Gurnigelpass from Rüti

Statistics

Difficulty points	704
Length	9.1 km
Average gradient	8.5%
Steepest 100 metres	13.2%
Total ascent	772 m

Difficulty points

704

Length

9.1 km

Average gradient

8.5%

Steepest 100 metres

13.2%

Total ascent

772 m

Short recap

Beautiful scenery

11 hairpin turns

#35 toughest climb of Bern

#29 most elevation gain of Bern

#41 longest climb of Bern

#77 average steepest climb of Bern

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Dominic1995 ^premium

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Beautiful climb through mostly forest with some steep sections. There's a Restaurant but was still closed when I was there. Beautiful views at the top. There can be quite some traffic depending on the weather including motorbikes and sportscars.

NicholasDawes ^premium

1 y 4.0 35:09:00 (-0 km/h)

A great sustained climb through the forest with some steep sections. In midsummer best to go early or late to avoid the motorbikes.

Climbing times

7 km/h	01:17:36
11 km/h	00:49:23
15 km/h	00:36:13
19 km/h	00:28:35

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gurnigelpass can be cycled from 4 sides. Gurnigelpass from Rüti is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Gurnigelpass from Sangernboden, Gurnigelpass from Riffenmatt & Gurnigelpass from Riffenmatt via Ottenleue.

Gurnigelpass from Rüti 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!

Gurnigelpass from Rüti 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.

Gurnigelpass from Rüti is 9.1 km long.

The average gradient of Gurnigelpass from Rüti is 8.5%.

Gurnigelpass from Rüti has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 13.2%.

The summit of Gurnigelpass from Rüti is at 1608 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 01:17:36 to climb Gurnigelpass from Rüti. At 11 km/h the time is 00:49:23, and at 15 km/h 00:36:13. For the fastest cyclists, 00:28:35 is an achievable time.

Gurnigelpass from Rüti is located in the region Bern in Switzerland.

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