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Gurten from Wabern

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Elevation profile Gurten from Wabern

Statistics

Difficulty points 311
Length 3.1 km
Average gradient 9.1%
Steepest 100 metres 17%
Total ascent 285 m

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1 hairpin turn
#97 toughest climb of Bern
#65 average steepest climb of Bern
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Gurten from Wabern is a climb in the region Bern. It is 3.1 km long and bridges 285 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 9.1%, resulting in a difficulty score of 311. The top of the ascent is located at 857 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road names: Gurtendorfstrasse & Gurtenstrasse

5.0 by Mahonis
Amazing short climb close to the city of Bern. I started out at a pretty strong pace, which I quickly realized was a mistake: The climb starts out very steep, and has only a few 100 meters of respite until the next couple of steep ramps. Just before the top there is a short section that almost made me do wheelies. Closed to cars and with a great view of Bern from the top.... read more

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Mahonis
2 y 5.0 00:14:00 (13.5 km/h)

Amazing short climb close to the city of Bern.
I started out at a pretty strong pace, which I quickly realized was a mistake: The climb starts out very steep, and has only a few 100 meters of respite until the next couple of steep ramps.
Just before the top there is a short section that almost made me do wheelies.
Closed to cars and with a great view of Bern from the top.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 00:26:55
11 km/h 00:17:08
15 km/h 00:12:34
19 km/h 00:09:55

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gurten from Wabern 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!

Gurten from Wabern 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!

Gurten from Wabern is 3.1 km long.

The average gradient of Gurten from Wabern is 9.1%.

Gurten from Wabern has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 17%.

The summit of Gurten from Wabern is at 857 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 00:26:55 to climb Gurten from Wabern. At 11 km/h the time is 00:17:08, and at 15 km/h 00:12:34. For the fastest cyclists, 00:09:55 is an achievable time.

Gurten from Wabern is located in the region Bern in Switzerland.

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