling your water bottle at the start of the climb and about halfway up in the village of Kiental.
From a historical point of view, it is worth mentioning that an international conference of socialists who opposed the First World War was held in this remote valley in 1916, with the participation of Lenin, among others.

Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal
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ArjenvW
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1 y 3.0

Heerlijke klim naar Kiental, doorlopende weg, breed goed asfalt mooie gezichten op de Engstlichen Alp, tot de laatste 2 km zijn het vriendelijke stijgingspercentages, het laatste stuk ga je vanuit een plateau zeer sleil en bochtige een 2 km lange “la redoute” op waarbij je ver onder de 10 km/hr zakt.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 01:54:27
11 km/h 01:12:50
15 km/h 00:53:24
19 km/h 00:42:10

Road surface condition

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal 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.

Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal is 13.4 km long.

The average gradient of Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal is 5.5%.

Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 16.5%.

The summit of Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal is at 1407 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:54:27 to climb Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal. At 11 km/h the time is 01:12:50, and at 15 km/h 00:53:24. For the fastest cyclists, 00:42:10 is an achievable time.

Griesalp from Reichenbach im Kandertal is located in the region Bern in Switzerland.

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